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Amid housing crisis, Maine mobile home residents make strides to protect themselves
People who live in mobile homes in Augusta last week succeeded in gathering enough signatures to put a lot rent stabilization ordinance on the city’s November ballot. It’s the latest in a series of efforts by mobile home residents and the state to keep the homes affordable. Residents in Augusta began meeting last fall as […]
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Maine mobile home residents urge rent limits, saying rising lot fees threaten homes they own
Residents of a Maine mobile home park say lasting safeguards against lot rent increases are needed because even smaller hikes can strain their budgets and threaten their ability to stay in homes they own. For residents, The Portland Press Herald reported, the question is not just the next monthly charge...
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Auburn passes mobile home rent stabilization ordinance
AUBURN — The City Council passed a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance on Monday, joining at least 25 municipalities across Maine. The ordinance prevents park owners from increasing lot rents more than once per year, and from any rent increase from being more than the Consumer Price Index-Northeast plus 1%. The CPI, which is produced and updated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a metric that tracks the change in the prices of goods and services nationwide.
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Auburn Mall gets a new lease on life
Auburn Mall experiences a resurgence in interest and new leases after a tenant promotes available spaces on social media, leading to a significant increase in occupancy. At a time when most malls are struggling, closing and being forgotten, the Auburn Mall is growing. After one tenant took to social media,...
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Two Sanford projects will add large condos to market
When fully built, the two projects will bring 175 condos to market. Both boast three- and four-bedroom homes — a rarity compared to other recent projects in York County. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news...
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Special Tour of 1762 Bowman House Aug. 27
Looking into the dining room of the Bowman House. Courtesy of Historic New England. The Bowman House of Dresden. Take the special tour with Historic New England on Aug. 27! Courtesy of Peggy Konitzky. Want to hear fascinating stories, see exquisite 18th century furnishings and objects that will make you...
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Rockport's mil rate remains the same as 2025; property tax bills to circulate this week
The Rockport Town Office said Aug. 19 that the 2026-2027 mil rate has been set and it remains at the 2025-2026 rate of 13.65. "The Town of Rockport has completed its annual tax commitment and is pleased to announce that the 2026 municipal property tax rate will remain unchanged from the previous year," said the town, in a news release.
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Kennebunk mulls 200-unit mobile home park proposal
KENNEBUNK –– The Kennebunk Planning Board got its first look at a proposal to build a 200-unit mobile home park in town earlier this month, with some members saying they worry about traffic and the high per-unit cost. “This is certainly going to be a complex review for...
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‘Boulos Beat’ episode highlights economic value of preservation
Julie Gondzar, director of development for Greater Portland Landmarks, told “Boulos Beat” host Greg Boulos, “preservation isn’t a fight against growth.”. In the podcast, Gondzar stressed how the two efforts can partner to enhance Portland’s iconic architectural character — a significant factor, she said, in the city’s appeal and economic vitality.
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Residents of mobile home park in Jay now own the land
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Buying a Condo: Is It Right for You in 2026?
Deciding between a condo and a single-family home is one of the biggest choices you’ll make as a homebuyer. For first-time buyers especially, the decision involves more than comparing purchase prices. Your budget, lifestyle, maintenance preferences, long-term plans, and desire for privacy can all influence which type of home is the better fit.
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Maine sues Norridgewock mobile home owner for illegally raising lot rents on residents
The Maine Attorney General is suing the owner of a 15-lot mobile home community in Norridgewock for illegally raising lot rents and fees, and failing to give residents enough notice of the new charges. Brown Stone MHP LLC purchased Tempesta Way Mobile Home Park in May 2024. At the time,...
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Streamside RV Resorts Adds Maine Campground to National Portfolio
Streamside RV Resorts & Campgrounds, one of the fastest-growing owner-operators in the outdoor hospitality sector, today announced the acquisition of Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport, ME. The transaction marks the 40th property in Streamside’s rapidly expanding national portfolio. The acquisition of the 46-acre coastal property was completed through a...
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Harpswell cuts tax rate as revaluation shows 49% hike in property values
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The taxable value of Harpswell’s residential and commercial properties rose 49% in the first townwide reappraisal in two decades, but town leaders say that doesn’t automatically mean higher tax bills. After receiving the new valuation figures, the Harpswell Select Board set a...
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MidCoast Regional Housing Trust debuts renovated Rockport farmhouse soon to rent to the 'missing middle'
The Homestead, with MidCoast Regional Housing Trust board members and advisors, Aug. 3, from left to right: Aaron Englander, Maine Coast Heritage Trust; MCRHT architect and Board VP Peter Gross; Homestead Clerk of the Works Allen Mitchell; MCRHT fundraising committee members Joan Welsh, Claire Tully, Bob Fillnow and Committee Chair Laura Towne-Miller; and MCRHT Board President Jonathan Goss. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)