Buying
PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMES TO 4,000+ PEOPLE — EVERY DAY
Avesta Housing operates more than 3,000 affordable homes at 100 properties, and we add more every year. We build resident-focused affordable homes with amenities and provide support services to create stability, opportunity, and healthy living.
Our work begins long before the first shovel of dirt is moved and continues long after residents move into their new homes. Learn more about the work we do below.
A Path Forward
If you are seeking to buy a home and are priced out of the current market, A Path Forward might be for you.
This program acquires and restores existing homes, making them available for low- to moderate-income households.
Because many affordable homes on the market today need extensive repairs, it can be difficult to qualify for traditional financing. And even with financing, you may not have the funds to make the necessary repairs. To solve this issue, A Path Forward buys and rehabs existing homes and sells them to qualified buyers at below-market prices. New homeowners get an affordable home without the burden of costly repairs.
Available homes coming in summer 2025.
Domus
A new option for middle-income households searching for a home of their own.
Domus builds and sells high-quality, energy-efficient homes for middle-income wage earners in Maine. These homes feature amenities similar to those found in luxury condos, and will allow you to realize your dream of owning a home while building long-term financial stability and generational wealth.
Homes will be available in 2026.
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Homebuyer Education
Become a savvy home buyer with our Homebuyer Education Course!
Taught by HUD-certified housing counselors and industry professionals, this eight-hour course meets one of the requirements to receive the $5,000 MaineHousing Advantage Grant that you can apply toward your down payment and closing costs.
In this course, you will learn how to: navigate the home-buying process, manage money and maximize creditworthiness, qualify for and obtain a mortgage loan, get the most out of a home inspection, and complete the closing process. Cost: $45 per person
