The Department of Agriculture says it’s clearing a backlog of 400 foreclosures and more than 800 delinquencies left by the Biden administration. But local housing advocates say the crisis was years in the making and that the USDA has always been slow to act when its borrowers default.
Avesta Housing
Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Photos: Lewiston housing complex coming together
An aerial view of the 82-unit, 8 building project in the heart of downtown Lewiston as construction continues in different phases.
Farmington housing project credit agreement request on hold
Avesta’s request for a Credit Enhancement Agreement for the proposed affordable senior living housing project will be considered at a future selectmen meeting.
Farmington board tables agreement on proposed senior housing project
Elections and town meeting are set for March 25 at the Community Center, 127 Middle St.
Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments
Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.