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Analysis & Predictions: Welcome to the Old Normal

Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

By:  Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group The Southern Maine commercial real estate market is doing just fine. Admittedly, that might not be the most attention-grabbing start to an article, but it’s the truth. Since the pandemic,...

Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

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 has a population of 300,000+ and York County’s population...

Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year

Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

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 room, but that is what ten years of sub 4% vacancy will do to a market. This...

Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families

Mar 18, 2025 | Blog, Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

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, in Aroostook County, have been affordable homes for older...

The Future of Work: Prioritizing Well-Being to Drive Success

Feb 4, 2025 | Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

By Stephanie Brock, VP & GM Maine, RED THREAD As the workplace evolves, a critical question emerges: How can organizations effectively balance productivity with employee well-being? In an era of various work models, addressing employees’ needs while...
Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace

Safeguarding Success: Essential Safety Precautions for Fall Protection in the Workplace

Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, Maine Real Estate Insider, Member Articles

by:  Clark Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company Workplace safety is paramount, and one of the most critical aspects is fall protection. Whether you’re working on a construction site, in a manufacturing facility, or any environment with elevated...
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November

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront65 Commercial Street Portland

thu12nov5:00 pm7:00 pmMEREDA's Annual Fall Social is Back!5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront, 65 Commercial Street Portland

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About the Event: MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 12!  Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another

Event Details

About the Event:

MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on November 12!  Mark your calendar now to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity.

MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry offering excellent opportunities to interact with the experts.

Join us and other industry professionals on November 12 from 5 – 7 pm for Hors d’ oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation!

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Refund Policy:
Receipt of your registration indicates your intention to attend and secures you a ticket to the event. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after November 5. RSVP is requested by November 5. Payment is expected at the time of registration.

Ticket Prices:
Members: $55 each | Non-Members: $70 each

Prices increase by $10 after November 5.

Interested in participating in this event as a sponsor?
Sponsoring a MEREDA event puts your brand in front of Maine’s real estate decision-makers. MEREDA’s networking events bring together developers, brokers, investors, architects, attorneys, and municipal leaders who shape the state’s built environment — giving sponsors direct, high-value access to the people driving Maine’s commercial real estate market. Check out our sponsorship package!

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Time

November 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Portland Waterfront

65 Commercial Street Portland

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McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

thu19nov8:30 am10:00 amMorning Menu: Your Property. Your Risk. Your Recovery.8:30 am - 10:00 am McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

Event Details

November 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success

Event Details

November 19, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am

Location: 
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

About the Event:

Your Property. Your Risk. Your Recovery. Disaster Preparedness and Claims Strategy for Commercial Real Estate Owners and Operators

Disasters don’t ask permission. Join us for a focused look at disaster recovery, risk prevention, and claims strategy built specifically for commercial real estate owners, managers, and investors — because protecting your portfolio starts long before disaster hits.

Confirmed Presenters:

Joe Connelly, Founder and Principal Public Insurance Adjuster of Recovery Insurance Adjusters
Josh Emerson, WCP, CRIS, Safety & Risk Consultant, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Bridget Arey, General Manager, SERVPRO of Portland
Moderator, Josh Fifield
, Vice President, Business Insurance, Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by November 12. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after November 12.

Prices increase by $10 after November 12.

Thank you to our Breakfast Series Gold Sponsor:

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Time

November 19, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Location

McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success

35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME

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Price $45.00

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Parking

Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory!  You’ll need it to complete your parking session.  To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. 

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