Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year
By: Sam LeGeyt, SIOR, Partner | Broker, The Dunham Group Vacancy Rates It’s astonishing that we have gotten to a place where 100 basis points of vacancy feels like breathing...
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Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families
Used with permission by the Genesis Community Loan Fund. Former property owners, Lester and Deborah Hersey standing outside of the property. Photo courtesy of Genesis. Twelve apartments in Mapleton, Maine,...
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MEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony
L-R: Mark Stasium, Brandon J. Mazer, Shelly R Clark, Jonathan Culley, Catherine Culley, Marieke Thormann, Shannon Richards PORTLAND, Maine — On February 27, 2025, the Maine Real Estate and Development...
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MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance
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Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year
By: Sam LeGeyt, SIOR, Partner | Broker, The Dunham Group Vacancy Rates It’s astonishing that we have gotten to a place where 100 basis points of vacancy feels like breathing...
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Used with permission by the Genesis Community Loan Fund. Former property owners, Lester and Deborah Hersey standing outside of the property. Photo courtesy of Genesis. Twelve apartments in Mapleton, Maine,...
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On Thursday, February 27th, nearly 1,000 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and outlooks for...
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The popular annual event draws nearly 1,000 industry professionals together at the Holiday Inn By the Bay for a day full of presentations on the economy and trends impacting Maine’s...
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Jeremy Deering of Scarborough and Ron Dovich of Cumberland have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...
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Event Details March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:On March 20th,...
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By Stephanie Brock, VP & GM Maine, RED THREAD As the workplace evolves, a critical question emerges: How can organizations effectively balance productivity with employee well-being? In an era of...
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On Thursday, February 27, 2025, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...
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Workplace safety is paramount, and one of the most critical aspects is fall protection.
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode
Event Details March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:On March 20th,...
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Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress.
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Event Details Thursday, February 27th 9AM – 5PMHoliday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland ME Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th...
Read ArticleNomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible development. The nomination...
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January 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the...
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A Conversation with Greg Payne – Senior Advisor, Housing Policy The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Greg Payne, Senior Advisor on Housing Policy at The Governor’s Office...
Read ArticleDevelopME Lunch & Learn – Staying above Water: Navigating the Impacts of Flooding and Sea Level Rise on Real Estate Development
In this lunch & learn, we will help attendees understand flood hazards and share options for improving building resistance to flood damage to enhance community resilience.
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