Author: Kirsten Martin
Getting Your Home Ready for a Maine Winter | Foreside Real Estate Management Residents & Homeowners Fall Edition Getting Your Home Ready for a Maine Winter Fall in Maine moves fast, and winter doesn’t wait. A little preparation now saves a lot of hassle (and cold mornings) later. Whether you rent or own your home,…
READ ARTICLEFor HOA & Condo Boards Why HOA Boards Need a Property Manager, Not Just Good Intentions A San Antonio homeowner recently spent nearly three years fighting her HOA in court — and won. It’s a good reminder of how quickly board disputes can spiral when there’s no professional process behind them. Elizabeth Luna owned a…
READ ARTICLEBehind on Rent? Help Is Back Starting September 21 | Foreside Real Estate Management Tenant Resources Behind on Rent? Help Is Back Starting September 21 Maine just reopened a program that can pay up to $9,600 toward your rent. Here’s what it is, whether you qualify, and exactly how to apply. Foreside Real Estate Management…
READ ARTICLEWho’s Really Being Controlled? | Foreside Real Estate Management Policy & Market Trends Who’s Really Being Controlled? Portland’s rent control resolution doesn’t just set rules for landlords — it directs City Hall’s own priorities on a deadline, and spreads the cost to renters, homeowners, and taxpayers who were never part of the disagreement. Foreside Real…
READ ARTICLEPortland’s 2027 Rent Increase Percentage Is 2.6% — Foreside Real Estate Management Rental Market & Compliance 6 min read Portland’s 2027 Rent Increase Percentage Is 2.6% The City has confirmed the allowable rent increase for calendar year 2027 at 2.6%. For a January 1 effective date, remember that tenants are legally entitled to 90 days’…
READ ARTICLEAsk Rosie Your Virtual Management Assistant Meet the AI-powered assistant already helping residents get answers 24/7, right here on our website. Say hello to Rosie — Foreside Real Estate Management’s AI-powered Virtual Management Assistant. Rosie is here to keep residents informed, connected, and supported around the clock. Whether you’re checking your account balance, reviewing an…
READ ARTICLEResident Notice & Reminder — Portland, Maine Communities Trash Talk: What Every Resident in Our Portland, Maine Communities Needs to Know Yes, even in buildings under 10 units — the City of Portland, Maine’s Building and Housing Code applies to us, and following it is a shared responsibility. This notice applies specifically to our properties…
READ ARTICLEBreaking a Lease in Maine: What Tenants Need to Know Breaking a Lease in Maine: What Tenants Need to Know A guide to notice requirements, legal justifications, and what happens if you leave early Life doesn’t always cooperate with a twelve-month lease. A job relocation, a breakup, an unsafe apartment, or a landlord who won’t…
READ ARTICLEMaine Housing Update What the New Federal Housing Bill Could Mean for Maine’s Affordable Housing and Condominium Communities How proposed federal housing changes could affect affordable housing, manufactured housing, modular housing, and condominium associations throughout Maine. Published by Foreside Real Estate Management Housing affordability has become one of the biggest challenges facing Maine communities. From…
READ ARTICLEMaine condominium community with rising condo fees and association budgeting considerations
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