MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024
MEREDA has released its 19th edition of The MEREDA Index. As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry and is...
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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!
A Conversation with Corinne Watson of Tiny Homes of Maine and Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber Corinne Watson, Co-Founder of Tiny Homes of Maine, and Kevin Hancock, Managing Owner of...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Firehouse Village (Scarborough)
Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate projects, completed in the previous year. The exemplary projects...
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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students
MEREDA is thrilled to announce that its Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser will once again enable the organization to donate a total of $15,000 towards scholarships to Maine students entering...
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MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for February 17
MEREDA’s Morning Menu –Assessing the impact of Portland’s Initiated “Green New Deal” ordinance after one year. Join us on February 17th for a panel discussion moderated by MEREDA Board Member,...
Read ArticleLegislative Commission on Housing Opportunities Releases Recommendations to Alleviate Barriers to Housing Development
Maine has a housing crisis – there is not enough affordable, efficient, or convenient housing to support a sustainable economic future in our State. To begin to address this issue,...
Read ArticleMEREDA Panel: Vertical Harvest plants a seed in Downtown Westbrook
Last month, at the Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) hosted “Morning Menu” roundtable, Moderator, Craig Young, Partner & Broker at The Boulos Company, and MEREDA Vice President, talked with...
Read ArticleThe Post-Pandemic Business Model: What Construction Companies Need to Thrive During COVID-19
By David Jean, Principal, Albin Randall & Bennett As a contractor, your work requires logical forethought and mathematical precision. After all, you measure twice, cut once, right? In this industry,...
Read ArticleHow to Manage Your Second Property During the Off-Season
Article provided by Clark Insurance A vacation home is great when you need to escape, but maintenance can be a headache – especially when you are not there for prolonged...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is Jan. 20!
MEREDA’s TD Bank Sponsored Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back and better than ever! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. No Walk-ins will be allowed. This year, we’ll be live, in person...
Read ArticleMay the “blended workforce be with you”: Policy and internal control considerations for a new era
by: Kaylyn Landry, Senior Manager | CPA, MSA at BerryDunn & David Stone, Manager | CPA, MBA, CFE at BerryDunn Read this if you have a blended workforce with both...
Read ArticleMEREDA panel: Developers take on emerging trends in Southern Maine
The demand for mixed-use spaces is trending upwards in Southern Maine, experts shared in a panel in September. Speaking at a Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) “Morning Menu” roundtable,...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu –Vertical Harvest Plants a Seed in Downtown Westbrook
December 16, 2021 – 7:30 – 9:00 AMIn-Person – Masks are Required The City of Westbrook in partnership with The Day Brothers, LLC has an exciting new mixed-use development project that...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Vertical Harvest Plants a Seed in Downtown Westbrook
The City of Westbrook in partnership with The Day Brothers, LLC has an exciting new mixed-use development project that will be breaking ground this Winter in the heart of its...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s TD Bank Sponsored Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back and better than ever!
This year, we’ll be live, in person in a much larger venue. We are moving across Spring Street to the Cross Insurance Arena located at 1 Civic Center Square in Portland. Two Formats: ...
Read ArticleNovember Federal Advocacy Alert: Historic Tax Credit Provision
Update courtesy of Greater Portland Landmarks Historic Tax Credit Provisions REMOVED from bill! Last week, a new iteration of the reconciliation infrastructure bill was released and was significantly reduced in...
Read ArticleHow Contractors Can Avoid 10 Common Exit Planning Mistakes
by David Jean, CPA, CCIFP, CExP, Principal at Albin, Randall & Bennett Exiting your business requires long-term, comprehensive planning, whether you plan to pass your company to family members, sell your...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Third Quarter Residential Market Check-In
November 16, 2021 – 7:30 – 9:00 AMIn-Person – Masks are Required To say it’s been a crazy year for the residential market is a bit of an understatement. Make plans...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for November 16
Third Quarter Residential Market Check-In To say it’s been a crazy year for the residential market is a bit of an understatement. Make plans to join us in person on...
Read ArticleCapital Markets: Where do we stand and where are we going?
By Jon Rizzo, Partner, The Boulos Company As we stand today, investment properties are in high demand, which is a result of low interest rates and pent-up demand from the...
Read ArticleLike-Kind Exchanges Present a Number of Tax Deferral Options Part 3 of 3
By S. Andrew Smith, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes This article is the last in a 3-part series on the mechanics and tax benefits of Like Kind Exchanges In Part...
Read ArticleSAVE THE DATE! January 20, 2022
MEREDA’s 2022 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Same great program, new location with lots of elbow room! Details...
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