Think Maine Therapists and Realtors Are All Raking It In? Not Exactly.
March 12, 2025
Published by: Portland Press Herald
Story written by: Leslie Bridgers
Excerpt:
Shannon Richards, founder of Portland-based firm Hay Runner and president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association says about 90% of the state’s real estate transactions are done by about 10% of the brokers.
While we might imagine therapists, real estate agents and construction companies all relishing in their busy schedules and raking in cash, in reality, it’s not that simple. The demand on their businesses has come with its own challenges and required hard work to keep up.
Although people in these industries say they aren’t walking around in shame, they’re not taking victory laps either. And with the Trump administration shaking up the way our economy operates, some are bracing for the effects of new forces beyond their control.