Real estate is the third most common sector for fraud attempts behind construction and commercial services, according to the findings of a 2019 report by the Department of Treasury.
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Maine home prices keep rising while limited inventory slows sales
The real estate market figures for March show a continuation of the pattern in sales and prices caused by a tight supply of homes on the market.
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With few houses and high prices, buying a Maine home is only getting harder
Some towns have only a few homes available. Some buyers bid and bid and get outbid every time.
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Historic, in-town Brunswick home highlighted by a modern renovation
$899,000 | 12 High St., Brunswick
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Freeport plan would add neighborhood appeal to its downtown
Town officials have hired a consultant and are holding public meetings on a downtown transformation plan that would add more housing and local businesses.
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Maine home sales fell sharply in February while prices jumped 21%
Sales statewide fell to 878 units last month from 1,062 in February 2021, a decrease of more than 17%.
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Developer proposes mixed-use project with 900 housing units in Kittery
The project, known as Dennett Landing, would cost an estimated $300 million and would also include space for day care, a brewery, offices and retail.
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Maine home listings pricey and scarce, with mortgage rate hikes on the way
Home prices in the state continued to rise in the first month of the year, while the number of available homes for sale continued to fall.
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Is Portland’s Green New Deal killing new development?
Developers and brokers say they’re expecting new construction to taper off, but city officials argue it’s too early to tell what impact the ordinance will have.
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Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.