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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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Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

November 19, 2024

by Andre Rossignol, Associate Vice President, CORE Northern Maine has renewed its focus on economic development, with several key opportunitiesemerging. The revitalization of the former Loring Air Force Base, new...

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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’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse

November 6, 2024

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion focusing on the recent closure of 12 restaurants in Southern Maine over the past 12 weeks. This moderated session will feature restaurateurs sharing their...

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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

October 29, 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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Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

October 29, 2024

By: Samantha Pedersen CPA, Director, Albin, Randall & Bennett Maine’s manufacturing sector is receiving a significant boost through a series of strategic initiatives and grants aimed at promoting Maine-made products...

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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

October 22, 2024

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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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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Listen Up! The October 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

October 8, 2024

A Conversation with Josh Levy of Waterstone Properties Josh Levy, Principal & Co-Founder of Waterstone Properties, sits down with MEREDA President Shannon Richards for the fourth episode in the second...

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

October 1, 2024

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Homeless Services Center (Portland)

September 24, 2024

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Listen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

September 17, 2024

A Legislative Update with Attorney Jason Howe and Senator Matt Pouliot Jason Howe, an attorney at Preti Flaherty and Co-Chair of MEREDA’s Public Policy Committee, and Matt Pouliot, a realtor...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

September 12, 2024

Make plans to join us on September 19th at our first event back after the summer hiatus as we kick off our Morning Menu Breakfast Series with Mayor of Portland,...

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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

September 9, 2024

This course provides an in-depth examination for real estate professionals looking to deepen their understanding of antitrust laws and their impact on the real estate industry.

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MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!

September 8, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social returns on October 24! Mark your calendars...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

September 4, 2024

On October 17th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion with founding members of Maine’s new soccer team, Hearts of Pine.

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

September 3, 2024

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Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

August 13, 2024

By: Ben Sprague, Senior Vice President/Commercial Lender, First National Bank After several frustrating years of frenzied activity, there are signs the rental market is stabilizing. To be sure, rents are...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

August 6, 2024

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Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace

July 30, 2024

By: Stephanie Brock, RED THREAD, VP & GM Maine In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption isn’t just reshaping workplace dynamics; it’s ushering in a new era of...

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Recent Posts

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

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Northern Maine’s Economic Revival: Key Projects and Opportunities for Growth

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

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Restaurant Apocalypse

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

Fueling Innovation: Maine’s Strategic Support for Manufacturing Businesses

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

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

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

Listen Up! The October 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2024 Notable Project Awards

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Homeless Services Center (Portland)

Listen Up! The September 2024 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Beyond the Settlement: Practice Changes

MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social Returns on October 24th!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Kicking Off Change – Exploring the Impact and Vision of Maine’s Hearts of Pine

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Northeastland Hotel (Presque Isle)

Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

Unveiling the Transformative Power of AI in the Modern Workplace