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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MEREDA’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 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’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 ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu – Vertical Harvest Plants a Seed in Downtown Westbrook
The City of Westbrook in partnership with The Day Brothers, LLC has an exciting new mixed-use development project that will be breaking ground this Winter in the heart of its...
Read ArticleNovember Federal Advocacy Alert: Historic Tax Credit Provision
Update courtesy of Greater Portland Landmarks Historic Tax Credit Provisions REMOVED from bill! Last week, a new iteration of the reconciliation infrastructure bill was released and was significantly reduced in...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Next “Morning Menu” In-Person Breakfast Event is Scheduled for November 16
Third Quarter Residential Market Check-In To say it’s been a crazy year for the residential market is a bit of an understatement. Make plans to join us in person on...
Read ArticleSAVE THE DATE! January 20, 2022
MEREDA’s 2022 Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Same great program, new location with lots of elbow room! Details...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Puritan Medical COVID –Building Expansion (P2)
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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