Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has entered northern New England through a strategic partnership with Portside Real Estate Group, a Maine-based independent brokerage, the companies announced Thursday. The deal gives Howard Hanna an immediate footprint in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and extends its coverage to 18 states and more than 500 offices. RealTrends Verified data shows that Portside Real Estate Group closed 2,090 transaction sides valued at $1.33 billion in sales volume in 2025, earning it the No. “We are committed to thoughtful, disciplined growth by partnering with market leaders who share our entrepreneurial, relationship-driven approach,” Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna said in a statement. Partnering with Howard Hanna lets us protect everything that makes us unique while opening doors we couldn’t open on our own.”