Howard Hanna expands into northern New England with Portside

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. Portside, founded and led by Dava Davin, operates 12 offices with more than 225 agents. 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. 239 rank in the nation for sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings. Through the partnership, Portside will retain its brand and local leadership while gaining access to Howard Hanna’s technology, marketing, national and global referral network and consumer programs such as Buy Before You Sell and the 100% Money Back Guarantee. For housing professionals, the structure mirrors other “powered by” or affiliate-style models that aim to combine national scale with local decision-making at a time of heightened cost pressures and consolidation in brokerage. “We are committed t...