Sales prices and the number of homes sold soared across the state in the first three months of the year, which one housing market leader called ‘astounding.’
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U.S. home prices soared in January by most in 7 years
Home sales have jumped in the past year, driven by a desire for more space among those Americans fortunate enough to keep their jobs.
Maine’s residential real estate market continues its hot streak
Sales of single-family homes in Maine rose 22.8% in February over the same month in 2020. Prices jumped by nearly 13%, to a median of $244,900.
Maine’s housing market defies typical January drop, builds on red-hot 2020
The high demand for homes in Maine continued to build on on a record-setting 2020 for the state’s housing market.
Eliot Cutler’s mansion sold to Bush family member for $7.6 million
The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate is downsizing, after selling the 15,000-square-foot oceanfront home in Cape Elizabeth to Jonathan Bush Jr.
Maine’s housing market broke records in 2020, with sales and prices through the roof
Despite the pandemic, the year’s home sales outpaced all previous years, and the median price of homes sold rose to a new high of $256,000.
Maine home sales continue to break records despite pandemic
Prices continue to rise in Maine’s housing market, making it difficult for young families to get their foot in the door.
October home sales up 27% in Maine, reaching historic peak
The state’s housing market surpassed all previous records for October, a strong rebound from setbacks in April and May.
Maine home sales jump 23% as out-of-state buyers increase
The median price of a Maine home sold in September was $273,500 – a whopping 19.6 percent higher than during the same month a year earlier.
Maine home prices up 17% as sales to out-of-state buyers increase
Tight inventory and historically low interest rates continued to push Maine home prices upward in August.