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Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

April 1, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2025 Forecast Conference, held on February 27th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders to explore...

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Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year

March 25, 2025

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

March 18, 2025

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

March 11, 2025

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 Morning Menu: Harvesting the Future: Seaweed in Maine

November 16, 2023

December 14, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn by the Bay – 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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Listen Up! The November 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

November 14, 2023

A Legislative Update on Housing with Senator Matt Pouliot and Representative Traci Gere Maine Senator Matt Pouliot of Augusta and House Representative Traci Gere of Kennebunk sit down with MEREDA...

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4 ways to plan for a better 1031 exchange process

November 14, 2023

By: Dannielle Lewis, Teri Samples | Partners at Wipfli 1031 exchanges are common in the real estate world. However, they are often wrought with hidden complexity that can quickly send...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Using the Condominium Act to Solve Land-Use Issues

November 1, 2023

November 29, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn by the Bay – 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back with an Exciting New Format!

October 24, 2023

MEREDA is excited to bring you its annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase Live and In-Person, on a new date: February 29, 2024! As we leap into the new year, leaders...

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2023 Notable Project Awards

October 20, 2023

Deadline Extended! 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....

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DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Financing and its Role in the Development Process

October 18, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00pm Program:...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Freedom Place at 66 State Street (Portland)

October 17, 2023

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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DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Financing and its Role in the Development Process

October 16, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00pm Program:...

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A Fresh Forecast – MEREDA to Hold Annual Forecast Conference in February 2024

October 12, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine – Mark your calendars! The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase has a new date: February 29th, 2024. As we leap...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Freedom Place at 66 State Street (Portland)

October 10, 2023

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Networking Social Returns!

October 5, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. November 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Mariner’s Church Banquet Center 368 Fore Street, Portland About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on...

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Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

October 3, 2023

An Economic Outlook with Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist at NBT Bank Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Office and Chief Economist at NBT Bank, sits down with MEREDA President...

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Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

October 3, 2023

An Economic Outlook with Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist at NBT Bank Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Office and Chief Economist at NBT Bank, sits down with MEREDA President...

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Downtown Portland Class A Office 2023 Mid-Year Update

September 26, 2023

By Samantha Marinko | Associate, The Boulos Company This time last year, I made reference to “the current stalemate in the market,” referring to the minuscule variance in the vacancy...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill

September 21, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Holiday Inn by the Bay88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00amProgram: 9:00 –...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (Portland)

September 19, 2023

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill

September 15, 2023

In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (Portland)

September 12, 2023

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Listen Up! The September 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

September 5, 2023

New Trends in Housing Design: A Conversation with Ryan Senatore, AIA LEED AP, & Will Savage, P.E. Will Savage, President of Acorn Engineering and Ryan Senatore, Principal of Ryan Senatore...

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Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year

Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families

MEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Harvesting the Future: Seaweed in Maine

Listen Up! The November 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

4 ways to plan for a better 1031 exchange process

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Using the Condominium Act to Solve Land-Use Issues

MEREDA’s Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back with an Exciting New Format!

Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2023 Notable Project Awards

DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Financing and its Role in the Development Process

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Freedom Place at 66 State Street (Portland)

DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event – Financing and its Role in the Development Process

A Fresh Forecast – MEREDA to Hold Annual Forecast Conference in February 2024

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Freedom Place at 66 State Street (Portland)

MEREDA’s Annual Fall Networking Social Returns!

Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Downtown Portland Class A Office 2023 Mid-Year Update

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (Portland)

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Innovative Building Products & Revitalization of the Madison Mill

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (Portland)

Listen Up! The September 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!