Portside Real Estate Group Joins The Howard Hanna Family of Companies

PORTLAND, MAINE (July 23, 2026)— Portside Real Estate Group, Northern New England's leading independent real estate brokerage, announced today a new strategic partnership with the Howard Hanna family of companies, the country's largest independently owned and operated real estate brokerage.

The announcement comes on the heels of Portside's strongest 12-month stretch on record, capped by its best month ever and the #1 spot for residential sales volume in Maine for June. 

For Portside agents, staff, and clients, the heart of the company remains the same: local leadership, trusted relationships, and a deep commitment to community. What grows is the support behind it, with expanded resources, enhanced technology, broader marketing capabilities, and more referral opportunities for agents.

Founded and led by Dava Davin, Portside has grown from a single office into a 12-office brokerage serving communities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Along the way, the company has built a reputation rooted in relationships, community impact through its nonprofit sister company, the Portside Foundation, and a deep commitment to helping agents build meaningful, sustainable businesses, reflected in the company's high productivity per agent. 

"Protecting what we've built, sustaining it, and giving it room to grow is my life's work," said Dava Davin, Founder and CEO of Portside Real Estate Group. "We were intentional about finding a partner who believes in the same things we do. Howard Hanna helps us become even more of who we already are — more resources, more opportunities, more ways to support our agents and clients, while staying true to who we are as a company. Our agents, clients, and communities are everything to us, and I couldn't be more grateful or more excited for what's ahead."

Howard Hanna is the nation's largest family-owned, privately held real estate brokerage and, like Portside, has built its company around local leadership, relationships, and a long-term commitment to the communities it serves. 

Among the new resources the partnership brings: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for agents, along with a 401(k) retirement plan. These benefits have historically been difficult for independent brokerages to offer agents working as independent contractors.

As one of the first moves following the partnership, Portside announced a new partnership as the Official Real Estate Partner of Hearts of Pine, Maine's professional soccer club and a founding sponsor of Maine's women's soccer league launching next season. Hearts of Pine sold out every home game in its 2025 inaugural season. 

"Portside has built an extraordinary company and culture," said Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna. "Their commitment to their agents, clients, and communities aligns closely with our own values, and we're honored to welcome them into the Howard Hanna family. We are proud to partner with Northern New England's market leader."

 

About Portside Real Estate Group
Portside Real Estate Group is a woman-owned, independent brokerage changing the way real estate feels in Northern New England. With over 225 agents across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and more than $1.5 billion in annual sales, Portside specializes in all aspects of residential real estate. Known for bold thinking, heart-led service, and results that make a difference, Portside has donated over $1.5 million to local nonprofits through its 1% Back program. The company is a proud affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International. Learn more at www.portsidereg.com 

 

About Howard Hanna
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services proudly provides real estate, mortgage, title, and insurance services across 18 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, Howard Hanna operates more than 500 offices with 15,000 sales associates and staff. The company's proprietary Hanna Success System helps its agents achieve 53% more business than agents at the top 1000 brokerages nationally. Learn more at www.HowardHanna.com.

 

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