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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!

June 24, 2025

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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Aerial view of Notable Project Receipient Firehouse Village

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

June 17, 2025

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

June 11, 2025

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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Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

June 10, 2025

A Conversation on Community-Based Development with Andrew Silsby of Kennebec Savings Bank and Tim Soley of East Brown Cow Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, and Tim...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!

June 24, 2025

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)

June 17, 2025

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

June 11, 2025

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Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

June 10, 2025

A Conversation on Community-Based Development with Andrew Silsby of Kennebec Savings Bank and Tim Soley of East Brown Cow Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, and Tim...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second May Episode!

June 3, 2025

A Conversation on Bangor and Development with Bob Montgomery-Rice of Bangor Savings Bank and Matthew Lewis of Four Directions Development Corporation Bob Montgomery-Rice, President and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank, and Matthew...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

May 22, 2025

L-R: MEREDA President Shannon Richards, Beth Boutin, Evernorth; Betsy Poulin, City of Augusta; Executive Director Shelly Clark; Katie Ramirez, City of Augusta; Mark O’Brien, City of Augusta; Matt Nazar, City...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

May 21, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Scarborough to Belfast to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument,...

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Listen Up! The May 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

May 13, 2025

A Conversation on ReCode Portland with Michael Barton of Reveler and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Michael Barton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development at Reveler, and Jason Howe, Partner...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second April Episode!

April 29, 2025

Innovation in Maine with Matt O’Malia of TimberHP and Ben Herzog of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center Matt O’Malia, Co-Founder and CEO of TimberHP, and Ben Herzog, Wood Technologist...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Economic Outlook for Greater Bangor

April 24, 2025

June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 amProgram: 8:30-10:00 am Location:Hollywood Casino500 Main Street, Bangor, ME About the Event:Join MEREDA on June 5 at Hollywood Casino in...

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MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

April 15, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine – On May 14, 2025, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a “Notable Night” to recognize the most significant and noteworthy commercial development projects...

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Listen Up! The April 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

April 10, 2025

A Legislative Update with Elizabeth Frazier of Pierce Atwood and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Elizabeth (Beth) Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and Jason Howe, Partner and chair of the...

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Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

April 8, 2025

By Roy Donnelly, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Running from Sagadahoc County to Waldo County, Maine’s roughly-defined Midcoast region is home to just under 160,000 people. By contrast, Cumberland County...

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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 DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance

March 5, 2025

Event Details April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch: 11:30 – 12:00 pmProgram: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About...

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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

March 4, 2025

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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Listen Up! The February 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

February 25, 2025

A Conversation with Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, & Matt Tonello of Consigli Construction Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, and...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!

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

MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students

Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second May Episode!

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

Listen Up! The May 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second April Episode!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Economic Outlook for Greater Bangor

MEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development

Listen Up! The April 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

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

MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

Listen Up! The February 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!