housing – Page 61 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical

by Bill Stauffer Special to the Press Herald August 29, 2016November 30, 2016

Portland’s mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.

by Conor Sen The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News July 14, 2016July 14, 2016

How much acceleration of wages and home values is enough to stimulate the building we badly need?

The Federated Cos. formally purchases more than 3 acres of vacant city-owned land along Somerset Street.

by Staff Reports May 18, 2016May 18, 2016

A City Council committee is looking for ideas and concerns as it develops recommendations.

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion of the housing market, and it draws more than 400 people.

Some residents would welcome but others may object to the five-story building, which would be large for the town center.

Officials from the city and five surrounding communities meet to discuss strategies for meeting the region’s increasing demand.

by The Associated Press July 17, 2014July 17, 2014

The Northeast has seen increased activity, but national numbers reflect a big drop in activity in the South.