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If you call New England home and your property tax bill feels like a hitting a huge pothole going 50mph every year—yeah, you’re not imagining things. The Northeast corner of the U.S. is crushin' it in the “most likely to make you cry over your mortgage” category.

Maine’s building rules just got a glow-up—or a blow-up, depending on who you ask.

Even though inventory has been increasing, home prices in Maine have also continued to climb with some in unexpected counties seeing substantial increases.

Current stats show that nearly half of Maine households are struggling to keep up with the cost of just existing.

Low inventory, higher interest rates and home prices—While the dream is still alive for Maine homebuyers, you will want to make sure you are able to live comfortably before what could be the biggest purchase of your life.

It’s likely that you have thrown in the towel and turned the heat on. Energy costs are still on the high side and lots of people are looking for ways to save on their energy bills. However, there are several things that can be done to see your monthly bill stay within a more affordable range.

You’ve probably heard the term “affordable housing”, let’s break down what that means here in Maine — because finding a place to live here that doesn’t drain your wallet can be a challenge in the current times.

A recent visitor bemoaned the scarcity and price of parking in Portland, Maine, but it is really that expensive?

Mainers have been frustrated with gas prices for several years now. Although they have been high in the past, interesting stats show that compared to the inflated prices of many expenses, gas prices appear to be right in line with where they were 20 years ago.

I thought it might be fun... and maybe a bit painful to take time travel back in the day to see just how much more us Mainers are forking over for essentials these days. Spoiler alert: It’s way more than we’d like.

Increased competition and longstanding customer complaints have led Spectrum to roll out a new pricing model for all of its 41-state territory, including Maine

Are you afraid of heights?

Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it.

Wish you could bill the town for the pothole that damaged your car? Unfortunately, that's not how it works.

This sounds amazing.

When I think of ideal states to work from home in, I think of factors like minimal noise, close to schools and stores, and not a lot of traffic. So how is Maine not among the top states to work from home?