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Top 3 Workplace Design Insights for 2025

July 29, 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

July 23, 2025

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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Notable Project Receipient Malone Family Tower

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Malone Family Tower (Portland)

July 22, 2025

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 Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

July 21, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine (July 21, 2025) – Lenny Rendell of Gorham, John Finegan of South Portland, and Justin Laverriere of North Yarmouth have been elected to the board of directors of...

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Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

April 8, 2025

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...

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Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

April 1, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2025 Forecast Conference, held on February 27th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders to explore...

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Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year

March 25, 2025

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...

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Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families

March 18, 2025

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,...

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MEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony

March 11, 2025

L-R: Mark Stasium, Brandon J. Mazer, Shelly R Clark, Jonathan Culley, Catherine Culley, Marieke Thormann, Shannon Richards PORTLAND, Maine — On February 27, 2025, the Maine Real Estate and Development...

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MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance

March 5, 2025

Event Details April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch: 11:30 – 12:00 pmProgram: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About...

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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

March 4, 2025

On Thursday, February 27th, nearly 1,000 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and outlooks for...

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Listen Up! The February 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

February 25, 2025

A Conversation with Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, & Matt Tonello of Consigli Construction Ryan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, and...

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A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development.

February 14, 2025

Event Details May 14, 2025 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Hannaford Hall – Abromson Community Education Center88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most...

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Register for MEREDA’s Premier Event – Feb. 27

February 14, 2025

The popular annual event draws nearly 1,000 industry professionals together at the Holiday Inn By the Bay for a day full of presentations on the economy and trends impacting Maine’s...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

February 12, 2025

Jeremy Deering of Scarborough and Ron Dovich of Cumberland have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

February 5, 2025

Event Details March 20, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:On March 20th,...

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

February 4, 2025

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...

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Looking for a 2025 Economic and Real Estate Outlook? Join the Movers & Shakers at MEREDA’s Forecast Conference

January 28, 2025

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...

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

January 21, 2025

Workplace safety is paramount, and one of the most critical aspects is fall protection.

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

January 17, 2025

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Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

January 14, 2025

Cities across the country are undergoing a quiet revolution, one where history meets progress.

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MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

December 31, 2024

Event Details Thursday, February 27th 9AM – 5PMHoliday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland ME Join the movers and shakers of Maine’s real estate industry on February 27th...

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Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

December 24, 2024

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year, all of which embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible development. The nomination...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings

December 19, 2024

January 30, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the...

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Maine’s Midcoast Market Update

Recap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine

Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year

Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families

MEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony

MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry

Listen Up! The February 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

A Notable Night… A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development.

Register for MEREDA’s Premier Event – Feb. 27

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Appointment to its Board of Directors

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

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

Looking for a 2025 Economic and Real Estate Outlook? Join the Movers & Shakers at MEREDA’s Forecast Conference

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – How to Rezone a Town: Lessons Learned During ReCode

Reviving History: How Historic Tax Credits Breathe New Life into Old Buildings

MEREDA’s 2025 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

Nomination Deadline Extended for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Introduction to Cost Segregation and Significant Tax Savings