MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024
MEREDA has released its 19th edition of The MEREDA Index. As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry and is...
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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!
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...
Read Article Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
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...
Read Article Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second May Episode!
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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Deadline Extended for Nominations for 2022 Notable Project Awards
Nominations are still being accepted for MEREDA’s Notable Project Awards. The recipients will be recognized at our Annual Spring Conference in 2023. In order to be considered, all projects must be...
Read ArticleMaine is readying new public-private financing tool to facilitate “green” development
Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing has enabled at least $2 billion of energy-saving upgrades in other states, but Maine bankers fear it will bring added risk to mortgage...
Read ArticleMEREDA Inducts Four Exceptional Individuals to Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus
PORTLAND, Maine — On November 3, 2022, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) inducted four exceptional individuals to their Honorary Board as Directors Emeritus. The MEREDA Board of...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Deering Place
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...
Read ArticleREGISTRATION IS OPEN! MEREDA’s Signature Event is January 26, 2023
MEREDA’s 2023 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Join us and the top minds in real estate for MEREDA’s...
Read ArticleDevelopME Lunch & Learn – Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing
When:Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Time:11:30am-1:00pm Where:Portland Elks Club, 1945 Congress Street, Portland, ME ABOUT THE EVENT: MaineHousing Senior Director of Finance and Lending, Adam Krea, and Director of Development, Mark Wiesendanger, will discuss...
Read ArticleElection day is next week. We encourage you to vote and make your voice heard!
On November 8, 2022, Portland voters will consider 13 ballot questions, consisting of five proposed Citizen’s Initiative questions and eight proposed Portland Charter Commission questions. These 13 questions, an unusually...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Navigating Urban Fill and Contaminated Media in Real Estate Development – What to Expect Before and After Breaking Ground
In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:November 10, 2022 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Real estate development...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Children’s Museum + Theatre
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 40 Free Street (Portland)
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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