The BDN is exploring Maine’s housing crisis from every possible angle, from how it affects home prices, to what it means for Mainers across the state. Read our ongoing coverage here and fill out this form to tell us what you want to know. The number of homes for sale nationwide climbed in May over the previous year for the first time since 2019, a national trend that may reverberate throughout Maine’s housing market. A typical day in May saw 516,000 homes for sale, 38,000 more than in May 2021, according to a report released this week by Realtor.com.