New data on foreclosure filings and on recent home sales create a mixed outlook for the state's residential real estate market. But it appears stronger than those in many other states.
New data on foreclosure filings and on recent home sales create a mixed outlook for the state's residential real estate market. But it appears stronger than those in many other states.
New data on foreclosure filings and on recent home sales create a mixed outlook for the state's residential real estate market. But it appears stronger than those in many other states.
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the consensus is that Maine banks are well-capitalized and diversified, with sufficient buffers to prevent the panicked run that unraveled SVB. But the outlook gets murky if the current turmoil escalates into a wider crisis and sparks a recession.
For many families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline providing access to nutritious foods. This program is critical in states like Maine, where more than 12% of the population is SNAP eligible. When COVID turned the world upside down, the federal government gave SNAP a temporary boost, providing thousands of Mainers with […]