The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week for the third time in as many weeks, driving up home loan borrowing costs just as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
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Brunswick to hold hearing on pausing fast-tracked developments
Brunswick planning officials said they’re overwhelmed by seven developments that were recently approved under a streamlined review process.
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How the housing industry is working to stop energy-efficient homes
Boosting the energy efficiency of new homes often increases upfront costs, but the builders appear to be inflating the numbers.
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Brunswick planning officials propose pause on fast-tracking major developments
Brunswick planning officials said they’re overwhelmed by a flurry of fast-tracked developments that took advantage of a mechanism rarely used until late last year.
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Rockland seeing an increase in houses being condemned
The actions come after the city has received complaints, often from neighbors, about unsafe living conditions.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council paves way for 80-unit apartment building, possibly with homeless shelter
The council gives preliminary approval to a zoning change that would allow the owners of the Howard Johnson hotel in Thornton Heights to build a five-story residential building nearby with the option of contracting space out for use as a shelter.
Posted inAmerican Journal
First phase of Gorham housing development moves forward
Developers of the Robie Street project are awaiting word on their request to build a road across town land behind Village School to reach White Birch Lane as an outlet to New Portland Road.
Posted inTimes Record
Volunteers prep Brunswick Landing apartments for asylum-seeking families
The Brunswick Rotary Club along with other volunteers recently got apartments ready at the Brunswick Landing for 23 asylum-seeking families. Approximately 115.5 hours were donated by community volunteers for the project to make the new homes welcoming for the families. The Rotary Club and volunteers assembled 23 tables, 18 twin beds and 23 queen beds, […]
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Local lawmaker’s bill to expand manufactured housing receives support in hearing
State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would amend local zoning laws to allow mobile homes on single-family lots.
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Maine high court ruling corrects foreclosure loophole; critics say it weakens homeowner protections
Previously, if a lender made a mistake when sending a default letter to a borrower, the mortgage was deemed unenforceable, leaving the borrower with a free house.