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Case Study: Who Owns the Plans? A Design-Build Dispute Every Owner Should Know About

June 23, 2026

By Samuel X. Frank, Associate, Bernstein Shur Construction projects do not always go as planned. Sometimes a builder decides to leave, or is terminated from, a project. In a design-build...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Downs (Scarborough)

June 9, 2026

MEREDA Recognizes its 2025 Notable Project Award Recipients Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate projects,...

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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

June 2, 2026

A Conversation with Jim Howard, President and CEO of Priority Real Estate Group and Co-Host Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank. After 28 years and owning one...

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Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Returns on May 7, 2026

May 5, 2026

May 7, 2026 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Bayside Bowl58 Alder Street, Portland, ME About the Event:Mark your calendar to come cheer on our bowlers on May 7, 2026! MEREDA...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

July 26, 2018

Dan Brennan, Director of MaineHousing, and resident of Winslow, and Shawn McKenna of Scarborough, Vice President, Commercial Banking, at Bangor Savings Bank, have been elected to the board of directors...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Bayside Anchor

July 24, 2018

In multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2018-2019 Officers

July 24, 2018

Gary Vogel, attorney at Drummond Woodsum, is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related...

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Tax Reform has Mostly Good News for the Real Estate Industry

July 17, 2018

By Andrew Smith, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes December’s federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) contains some of the most significant tax law changes seen in decades. Many in...

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Solar Plus Complementary Technologies Leads to an Economical, Sustainable Grid

July 10, 2018

By Fred Greenhalgh, Employee-Owner ReVision Energy Thanks to over a 75% decline in the cost of solar panels over the last ten years, it’s now economically viable (and environmentally necessary)...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Tyler Technologies

July 3, 2018

In multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

June 29, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has announced that Michael O’Reilly, Senior Vice President / Commercial Banking Team Lead –New Hampshire for Bangor Savings Bank has retired from...

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FocusMaine Underway: a ten-year initiative to create traded jobs in Maine

June 26, 2018

FocusMaine is now approaching the second year of a ten-year, private sector-led initiative to accelerate the creation of 20,000 quality jobs in Maine. The strategy includes investing in three of...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Luminato Condominiums

June 19, 2018

In multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping...

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Workforce Challenges – How Innovation Can Help

June 12, 2018

Last month, nearly 300 members of MEREDA, the trade association for responsible real estate development in Maine, joined together to discuss the challenges facing the industry, which in spite of...

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7 Steps to Make your Business Relocation a Success

June 5, 2018

Relocating your business is a complicated process that requires planning, organization and diligence. At CBRE|The Boulos Company we strive to make those transitions for our clients as smooth as possible....

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MEREDA honors top 10 “Notable Projects”

May 29, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for responsible real estate development, honored the top ten real estate developments in Maine in 2017, and honored...

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MEREDA honors top 10 “Notable Projects”

May 29, 2018

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The MEREDA Index hits all-time high

May 22, 2018

Last week, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), released a report showing that the state’s number two driver of GDP has hit a record high, coming in at...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Federal Tax Reform and Implications for Real Estate”

May 21, 2018

Several provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have significant impact on the real estate industry beginning in 2018, including tax considerations for pass-through entities, bonus depreciation,...

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MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event: “YIMBY”ism: YES in my Backyard – Why Development is Good

May 18, 2018

In recent years, many American cities and towns have witnessed a renaissance, with destination cities in particular seeing dramatically increased interest. Typically, the impacts of such demand are felt on a regional...

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Business for a Storm

May 15, 2018

Here in Maine within the last few years we have had to contend with some severe flooding/storms that have interrupted businesses from operating normally. Some of the businesses ended up...

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MEREDA’s 6th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 3rd Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students!

May 10, 2018

Again this year, MEREDA is excited to be able to provide $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing studies in building trades, architecture, construction, engineering or a business program at a...

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Ten development teams to earn recognition as top projects on May 16

May 2, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for responsible real estate development, has selected the top ten real estate developments in Maine in 2017, and...

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PAST AS PROLOGUE

April 17, 2018

by George Casey, CEO of Stockbridge Associates, LLC I admit it. I keep things, particularly written things. I have an old and cracked leather copy of Nathaniel Bowditch’s “American Practical...

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Case Study: Who Owns the Plans? A Design-Build Dispute Every Owner Should Know About

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Downs (Scarborough)

Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Returns on May 7, 2026

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Bayside Anchor

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2018-2019 Officers

Tax Reform has Mostly Good News for the Real Estate Industry

Solar Plus Complementary Technologies Leads to an Economical, Sustainable Grid

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Tyler Technologies

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

FocusMaine Underway: a ten-year initiative to create traded jobs in Maine

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Luminato Condominiums

Workforce Challenges – How Innovation Can Help

7 Steps to Make your Business Relocation a Success

MEREDA honors top 10 “Notable Projects”

MEREDA honors top 10 “Notable Projects”

The MEREDA Index hits all-time high

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Federal Tax Reform and Implications for Real Estate”

MEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event: “YIMBY”ism: YES in my Backyard – Why Development is Good

4 Ways to Prepare Your Business for a Storm

MEREDA’s 6th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 3rd Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students!

Ten development teams to earn recognition as top projects on May 16

PAST AS PROLOGUE