Housing is too expensive, homelessness is also on the rise and affordable housing is too scarce, according to a new report from the Partnership for Strong Communities.
The seasonality of home sales is in play, however, and month-over-month activity is down at the same time that concerns abound about how the government shutdown will impact the broader economy.
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
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This mixed-use commercial property was built in 1921.
This historic colonial was built in 1740.
This four-bedroom home was built in 1977.
This five bedroom home was built in 1994.
This lakeside home in East Hampton was built in 1947.
This contemporary home on Great Hill Pond was built in 2002.
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A 2004 colonial brick house offers four bedrooms.
Built in 1760 and reconstructed in 2004, this East Hampton property sits on 15 acres.
This 2005 colonial offers views of the lake.
This Portland property sits on just over two acres.
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If you have the cash to spare, you can buy this single-family East Hampton home.
Recent real estate transactions in the area.
This property is in a complex for residents 55 and older.
These six properties are among the most expensive on the local real estate market right now.
This property includes gorgeous views from the back deck.
Recent Portland real estate sales.
Recent Real Estate Transactions For East Hampton
This waterfront contemporary on Lake Pocotopaug is on the market for $1.25 million.
Home sales in the state are on the rise, The Warren Group reports, and increased in every month in 2012.
This barn was relocated from Avon and refurbished into a home.
History abounds in this home that includes beautiful acreage and a horse barn.
The 127-unit 'Belltown Place' would be affordable housing and is planned for a site on South Main Street.
This home is located on Spellman's Point, a quiet, dead-end street on Lake Pocotopaug.
The 62-acre property, which includes a recreated 19th century village, is listed by Chozick Realty, Inc.
Recent Portland property sales.
Recent Real Estate Transactions in East Hampton
This home dates back to about 1830 and is full of period details and charm.
Recent real estate sales in town.
This home is situated on a cul-de-sac.
The home could be developed as a B&B.
