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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second May Episode!

June 3, 2025

A Conversation on Bangor and Development with Bob Montgomery-Rice of Bangor Savings Bank and Matthew Lewis of Four Directions Development Corporation Bob Montgomery-Rice, President and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank, and Matthew...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

May 22, 2025

L-R: MEREDA President Shannon Richards, Beth Boutin, Evernorth; Betsy Poulin, City of Augusta; Executive Director Shelly Clark; Katie Ramirez, City of Augusta; Mark O’Brien, City of Augusta; Matt Nazar, City...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024

May 21, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Scarborough to Belfast to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument,...

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Listen Up! The May 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

May 13, 2025

A Conversation on ReCode Portland with Michael Barton of Reveler and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Michael Barton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development at Reveler, and Jason Howe, Partner...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors

November 1, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has announced that Rick Flagg of Scarborough, Regional Vice President of Commercial Lending for Norway Savings Bank has been appointed to its...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors

November 1, 2018

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Change is Necessary to Propel Housing Forward

October 30, 2018

In November 2016, I put forth the thesis that the home building industry was reaching the point of severe labor constraint and that new thinking and business models were needed....

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Saco Mill #4

October 16, 2018

In a 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...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Gary D. Vogel as Vice President

October 16, 2018

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association is pleased to announce that longtime member, Gary Vogel of Drummond Woodsum, has been elected Vice President.

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START-UP SEEKING SPACE FOR SUBLEASE – How Start-ups Can Benefit From Subleasing

October 9, 2018

Maine is the home to a plethora of creative minds—entrepreneurs, artists, techies, chefs—it’s a melting pot of talent from all facets nestled comfortably in the northeast corner of New England....

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase

October 9, 2018

There is no one right or best form of construction project delivery. There are many different ways to structure a construction project from Design-Bid Build, At-Risk Construction Management, Design-Build, and...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase

October 4, 2018

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of This Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond

October 1, 2018

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a bi-partisan tax incentive program based on economically distressed Opportunity Zones. Investors in Qualified Opportunity Zone businesses now have the ability to...

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Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity at the Annual Fall Networking Social

September 25, 2018

Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront, you are invited to the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) highly-anticipated Annual Fall Social on October 25th! MEREDA’s networking...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cliff House Resort

September 25, 2018

In a 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...

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Meet Dan Brennan, New MaineHousing Director

September 18, 2018

Earlier this year, Dan Brennan was confirmed as the new director of MaineHousing, succeeding John Gallagher who recently retired. Brennan has been with MaineHousing for 25 years, and before his appointment as director, he was Senior...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry

September 17, 2018

The marijuana industry offers enormous opportunities for real estate owners and professionals, but poses unique risks and challenges. MEREDA is pleased to welcome attorneys Ted Kelleher and Hannah King from the law offices of...

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Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!

September 17, 2018

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry

September 13, 2018

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Huse School Apartments

September 4, 2018

September 4, 2018 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...

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MEREDA’s Annual Lewiston Auburn Networking Social

August 29, 2018

After the summer break, make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) at Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston on September 27 from 5-7 pm for its...

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Make Plans to Join MEREDA after the Summer Break at Baxter Brewing in Lewiston for its Annual L/A Fall Social!

August 29, 2018

After the summer break, make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) at Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston on September 27 from 5-7 pm for its...

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Homeownership Remains Unaffordable; Rental Affordability Showing Signs of Improvement

August 28, 2018

August 28, 2018 by Richard E. Taylor, Research Manager at MaineHousing MaineHousing has released the 2017 Maine Homeownership and Rental Affordability Index. The index indicates buying or renting a home...

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MEREDA’s DevelopME’s Lunch & Learn Series “Advocating in Augusta”

August 21, 2018

Join DevelopME on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Portland Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for their latest Lunch and Learn event, “Advocating in Augusta” to learn how MEREDA works to promote an environment...

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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second May Episode!

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors

Change is Necessary to Propel Housing Forward

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Saco Mill #4

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Gary D. Vogel as Vice President

START-UP SEEKING SPACE FOR SUBLEASE – How Start-ups Can Benefit From Subleasing

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of This Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond

Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity at the Annual Fall Networking Social

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cliff House Resort

Meet Dan Brennan, New MaineHousing Director

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry

Join MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Huse School Apartments

MEREDA’s Annual Lewiston Auburn Networking Social

Make Plans to Join MEREDA after the Summer Break at Baxter Brewing in Lewiston for its Annual L/A Fall Social!

Homeownership Remains Unaffordable; Rental Affordability Showing Signs of Improvement

MEREDA’s DevelopME’s Lunch & Learn Series “Advocating in Augusta”