Building a Relationship with AI: Start Small, Think Big
By Stephanie Brock – VP + GM Red Thread Maine Over the past year, the buzz around AI has moved from a whisper to a roar. In real estate, design,...
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MEREDA Matters is Back for Season 3
This dynamic podcast puts you in the room with Maine’s real estate industry leaders, featuring insider conversations delivering fresh insights from the voices driving responsible development in Maine. We’re excited...
Read ArticleTop 3 Workplace Design Insights for 2025
By Jeana Stewart NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL APPrincipal | Director of Workplace Practice, SMRT Architects and Engineers I had a great time participating in a dynamic discussion with real estate...
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MEREDA Elects Officers & Recognizes Retiring Board Members
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Board of Directors elected its 2025 / 2026 slate of officers which include President Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, Vice President Jennifer Small of Malone Commercial Brokers,...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Rock Row Phase 1 Retail Center
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...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Re-Elects Brian Curley to its Board of Directors
PORTLAND, July 20, 2021 – Brian Curley, AIA, LEED AP, of Portland, and Senior Vice President, Business Practice Leader, Architectural & Structural, of CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has been re-elected to...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Year in Review for 2020-2021
Since its inception, MEREDA has continued to make progress on behalf of the development community addressing the challenges and issues relating to Maine’s real estate activities. MEREDA’s strength has always...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Year in Review for 2020-2021
Since its inception, MEREDA has continued to make progress on behalf of the development community addressing the challenges and issues relating to Maine’s real estate activities. MEREDA’s strength has always...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Re-Elects Brian Curley to its Board of Directors
PORTLAND, July 20, 2021 – Brian Curley, AIA, LEED AP, of Portland, and Senior Vice President, Business Practice Leader, Architectural & Structural, of CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has been re-elected...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s First In-Person Event in 16 Months is Scheduled for September 14!
MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Southern Maine Development Trends: If you Build it, Will They Come? Make plans to join us in person on September 14, 2021 at the Holiday...
Read ArticleHighlighting the Residential Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index
On May 20, Joe Dasco, Principal at Reger Dasco Properties, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Joe’s comments on the Residential...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hospice of Southern Maine
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...
Read ArticleLike-Kind Exchanges Present a Number of Tax Deferral Options
By S. Andrew Smith, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes This article is the first in a 3-part series on the mechanics and tax benefits of Like Kind Exchanges Internal Revenue...
Read ArticleHighlighting the Commercial Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index
On May 20, Cheri Bonawitz, CCIM, a Broker at Malone Commercial Brokers, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Cheri’s comments on...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)Elects Benjamin Brennan to Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Maine (June 17, 2021) Benjamin Brennan of Portland, and Sales Executive for KONE Elevators has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Benjamin Brennan to Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Maine (June 17, 2021) Benjamin Brennan of Portland, and Sales Executive for KONE Elevators has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 82 Hanover Street
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night Fundraising Event to Fund Eight $1250 Scholarships for Maine Students
PORTLAND, June 14, 2021 – Although the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) wasn’t able to host its “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event again this year due to...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night Fundraising Event to Fund Eight $1250 Scholarships for Maine Students
PORTLAND, June 14, 2021 – Although the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) wasn’t able to host its “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event again this year due to the...
Read ArticleMEREDA Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2020
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition...
Read ArticleMEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year
Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released...
Read ArticleMEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year
Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released...
Read ArticleFrom a Record-Breaking Residential Market to a Rebounding Commercial Market – MEREDA Spring Conference Examines the Health of Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, May 20th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual Spring Conference. As we head into summer amidst record-breaking residential real estate sales, a robust...
Read ArticleThe Stupendous Six: MEREDA 2020 Notable Project Recipients
PORTLAND, Maine (May 24, 2021) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with...
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