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Pearl Place II continues our legacy of affordable green building
We’ve got something of a reputation for our green building. It was nearly 10 years ago that we developed our green design standards, recognizing that an efficient building is one that lasts longer, costs less
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Pearl Place II: Returning Bayside to its residential roots
We’re really excited to celebrate the grand opening of Pearl Place II on June 10. We’re not just marking the opening of new, affordable apartments in Portland — we’re also celebrating the culmination of a
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Celebrating Edith, Avesta’s oldest resident
At the age of 102, Edith Libby is the oldest resident at all of Avesta’s 68 properties. She’s lived at New Marblehead North in Windham since it opened in 1989, and has outlived her husband,
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Spring home maintenance tasks to protect your investment
Spring seems to finally be upon us. This warmer weather may have you dreaming of relaxing outside with a glass of lemonade, but if you’re a homeowner, spring means it’s time for some home maintenance
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The philosophy that guides our advocacy work
At Avesta, we pride ourselves on being active and engaged advocates for safe, decent, affordable housing. We know we need to speak up and explain the cause we work tirelessly on each and every day.
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What people are saying about the value of our Homebuyer Education Courses
“I didn’t realize all that was involved with the home buying process, but that has changed by taking this class.” “More helpful than other homebuyer classes I’ve taken.” “The best $15 I ever spent.” We
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Unity Gardens community a canvas for resident artist
Sharon Cleaves has made her mark on Unity Gardens. The hallways of the Windham building are lined with her work, mostly pastoral scenes and coastal settings: lighthouses on grassy or rocky coasts; chickadees on moonlit
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Exploring new ways to build affordable apartments in Maine
Last month, Deutsche Bank and Enterprise Community Partners Inc. announced the four finalists in their national competition aimed at finding innovative ways to lower the cost of affordable housing. Bayside Anchor, a proposed multi-family housing
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Why you need to shop around for a mortgage
Interest rates are at a record low, but many borrowers are still reluctant to shop for the best mortgage loan — a decision that could cost them money. Looking at data from the November 2012