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May 2, 2022 Edition

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

The Maine Housing Crunch: Single-family market is a wild, wild ride

Laurie Schreiber

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.

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Multifamily housing market remains heated

Laurie Schreiber
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Number of building permits issued highest since 2007

Peter Van Allen
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Construction costs rise across the board

Jessica Hall
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability

Renee Cordes

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Demand for affordable housing continues to grow

Jessica Hall

This 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.
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: The Green New Deal and Portland’s dilemma

Jessica Hall

Since 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.
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Amid shortage, the ‘Airbnb effect’ stirs debate

Laurie Schreiber

The rise in short-term rentals is complicating Maine's housing crisis, as this article from our special feature on the crunch explains.
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: Small-town efforts and tiny home options

Jessica Hall

While 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.
Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design

Focus on Real Estate/Construction/Design
The Maine Housing Crunch: We asked 3 leaders for 1 solution to the shortage

Peter Van Allen

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

Renee Cordes

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.
Building Business

Building Business
Building Business: Pizza dough maker started during pandemic ready to expand

Peter Van Allen

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.
Ask ACE

Ask ACE
Ask ACE: What to do when productivity 'improvements' aren’t working

Carrie Green Yardley, Association for Consulting Expertise

A 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 Editor

Letter from the Editor
From the Editor: Common-sense solutions to Maine’s housing crunch

Peter Van Allen

How some Maine leaders would tackle the housing crunch.
In Short

In 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.

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Poll Description

Since the pandemic, Maine has seen an increase in leadership transitions.

In 2024, we saw an unprecedented rate of change as leaders retired, resigned, switched jobs or sought time to recharge.

In December, we noted that changes in top management affected law firms, banks, nonprofits, health care institutions, universities and businesses in Maine.

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The Maine Housing Crunch: Single-family market is a wild, wild ride

The Maine Housing Crunch: Multifamily housing market remains heated

The Maine Housing Crunch: Number of building permits issued highest since 2007

The Maine Housing Crunch: Construction costs rise across the board

The Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability

The Maine Housing Crunch: Demand for affordable housing continues to grow

The Maine Housing Crunch: The Green New Deal and Portland’s dilemma

The Maine Housing Crunch: Amid shortage, the ‘Airbnb effect’ stirs debate

The Maine Housing Crunch: Small-town efforts and tiny home options

The Maine Housing Crunch: We asked 3 leaders for 1 solution to the shortage

On the Record: Before retiring, Avesta Housing CEO Dana Totman has a lot on his to-do list

Building Business: Pizza dough maker started during pandemic ready to expand

Ask ACE: What to do when productivity 'improvements' aren’t working

From the Editor: Common-sense solutions to Maine’s housing crunch