The nonprofit’s Greater Portland chapter had been limited to exterior repair jobs because of pandemic-related safety concerns.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Reports find U.S. housing crisis is getting worse
Two studies released Wednesday found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic, likely putting homeownership out of the reach of lower class Americans.
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Posted inBusiness
Fast-cash house flippers flood poor neighborhoods in U.S.
Wholesalers have taken advantage of low interest rates and the tight housing market.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Judge temporarily stays ruling in eviction moratorium case
A federal judge has temporarily stayed an order that found the CDC exceeded its authority when it imposed a federal eviction moratorium to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine
Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
Posted inBusiness
Federal low-income housing grant doubles in size this year
The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
National ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved to extend the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on Wednesday, through the end of June.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Raise-Op looking to double its Lewiston housing development
The nonprofit housing cooperative is proposing to build two, nine-unit apartment buildings on separate parcels in the Tree Streets neighborhood.