Maine Real Estate Insider | MEREDA

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

Shelly Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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, completed in the previous year. The exemplary projects from across the state, completed in 2025, not only embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible real estate development, […]

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From Orono to Portland: 7 Development Projects Recognized for Excellence by MEREDA

Shelly Clark — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:16 +0000

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association wrapped up its annual Notable Night celebration on April 30, 2026, at Hannaford Hall in Portland, shining a spotlight on seven commercial development projects that made a lasting mark on Maine’s built environment last year. This year’s honorees represented a wide range of project types — from historic […]

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony

Shelly Clark — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:07:29 +0000

PORTLAND, Maine — On February 26, 2026, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four remarkable individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the state of Maine. The awards were presented at this year’s Forecast Conference at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, which was attended by nearly […]

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MEREDA Forecast Conference takes deep dive into AI in Real Estate

Shelly Clark — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, February 26th, nearly 900 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to hear the latest in economic trends from a respected group of peers. However, it was the opening and closing sessions that kept the crowd buzzing throughout the day. “The Forecast Conference is a […]

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MEREDA Announces Keynote Speaker and New Interactive Afternoon Format for 2026 Forecast Conference

Shelly Clark — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

With the growing importance of AI in all aspects of business, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Steve Weikal, a nationally recognized thought leader on technology and innovation in real estate, will serve as the keynote speaker at MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference, taking place Thursday, February 26, 2026, […]

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

Shelly Clark — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A Conversation with Dr. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood Maine is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis, but the issue is far more complex than rising prices. In this episode of MEREDA Matters, Dr. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing […]

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards

Shelly Clark — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:38:53 +0000

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.

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Register Now for MEREDA’s Annual Forecast Conference – 2/26

Shelly Clark — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:55:56 +0000

Registration is open for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase, which will take place on February 26, 2026. The popular annual event draws nearly 1,000 industry professionals together at the Holiday Inn By the Bay for a day full of presentations on the economy and trends impacting Maine’s […]

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Nightingale & State Street Campus Redevelopment (Portland)

Shelly Clark — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

MEREDA Recognizes its 2024 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, completed in the previous year. The exemplary projects from across the state, completed in 2024, not only embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible real estate […]

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MEREDA’s Fall Conference outlines challenges and opportunities

Shelly Clark — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Portland, Maine – MEREDA hosted its Fall Conference on October 23rd where nearly 300 real estate professionals gathered at USM’s Hannaford Hall. The focus of the half-day conference was to discuss the challenges faced when completing housing projects and to learn about innovative approaches to increasing the number of housing units completed. Housing creation is […]

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