MEREDA Blog

MEREDA Matters is Back for Season 3

August 1, 2025

This dynamic podcast puts you in the room with Maine’s real estate industry leaders, featuring insider conversations delivering fresh insights from the voices driving responsible development in Maine. We’re excited...

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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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Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference!

May 11, 2021

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...

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Checking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference

May 6, 2021

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...

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Spotlight on Maine: News from the City of Auburn

May 4, 2021

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...

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Greater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update

April 20, 2021

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...

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Central Maine Real Estate Weathering Pandemic, Poised For Growth

April 13, 2021

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...

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The Next Edition of the MEREDA Index will be Unveiled on May 20

April 7, 2021

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...

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MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference is May 20th! – Unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index & Recognition of 2020 Notable Project Recipients

April 6, 2021

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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Midcoast Maine Market Forecast

March 23, 2021

By Dave Holman, Broker, RE/MAX Riverside Commercial On January 21st Dave Holman, Broker at RE/MAX Riverside Commercial, presented the “Midcoast Maine Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development...

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MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT!

March 15, 2021

Thank you to our members for your overwhelming support! This event has now SOLD OUT! If you are still interested in donating to the Scholarship Fund, please contact Shelly Clark...

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Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

March 11, 2021

Virtual EventThursday, April 8, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Maine Designers, Developers, Contractors and Business Owners are already working for the AGING BABY BOOMERS! Older adults are the...

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The Greater Portland Retail Forecast

March 9, 2021

By Peter Harrington, Partner & Associate Broker, Malone Commercial Brokers On January 21st Peter Harrington, Malone Commercial Brokers, presented the “Greater Portland Retail Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate &...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

March 8, 2021

April 8, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM Maine Designers, Developers, Contractors and Business Owners are already working for the AGING BABY BOOMERS! Older adults are the biggest part of our...

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How to comply with Maine’s new paid leave law

March 2, 2021

by: Laura A. Rideout, Partner, Preti Flaherty Article originally published on November 13, 2020 Fittingly, “Vacation Land” is among a small contingent of states that have a paid leave law...

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Pandemic brings new realtors and new perspectives to Maine

February 23, 2021

By Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group Article originally published December 4, 2020 When we first saw headlines about COVID-19 in early 2020, we had no idea...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update

February 19, 2021

March 18, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 AM The cannabis industry is proving to be a cash crop for the State of Maine. Join us on the 18th of March, 2021...

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How COVID 19 Affected Commercial Lending

February 16, 2021

In many ways, the beginning of 2020 was the best of times for commercial lenders – stable rates, lots of deal flow and few loan delinquencies. That would quickly deteriorate...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Cutting Edge Tech: The University of Maine Composites Center

February 4, 2021

Virtual EventWednesday, February 24, 20218:30 – 9:30 AM About the Event: Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E. is the founding Executive Director of the Advanced Structures & Composites Center, a National Science...

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A Fantastic Group of Five: MEREDA Honors Leaders in Real Estate and Development at Recent Forecast Conference

February 2, 2021

On January 21, 2021, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognized five exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the state of...

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Focusing on the Adaptability and Resiliency of Maine, MEREDA Brings Real Estate Experts Together to Forecast the Future

January 26, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, over 500 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered virtually to learn about the latest insights on the real estate economy at the Maine Real...

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Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase!

January 14, 2021

What can you expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Virtual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase? We have 20 MEREDA members taking part in our Virtual Member Showcase As usual, the Forecast Conference...

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Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference!

Checking the Pulse of Maine Real Estate – The 2021 MEREDA Index Unveiled and Discussed at Virtual Spring Conference

Spotlight on Maine: News from the City of Auburn

Greater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update

Central Maine Real Estate Weathering Pandemic, Poised For Growth

The Next Edition of the MEREDA Index will be Unveiled on May 20

MEREDA’s 2021 Spring Conference is May 20th! – Unveiling of the 2021 MEREDA Index & Recognition of 2020 Notable Project Recipients

Midcoast Maine Market Forecast

MEREDA’s Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit Student Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT!

Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

The Greater Portland Retail Forecast

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Senior Housing in Maine: Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond

How to comply with Maine’s new paid leave law

Pandemic brings new realtors and new perspectives to Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Virtual Event – Cannabis Industry Update

How COVID 19 Affected Commercial Lending

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Cutting Edge Tech: The University of Maine Composites Center

A Fantastic Group of Five: MEREDA Honors Leaders in Real Estate and Development at Recent Forecast Conference

Focusing on the Adaptability and Resiliency of Maine, MEREDA Brings Real Estate Experts Together to Forecast the Future

Sneak Peek! What to Expect from MEREDA’s 2021 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase!