Port Property today announced a series of strategic promotions across our management team, reinforcing our commitment to creating exceptional tenant experiences. The promotions underscore our focus on developing internal talent and aligning leadership across our residential and mixed-use portfolio. At the center of this transition is Marisa Stafford, who has been promoted to Director of… Read more »
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The Levee Wins 2025 Maine Smart Growth Award
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Port Property is proud to share that our mixed-use community in downtown Biddeford, The Levee, has won a 2025 Maine Smart Growth Award! At the recent GrowSmart Maine Summit, The Levee was named a winner alongside two other projects and one plan from across the state. “These recipients stood out in an incredibly competitive pool… Read more »
Introducing Our Summer Interns
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Port Property is thrilled to announce our two summer interns for 2025. From late May to August, Cody LaBonty and Ben Pierce have been embedded in the Port Property offices and walking around many of our 2,000 properties. Cody LaBonty is a third-year computer science student at Worcester Polytechnic University. He’s on an accelerated track,… Read more »
Marisa Stafford Named a Rising Star by NEREJ
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We’re happy to share that Marisa Stafford, Regional Property Director at Port Property, has been awarded a New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) Ones to Watch – RISING STARS spotlight. This annual issue showcases professionals making a strong impact within their firms and across the New England CRE industry. “Marisa is a powerful new leader… Read more »
Port Property Relocates to a New Downtown Office in Portland, Maine
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Port Property is pleased to announce that, as of Tuesday, January 21st, our company has officially relocated its office to a new downtown Portland, Maine location at 511 Congress Street, Suite 103. This strategic move underscores our long-standing commitment to serving our tenants better. By positioning our office in the heart of downtown, Port Property… Read more »
Port Property Improving Efficiency for Residents with Realignment of Maintenance Teams
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At Port Property, we are committed to not only providing exceptional living spaces but also ensuring that our residents feel truly at home. With over 30 years of experience in making “home” happen, we’re constantly striving to improve our services and exceed expectations. In line with this commitment, we’re excited to announce a significant reorganization within our… Read more »
Port Property Upgrades Availability Search on Website
Posted & filed under Company News, Maine, North Carolina
Port Property is excited to share details on a new improvement to our website, reflecting our ongoing commitment to “making home happen.” To improve the apartment search process for potential residents and allow for easier customization, we have implemented a new “move-in date” filter on our website’s availability page! In addition, each listing now displays a subheader with… Read more »
Thanking Our Maintenance + Field Technicians with Facilities Director, Nate Levesque
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This week, Port Property is proud to celebrate our Maintenance + Field Technicians with five full days of recognition! An annual team building event, this year’s schedule was coordinated by a new addition to Port Property: Facilities Director, Nate Levesque. Our team recently connected with Nate to learn more about his journey to Port Property,… Read more »
Port Property Volunteers for United Way of Southern Maine’s Day of Action
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This week, our Portland and Biddeford teams volunteered with United Way of Southern Maine’s “Day of Action” campaign. The Day of Action is an annual event that brings together hundreds of volunteers across southern Maine to give back to the community by assisting local non-profits with a number of projects. Participation in this event has… Read more »
Port Property Founder Tom Watson Named a Mainebiz 2023 Business Leader of the Year!
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We are excited to share that Tom Watson, Founder of Port Property, was named a Mainebiz 2023 Business Leader of the Year! Each year, nominees are submitted by the business community, then selected and profiled by Mainebiz. Watson has lived and worked in Portland since 1993, when he moved to Maine and founded Port Property.… Read more »
Port Property Proposes 10-Year Development Plan For West Bayside
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This week, Port Property submitted a comprehensive development plan, known as a Master Development Plan, to the City of Portland’s planning department for consideration. The plan proposes the creation of 800+ new units of rental housing while also introducing mixed-use community spaces, increased pedestrian access, and connectivity throughout the neighborhood. The plan includes five phases… Read more »
Port Property Expands Commercial Management Portfolio with New Self Storage Facility in Downtown Biddeford
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We’re excited to announce the opening of our first storage unit facility, Self Storage on the Levee. Located at 1 Upper Falls Road in downtown Biddeford, Self Storage on the Levee features 340 interior, climate-controlled storage units to serve the needs of Biddeford residents and surrounding community members. This facility occupies the first two floors… Read more »
Port Property Acquires West Bayside Real Estate Portfolio
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Port Property and their broker, Porta & Company, are pleased to announce the acquisition of a substantial real estate portfolio in the West Bayside neighborhood of Portland – a vibrant, evolving community in the heart of Maine’s largest city. In total, the multi-building portfolio comprises approximately 180,000 square feet of retail space that will now… Read more »
Port Property’s West Bayside Office Now Home to Portland’s New Bikeshare Program
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Port Property is excited to share that our West Bayside office, located at 82 Hanover Street, is now home to a bicycle station for Portland’s first-ever bikeshare program. Tandem Mobility, a community-focused micro mobility provider, launched the Portland Bikeshare on August 15th with an initial introduction of 50 traditional gear and electric bikes with more… Read more »
Port Property Announces 2022 “Making Home Happen” Photo Contest
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As a team dedicated to “making home happen” for the last 30 years, Port Property is excited to announce a new photo contest for our residents to share how they make their space come to life. The “Making Home Happen” photo contest invites all current Port Property residents to share their favorite photos of their… Read more »
Port Property Participates in United Way of Southern Maine’s Week of Action
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Last month, members of our Portland and Biddeford team volunteered with United Way of Southern Maine‘s annual “Week of Action” campaign to give back to our neighbors across southern Maine and connect with our local community. One of the largest volunteer service events in the region, Week of Action is a 5-day event held in… Read more »
Port Property Announces Expansion into Wilmington Market
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Port Property, a leading property management company based in Portland, Maine, has announced its expansion into the Wilmington, North Carolina market. The new Wilmington division marks Port Property’s first expansion of property management services outside of Maine, following almost 30 years of owning and managing a portfolio of multi-family buildings and commercial properties there. “We… Read more »
Port Property Receives MEREDA 2021 Notable Project Award for Riverdam
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For the second year in a row, we are proud to announce that one of Port Property’s residential developments has been selected by the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) as a Notable Project! Our Riverdam community in Biddeford, Maine, was recently recognized as one of seven notable developments from 2021. Held annually, MEREDA’s… Read more »
Port Property Highlights Impact of Operations Management
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Our team spans across a variety of different portfolios and departments in order to make home happen for our community – from handling property management in Portland’s West End to overseeing our commercial tenants in Biddeford. An important piece of that equation is our Operations Management team, who work to develop thoughtful initiatives, offer support… Read more »
Port Property’s 52 Hanover St. development starts construction
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We’re breaking ground! Our development at 52 Hanover Street in Portland officially began construction last month. Open for occupancy in the Spring/Summer of 2023, 52 Hanover Street is set to become a vibrant, live-work-play community in West Bayside. The start of site work was featured in a recent Mainebiz article, written by Jessica Hall. “Construction… Read more »