The trickle-down effect for home buyers can come in the form of a slowed process for government-backed loans. That includes ...

Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.

Maine, known for its beautiful coastline, charming small towns, and outdoor lifestyle, is an appealing destination for first-time homebuyers. However, as demand for homes in scenic areas has surged in ...

Maine’s median home sale price fell for the second month in a row — and the second time in more than five years — in ...

Understanding current mortgage rates and refinance rates in Maine is essential if you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage. These rates directly impact monthly payments and ...

The market is seeing an increasing number of homes for sale, increasing time-on-market and price dips, easing competition buyers have been facing for the past five years.

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Heating oil usage in Maine has plunged to its lowest level in decades as more households turn to energy-efficient heat pumps. Citing federal data, Gov. Janet Mills noted that about half of Maine ...

As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to ...