While Mainebiz readers are typically interested in commercial or industrial real estate, residential real estate was still a hot topic in 2023 — especially homes that sold for top dollar.
From sales of estates to hotels changing hands to development plans, here are the top real estate stories from 2023:
Tom’s of Maine founders put home on the market
Massachusetts hotelier buyer Ogunquit Inn — its 24th property in Maine
Largest military shipbuilder in U.S. leases space in Portland
Portland Foreside developer plans retail, residences, luxury hotel on city’s East End
Old Orchard Beach motel sells outside the family for the first time
High-end subdivision advances in Camden
Massive fire in Port Clyde destroys General Store, Dip Net and ferry terminal
After $125 million retrofit, TimberHP’s Madison mill will produce high-performance insulation
Historic riverside Hallowell building sells for $2.4M
L.L.Bean unveils highlights of flagship store revamp
With university’s move to New Gloucester, 225-acre Unity campus is listed for sale
A Maine ZIP code ranks in the 50 ‘hottest’ for home buyer interest, and is also among priciest
Maine’s out-of-state homebuyers came from these states last year
Planned Skowhegan investments will top $650 million
Private Casco Bay island with storied family compound sells for $7M
Boutique boomlet in Biddeford? A second high-end hotel may open in trending Maine city