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May 2, 2022 Edition
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Single-family market is a wild, wild ride
This story from our special feature on the housing crisis shows just what extremes single-family buyers are willing to go to, and why some Mainers are losing out.
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Multifamily housing market remains heated
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Number of building permits issued highest since 2007
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Construction costs rise across the board
Jessica Hall - Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Demand for affordable housing continues to grow
Jessica HallThis article from our special feature on the state's housing crisis makes it clear: The need for affordable housing has always existed, but demand has intensified during the pandemic.
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: The Green New Deal and Portland’s dilemma
Jessica HallSince the passage of the "Green New Deal" in Maine's largest city, housing development there has dropped, due to the greater expense and demands of the referendum.
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Amid shortage, the ‘Airbnb effect’ stirs debate
The rise in short-term rentals is complicating Maine's housing crisis, as this article from our special feature on the crunch explains.
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: Small-town efforts and tiny home options
Jessica HallWhile the housing crisis reaches across the state, municipalities are trying different approaches to solve it. A solution offered by a Houlton company could benefit, but the company's CEO says even that is just part of the puzzle.
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Focus on Real Estate/Construction/DesignThe Maine Housing Crunch: We asked 3 leaders for 1 solution to the shortage
For our feature on Maine's housing crunch, experts suggested a wide range of possible solutions, including revising zoning, designating certain areas for multifamily development and greater innovation in housing.
On the Record: Before retiring, Avesta Housing CEO Dana Totman has a lot on his to-do list
Helping new immigrants and securing more land for affordable housing in Maine are some of the things the outgoing president and CEO of Avesta Housing aims to achieve before leaving the nonprofit this fall.
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- Building Business
Building BusinessBuilding Business: Pizza dough maker started during pandemic ready to expand
The Good Crust, a maker of pizza dough that started in 2020 in Skowhegan, has plans to enlarge its workspace at a new location in Canaan.
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Ask ACEAsk ACE: What to do when productivity 'improvements' aren’t working
Carrie Green Yardley, Association for Consulting ExpertiseA contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise tackles a reader's question: What do you do when a new workflow system isn't working, and productivity ain't flowing?
- Letter from the EditorLetter from the Editor
From the Editor: Common-sense solutions to Maine’s housing crunch
How some Maine leaders would tackle the housing crunch.
- In ShortIn Short
Newsworthy people and performances for May 2, 2022
The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
