Maine RealEstateRama

Senators Snowe, Collins Announce $149,107 in Grant Funding for Western Maine Housing Workers

Maine Real Estate — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:25:01 +0000

October 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe and U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a National Emergency Grant (NEG) in the amount of $149,107 to assist workers that were displaced by the closing of three home building companies in Oxford County—Burlington Homes, Eco Building Systems, and Keiser Homes. (more…)

MaineHousing will sell bonds to Maine people

Maine Real Estate — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:36:49 +0000

Sale will allow people to invest locally and help Maine’s real estate market

AUGUSTA, ME - October 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Starting this week Maine investors will have an golden opportunity to purchase a secure investment – while helping Maine people and Maine’s economy. (more…)

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Process Goes Live Today

Maine Real Estate — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:30:42 +0000

60-day Bidding Process Opens for First-in-the-Nation Carbon Emissions Allowances Auction

AUGUSTA, ME - Jul 30 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction process starts today with 60 days of bid preparation for the first-in-the-nation auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances. Today’s notice by RGGI Inc. in New York City opens the process that potential bidders must follow to qualify for and participate in the CO2 allowance auction. The auction will be held on September 25, 2008. (more…)

Organization has helped educate home buyers for 10 years

Maine Real Estate — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:57:59 +0000

AUGUSTA – Over the past 10 years more than 12,500 potential Maine home buyers have learned the ins and outs of buying a home, and the responsibilities of owning a home, by attending classes offered through the non-profit hoMEworks organization. (more…)

HELP will help Maine homeowners cut energy use, save money

Maine Real Estate — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:37:22 +0000

AUGUSTA – HELP may be on the way for many Maine homeowners wondering how they will be able to heat their homes with oil costing $4 or more a gallon. (more…)

MaineHousing offers home repair, home replacement financing for Aroostook County flood victims

Maine Real Estate — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:14:09 +0000

AUGUSTA – MaineHousing (the Maine State Housing Authority) is offering low interest rate loans to help people in Aroostook County whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the recent flooding. (more…)

New MaineHousing mortgage options expand home buying opportunities

Maine Real Estate — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:10:58 +0000

AUGUSTA – New mortgage options offered by the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) make it easier for more Maine people to buy homes of their own. Effective March 3, borrowers using a MaineHousing mortgage have the choice of a 30-year or 40-year term, with no points or two points. (more…)

Schools to be Honored for Energy Efficiency Improvements

Maine Real Estate — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:14:40 +0000

(AUGUSTA)— Seven school systems are being recognized by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for taking steps towards improved energy efficiency and reducing their carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. Friday, April 18th at Noon, Lewiston High School, East Avenue (more…)

Maine Receives REAL ID Extension

Maine Real Estate — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:32:14 +0000

Governor Baldacci Will Submit Legislation to Place New Restrictions on Driver’s Licenses and State Credentials

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci learned today from the Department of Homeland Security that Maine has been granted an extension to the May 11, 2008, implementation deadline for the REAL ID Act of 2005. (more…)

New MaineHousing mortgage options expand home buying opportunities

Maine Real Estate — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:06:31 +0000

March 3rd, 2008. AUGUSTA – New mortgage options offered by the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) make it easier for more Maine people to buy homes of their own. Effective March 3, borrowers using a MaineHousing mortgage have the choice of a 30-year or 40-year term, with no points or two points. (more…)