The federal judge acts in response to a challenge by a management company that said the filings were an attempt to get out of a contract, dealing the former Portland developer another legal setback.
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LePage picks agency veteran to lead MaineHousing
The governor nominates Dan Brennan, a longtime employee of the Maine State Housing Authority, to be its new chief.
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Democrats block confirmation of LePage’s pick to lead state’s housing authority
George Gervais, who is the commissioner of economic development, fails to get the two-thirds support necessary to win the position.
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Habitat for Humanity makes a bid for affordable housing in Falmouth
The 25-house development would be built on town land and give preference to people with local ties.
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Portland launches study of city’s rental market
A tight supply of rental housing, especially for lower-income tenants, continues to fuel calls for tenant protections and affordable housing development.
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Maine continues record streak of single-family home sales
More were sold in 2017 than any year on record, though tight inventory kept totals down – and prices surging – in Cumberland and York counties.
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Southern Maine’s real estate market still riding high, experts say
But headwinds from a stalled marijuana industry and an abundance of hotels in Portland could slow further growth, say presenters at the Maine Real Estate and Development Association forecasting conference.
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Maine Voices: Remember that owners of short-term rentals are our neighbors
This is not the Trump model of investment, but people investing locally, often refurbishing homes.
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South Portland panel finalizes recommendations for old public works site
The former public works complex on O’Neil Street should be redeveloped into housing that fits the neighborhood and is energy efficient, the committee says.
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MaineHousing director: Tax bill will make our state’s affordable-housing crisis even worse
If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won’t be constructed.