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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Save the Date! MEREDA’s 2022 Spring Conference is May 24th
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is planning its 2022 Annual Spring Conference on May 24, 2022 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Two formats: You Choose...
Read ArticleGreater Portland Office Market Outlook – 2022
By Nate Stevens, Partner / Broker, The Boulos Company On January 20th Nate presented the “Greater Portland Office Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Sells Out!
After what seems like an eternity, MEREDA is returning to Bayside Bowl in Portland for it’s now SOLD OUT Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser! As per usual, all the...
Read ArticleGreater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update – 2022
By Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group On January 20th Justin presented the “Greater Portland Industrial Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Crowd Funding: Modernizing the Capital Stack
This breakfast will provide an opportunity for real estate professionals to get an inside look at some of Maine’s most significant developments underway. Andrew Preston of Presidium Real Estate has...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Crowdfunding: Modernizing the Capital Stack
This breakfast will provide an opportunity for real estate professionals to get an inside look at some of Maine’s most significant developments underway. Andrew Preston of Presidium Real Estate has...
Read ArticleStormwater Compliance: A Guide for Maine Businesses
Businesses play a large role in protecting Maine’s environment, including our land and wildlife, and stormwater compliance is a big part of that. In this article, we’ll break down the...
Read ArticleMEREDA Recognizes Four Outstanding Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine
On January 20, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four outstanding individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event: “Assessing the impact of Portland’s Initiated “Green New Deal” ordinance after one year”
Join us on February 17th for a panel discussion bringing together representatives from the City of Portland, market rate and affordable housing developers and policy experts to assess the impact that the...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for February 17
MEREDA’s Morning Menu –Assessing the impact of Portland’s Initiated “Green New Deal” ordinance after one year. Join us on February 17th for a panel discussion moderated by MEREDA Board Member,...
Read ArticleLegislative Commission on Housing Opportunities Releases Recommendations to Alleviate Barriers to Housing Development
Maine has a housing crisis – there is not enough affordable, efficient, or convenient housing to support a sustainable economic future in our State. To begin to address this issue,...
Read ArticleMEREDA Panel: Vertical Harvest plants a seed in Downtown Westbrook
Last month, at the Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) hosted “Morning Menu” roundtable, Moderator, Craig Young, Partner & Broker at The Boulos Company, and MEREDA Vice President, talked with...
Read ArticleThe Post-Pandemic Business Model: What Construction Companies Need to Thrive During COVID-19
By David Jean, Principal, Albin Randall & Bennett As a contractor, your work requires logical forethought and mathematical precision. After all, you measure twice, cut once, right? In this industry,...
Read ArticleHow to Manage Your Second Property During the Off-Season
Article provided by Clark Insurance A vacation home is great when you need to escape, but maintenance can be a headache – especially when you are not there for prolonged...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is Jan. 20!
MEREDA’s TD Bank Sponsored Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back and better than ever! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. No Walk-ins will be allowed. This year, we’ll be live, in person...
Read ArticleMay the “blended workforce be with you”: Policy and internal control considerations for a new era
by: Kaylyn Landry, Senior Manager | CPA, MSA at BerryDunn & David Stone, Manager | CPA, MBA, CFE at BerryDunn Read this if you have a blended workforce with both...
Read ArticleMEREDA panel: Developers take on emerging trends in Southern Maine
The demand for mixed-use spaces is trending upwards in Southern Maine, experts shared in a panel in September. Speaking at a Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) “Morning Menu” roundtable,...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s TD Bank Sponsored Forecast Conference & Member Showcase is back and better than ever!
This year, we’ll be live, in person in a much larger venue. We are moving across Spring Street to the Cross Insurance Arena located at 1 Civic Center Square in Portland. Two Formats: ...
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