HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. “It was the right time, the right place, for the right price,” said Watson, who now serves as vice chairperson of the Standish Town Council. It showed that Maine buyers are seeking out more rural but affordable communities on the outskirts of the greater Portland area as homes in city centers become more expensive. “If I work in Portland and I want some proximity to Portland, where can I go?” said Rob Edgerley, a broker for Maine Life Real Estate who compiled the list. “We’ve also had a boost in new home construction and that has added some affordable inventory to the Standish market,” Myer said.