Until recently, “passive housing” — residences built to achieve ultra-low energy use — has been kind of a boutique-y effort, with eco-minded homeowners making upfront investments to radically reduce their carbon footprint. But now, Maine

Avesta Housing will open 45 new housing units, including 36 earmarked for buyers with a household income of $23,000 to $49,000. Bayside Anchor, built at a cost of $7.8 million at 81 E. Oxford St.,

Portland, Maine — Portland Housing Authority and Avesta Housing will celebrate the grand opening of their recently completed development, Bayside Anchor, on Wednesday June 7 at 5:00 p.m. The program will include a performance by

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) board of directors unanimously elected on May 19 the executive committee to lead the organization during the coming year. The board elected Maine Affordable Housing

With growth often slowed by opposition, some of it NIMBYism, builders hope to head off resistance before it starts. As head of a company that builds affordable housing, Dana Totman knows what it’s like to

PORTLAND — Dawn Wade said she loves the practical element at her new home in Huston Commons. “There is no more hurry up and wait, no line for the toilet, showers or lockers,” she said

The Maine Real Estate and Development Association, the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate, has selected the top 10 real estate developments from 2016. It will present the awards at its annual spring conference,

  In Joe Meyers’ new apartment, he has a potted succulent on the windowsill. He has a bed with a blue bedspread. He has shelves stocked with oatmeal and canned vegetables. But his favorite part