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Spring home maintenance tasks to protect your investment
Spring seems to finally be upon us. This warmer weather may have you dreaming of relaxing outside with a glass of lemonade, but if you’re a homeowner, spring means it’s time for some home maintenance
The philosophy that guides our advocacy work
At Avesta, we pride ourselves on being active and engaged advocates for safe, decent, affordable housing. We know we need to speak up and explain the cause we work tirelessly on each and every day.
What people are saying about the value of our Homebuyer Education Courses
“I didn’t realize all that was involved with the home buying process, but that has changed by taking this class.” “More helpful than other homebuyer classes I’ve taken.” “The best $15 I ever spent.” We
Unity Gardens community a canvas for resident artist
Sharon Cleaves has made her mark on Unity Gardens. The hallways of the Windham building are lined with her work, mostly pastoral scenes and coastal settings: lighthouses on grassy or rocky coasts; chickadees on moonlit
Exploring new ways to build affordable apartments in Maine
Last month, Deutsche Bank and Enterprise Community Partners Inc. announced the four finalists in their national competition aimed at finding innovative ways to lower the cost of affordable housing. Bayside Anchor, a proposed multi-family housing
Why you need to shop around for a mortgage
Interest rates are at a record low, but many borrowers are still reluctant to shop for the best mortgage loan — a decision that could cost them money. Looking at data from the November 2012
How to get the most out of your tax refund
A recent survey by TD Ameritrade finds nearly half of people expecting a tax refund said they plan to save the money, while 44% intend to pay debt. However, researchers found people tend to spend
How housing and education go hand-in-hand
In honor of AmeriCorps Week, I’m sharing the words of Kemper Tell, a State and National AmeriCorps member who’s been working with Avesta since September to launch a number of programs for children in several
Bipartisan report suggests creative approaches to addressing nation’s housing problems
On Feb. 25, the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Housing Commission released its recommendations for changes to national housing policy in a report entitled, “Housing America’s Future: New Directions for National Policy.” It is a comprehensive report
