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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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...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Firehouse Village (Scarborough)
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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Like-Kind Exchanges Present a Number of Tax Deferral Options
By S. Andrew Smith, CPA, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes This article is the first in a 3-part series on the mechanics and tax benefits of Like Kind Exchanges Internal Revenue...
Read ArticleHighlighting the Commercial Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index
On May 20, Cheri Bonawitz, CCIM, a Broker at Malone Commercial Brokers, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Cheri’s comments on...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Benjamin Brennan to Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Maine (June 17, 2021) Benjamin Brennan of Portland, and Sales Executive for KONE Elevators has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)Elects Benjamin Brennan to Board of Directors
PORTLAND, Maine (June 17, 2021) Benjamin Brennan of Portland, and Sales Executive for KONE Elevators has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 82 Hanover Street
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 ArticleMEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night Fundraising Event to Fund Eight $1250 Scholarships for Maine Students
PORTLAND, June 14, 2021 – Although the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) wasn’t able to host its “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event again this year due to the...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night Fundraising Event to Fund Eight $1250 Scholarships for Maine Students
PORTLAND, June 14, 2021 – Although the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) wasn’t able to host its “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event again this year due to...
Read ArticleMEREDA Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2020
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition...
Read ArticleMEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year
Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released...
Read ArticleMEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year
Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released...
Read ArticleFrom a Record-Breaking Residential Market to a Rebounding Commercial Market – MEREDA Spring Conference Examines the Health of Maine Real Estate
On Thursday, May 20th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its virtual Spring Conference. As we head into summer amidst record-breaking residential real estate sales, a robust...
Read ArticleThe Stupendous Six: MEREDA 2020 Notable Project Recipients
PORTLAND, Maine (May 24, 2021) The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Pittsfield to Bangor, with...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Creating New Affordable Housing through Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives
Virtual EventJune 17, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM The convergence of current Maine market conditions are driving the costs of owning near urban, or desirable communities. Co-ops, and specifically Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives,...
Read ArticleSneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference!
What can you expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Virtual Spring Conference? The conference will include the unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index, a key economic indicator for Maine, as well as...
Read ArticleChecking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference
PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosts its Spring Conference. The conference will include the unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index, a...
Read ArticleSpotlight on Maine: News from the City of Auburn
By Liz Allen, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, City of Auburn, Maine | Photo Credit: Liz Allen AUBURN COMMITS TO GROWTH, QUALITY & INVESTMENT Exciting things are happening in...
Read ArticleGreater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update
By Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, NAI The Dunham Group On January 21st Justin presented the “Industrial Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s...
Read ArticleCentral Maine Real Estate Weathering Pandemic, Poised For Growth
By Frank Carr, Assistant Broker, MRA The 2020 real estate market in central Maine has faced pandemic-related challenges just like the rest of the world. The good news: while the market...
Read ArticleThe Next Edition of the MEREDA Index will be Unveiled on May 20
As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry. The MEREDA Index is the leading way our industry tracks changes...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference is May 20th! – Unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index & Recognition of 2020 Notable Project Recipients
Virtual EventMay 20, 20218:30 – 11:00 AM The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is excited to virtually bring you its 2021 Spring Conference from 8:30 AM – 11:00...
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