Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards
Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.
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MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference
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 26, 2026. The popular annual event...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Nightingale & State Street Campus Redevelopment (Portland)
MEREDA Recognizes its 2024 Notable Project Award Recipients – Each year, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recognizes some of the state’s most “noteworthy and significant” real estate...
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MEREDA’s Fall Conference outlines challenges and opportunities
Portland, Maine – MEREDA hosted its Fall Conference on October 23rd where nearly 300 real estate professionals gathered at USM’s Hannaford Hall. The focus of the half-day conference was to...
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How Commercial Lending, Appraisals and being a Landlord has Changed Amongst the Covid-19 crisis.
Virtual EventFriday, May 29, 20208:30 – 9:30 AM Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the pandemic, MEREDA is presenting a series of free forums on relevant topics to keep members...
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Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic, MEREDA is presenting a series of free virtual forums on relevant topics to help keep members informed. While these events are...
Read ArticleConstruction Businesses: Navigating State and Federal COVID-19 Workplace Safety Requirements
On April 28, Governor Mills released Restarting Maine’s Economy, which lays out a plan for re-opening non-essential businesses. Businesses that were previously deemed essential, including construction businesses, may continue operations...
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While much has changed in the world in the past months, the MEREDA Public Policy Committee has continued to stay engaged on critical matters impacting our members. From ensuring a...
Read ArticleLegislative Update from Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)
While much has changed in the world in the past months, the MEREDA Public Policy Committee has continued to stay engaged on critical matters impacting our members. From ensuring a...
Read ArticleReal Estate as an Essential Business – DECD Guidance and City of Portland Restrictions on Real Estate Activities
On April 15, 2020 the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) released new guidance related to the operations of real estate as an essential business during the COVID-19...
Read ArticlePandemic Leaves Landlords in a Difficult Position
by: Gary D. Vogel, Attorney, Drummond Woodsum, MEREDA President The coronavirus pandemic is affecting everyone. Many businesses are shut down, or are minimally operating. The CARES Act recently adopted by...
Read ArticleGovernor Mills issues Executive Order lifting in–person requirements for certain notarial acts and acknowledgements
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Governor Mills issued Executive Order 37 (EO 37), An Order Temporarily Modifying Certain In-Person Notarizations and Acknowledgement Requirements. This order relaxes certain legal requirements that...
Read ArticleMaine Home Prices – Where do we go from here?
by: Dava Davin, Principal, Portside Real Estate Group When I presented at the 2020 MEREDA Real Estate Forecast Conference in January, I was full of good news and positivity in...
Read ArticleMessage from MEREDA’s President
To our Members: What a challenging time we find ourselves in! First and foremost, I hope this email finds you, your family, loved ones and coworkers safe and healthy. We...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2020 Spring Real Estate Conference has been Rescheduled to September 3rd
The Chamberlain Model – Developing Maine’s Future: Then and Now In light of the situation with the Coronavirus, MEREDA has rescheduled its Annual Spring Conference that was scheduled for May...
Read ArticleSuccessful CEO’s Look Back to Prepare Forward
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...
Read ArticleVital Ideas – The 1031 Dominoes
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...
Read ArticleWhat’s Up in the Hotel Business?
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA Postpones its March 19 Morning Menu breakfast as well as its March 26 Anniversary Gala
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...
Read ArticleConstruction Trends in 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...
Read ArticleMEREDA Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting Responsible Development in Maine
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...
Read ArticleThe Risks and Regulations Associated with Waterfront Development in Maine
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event “Town Hall with the Mayor: Kate Snyder, City of Portland”
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...
Read ArticleStop me if you’ve heard this before
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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