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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

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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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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Successful CEO’s Look Back to Prepare Forward

March 31, 2020

by George E Casey Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Stockbridge Associates, LLC General Patton said he hated paying for the same real estate twice. You should feel the same about paying...

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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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What’s Up in the Hotel Business?

March 17, 2020

by Sean Riley, President & CEO, Maine Course Hospitality Group Great Ride for Hotels I recall speaking at the MEREDA conference back in 2009. It was a tough year to...

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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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Construction Trends in 2020

March 3, 2020

by Asha Echeverria, Shareholder, Bernstein Shur Welcome to the new decade! Though we can expect trends from 2019 to continue, the focus on the new decade and the bull construction...

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MEREDA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Responsible Development in Maine

February 26, 2020

2020 is MEREDA’s 35th Anniversary and we are proud to celebrate 35 years of service to our industry and our state!To mark this occasion, we are holding a celebratory gala event...

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The Risks and Regulations Associated with Waterfront Development in Maine

February 18, 2020

By Gordon Smith, Verrill Waterfront development in Maine is on the rise. While waterfront development has a big investment upside, it can pose additional regulatory challenges and risks. Whether you...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Town Hall with the Mayor: Kate Snyder, City of Portland”

February 14, 2020

MEREDA is honored and excited to invite its membership to “Breakfast with the Mayor of Portland, Kate Snyder”. A welcomed opportunity to engage in a “Town Hall Meeting” discussion about...

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before

February 11, 2020

by Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner, Designated Broker at NAI The Dunham Group Is it plagiarism if you copy yourself? I hope not, because here goes… “Vacancy rates are getting...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matt Worthen to its Board of Directors

February 3, 2020

Matthew Worthen of Falmouth, has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

January 29, 2020

The five-story, 280-spaced Arts District Garage parking structure on the corner of Brown Street and Cumberland Ave was completed in the summer of 2019. The Arts District Garage project provides lasting...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

January 28, 2020

Portland, ME: In a ballroom overflowing with the broad spectrum of Maine’s real estate and development professionals, MEREDA President Gary Vogel singled out five individuals at last week’s annual Forecast...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

January 28, 2020

In a ballroom overflowing with the broad spectrum of Maine’s real estate and development professionals, MEREDA President Gary Vogel singled out five individuals at last week’s annual Forecast Conference. If...

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Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

January 23, 2020

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“Outlook Good”: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Calls for Continued Growth

January 21, 2020

Over 900 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals converged on the Holiday Inn by the Bay Thursday, each one on the hunt for the latest and greatest industry information...

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Safe Harbor Options for Taxpayers as the Solar ITC Begins to Sunset

December 24, 2019

By Mark Vitello, BerryDunn Read this if you are a solar investor, developer, or installer. The solar carve out of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a great incentive...

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Perceptions of Housing in Maine

December 17, 2019

By: MaineHousing Staff Housing is a hot topic these days – from affordable housing challenges across Maine, to having enough housing for our communities and businesses to thrive, for aging...

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

December 16, 2019

Tiffany Dembowski of Portland has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners, developers...

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

December 13, 2019

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Motherhouse

December 10, 2019

In multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping to...

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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

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Successful CEO’s Look Back to Prepare Forward

Vital Ideas – The 1031 Dominoes

What’s Up in the Hotel Business?

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

Construction Trends in 2020

MEREDA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Responsible Development in Maine

The Risks and Regulations Associated with Waterfront Development in Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Town Hall with the Mayor: Kate Snyder, City of Portland”

Stop me if you’ve heard this before

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects Matt Worthen to its Board of Directors

Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Outstanding Members with Annual Awards

Join MEREDA for Breakfast on Feb. 25 for a Morning Menu Presentation: “Portland’s Arts District Garage: A Case Study of Private Parking Structure Development”

“Outlook Good”: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Calls for Continued Growth

Safe Harbor Options for Taxpayers as the Solar ITC Begins to Sunset

Perceptions of Housing in Maine

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

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

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Motherhouse