Deering Place, Avesta Housing’s newest affordable housing development in Portland, has been named one of the top real estate developments in Maine by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA). The award was presented during MEREDA’s annual spring conference on May 24 at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland and accepted by Avesta
ProsperityME has been awarded the Avesta Housing Mike Yandell Award for its extraordinary work in the field of affordable housing. Named for the late Mike Yandell, a former Avesta Housing board chair and the former president of Gorham Savings Bank who is remembered for his commitment to improving the community, the award is presented annually
Avesta Housing President & CEO Dana Totman recently gave a virtual presentation to the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and guests as the featured presenter at the Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues event. Totman gave a brief overview of affordable housing in Maine, addressed the current affordable housing crisis in the state, and gave 10
As the real estate market in Maine continues to break sales records, the availability of affordable housing is becoming extremely scarce. This is especially evident in downtown Portland, where skyrocketing home prices and rent threaten to displace the city’s working class. Deering Place Apartments, Avesta Housing’s latest development in Portland, is providing hope for these
Avesta Housing’s newest community is the first of its kind in Maine and a reflection of our commitment to provide housing that is both affordable and sustainable. For Wessex Woods in Portland, Avesta partnered with CWS Architects of Portland and Zachau Construction of Freeport to utilize the latest in eco-friendly construction that not only addresses
Avesta Housing improves lives and strengthens communities by promoting and providing quality affordable homes for people in need.
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