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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Armature at Hanover Works (Portland)

November 12, 2024

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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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

October 22, 2024

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 27, 2025. The popular annual event...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Johnson Hall Opera House (Gardiner)

October 22, 2024

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Lowering Housing Barriers with Legislative Wins

October 16, 2024

Efforts in Augusta have been focused on implementing policies to address the statewide housing shortage. In many cases, these efforts have included freeing up land use regulations.

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Maine Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Town Meetings

June 30, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, MEREDA members have navigated participating in various town public proceedings conducted virtually. Now, with the opening of municipal buildings and the need to accommodate municipal matters requiring...

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The 2020 MEREDA Index: A Look at the 2019 Data and a Review of Current Conditions

June 10, 2020

On Thursday, June 4th, MEREDA unveiled its 2020 MEREDA Index, at a free-to-attend virtual event to discuss the 2019 data, and apply that knowledge to today’s constantly-shifting landscape and unpredictable future. ...

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Construction Businesses: Navigating State and Federal COVID-19 Workplace Safety Requirements

May 12, 2020

On April 28, Governor Mills released Restarting Maine’s Economy, which lays out a plan for re-opening non-essential businesses. Businesses that were previously deemed essential, including construction businesses, may continue operations...

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Legislative Update from Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)

May 5, 2020

While much has changed in the world in the past months, the MEREDA Public Policy Committee has continued to stay engaged on critical matters impacting our members. From ensuring a...

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Pandemic Leaves Landlords in a Difficult Position

April 21, 2020

by: Gary D. Vogel, Attorney, Drummond Woodsum, MEREDA President The coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone. Many businesses are shut down, or are minimally operating. The CARES Act recently adopted by...

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Governor Mills issues Executive Order lifting in–person requirements for certain notarial acts and acknowledgements

April 16, 2020

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Governor Mills issued Executive Order 37 (EO 37), An Order Temporarily Modifying Certain In-Person Notarizations and Acknowledgement Requirements. This order relaxes certain legal requirements that...

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Maine Home Prices – Where do we go from here?

April 14, 2020

by: Dava Davin, Principal, Portside Real Estate Group When I presented at the 2020 MEREDA Real Estate Forecast Conference in January, I was full of good news and positivity in...

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MEREDA’s 2020 Spring Real Estate Conference has been Rescheduled to September 3rd

April 2, 2020

The Chamberlain Model – Developing Maine’s Future: Then and Now In light of the situation with the Coronavirus, MEREDA has rescheduled its Annual Spring Conference that was scheduled for May...

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Vital Ideas – The 1031 Dominoes

March 24, 2020

by Brit Vitalius, Principal, Designated Broker, Vitalius Real Estate Group In 2019, we saw 1031 exchanges used even more frequently than in past years. Interestingly, the variations in the transactions...

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MEREDA Postpones its March 19 Morning Menu breakfast as well as its March 26 Anniversary Gala

March 12, 2020

In light of the situation with the Coronavirus and recommendations from the recent press conference with Governor Janet Mills, MEREDA has postponed its March 19th Morning Menu breakfast as well...

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