MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024
MEREDA has released its 19th edition of The MEREDA Index. As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry and is...
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A Conversation with Corinne Watson of Tiny Homes of Maine and Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber Corinne Watson, Co-Founder of Tiny Homes of Maine, and Kevin Hancock, Managing Owner of...
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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Firehouse Village (Scarborough)
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 Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Funds for Maine Students
MEREDA is thrilled to announce that its Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser will once again enable the organization to donate a total of $15,000 towards scholarships to Maine students entering...
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2019 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase
Each January, over 900 of the state’s leading real estate experts attend MEREDA’s TD Bank Sponsored Signature Event, the Annual Forecast Conference & Member Showcase. Scheduled to be held on January...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 65 Munjoy Street Condominiums
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...
Read ArticleAre you in for a (price) shock?
Compared to where we were ten years ago, the real estate and construction segments of our economy are booming. The uptick in development in hotels, condominiums, apartments and commercial facilities,...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of this Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Hodgkins School Apartments
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...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors
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...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association Appoints Rick Flagg of Norway Savings Bank to Board of Directors
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...
Read ArticleChange is Necessary to Propel Housing Forward
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....
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Saco Mill #4
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...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association Announces Gary D. Vogel as Vice President
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association is pleased to announce that longtime member, Gary Vogel of Drummond Woodsum, has been elected Vice President.
Read ArticleSTART-UP SEEKING SPACE FOR SUBLEASE – How Start-ups Can Benefit From Subleasing
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....
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – AIA Contracts: Setting the Stage for Success at the Contracts Phase
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – Opportunity Zones: What you Need to Know to Take Advantage of This Opportunity in Real Estate and Beyond
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...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity at the Annual Fall Networking Social
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Cliff House Resort
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...
Read ArticleMeet Dan Brennan, New MaineHousing Director
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry
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...
Read ArticleJoin MEREDA for another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront!
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast – On Fertile Ground: The Maine Marijuana Industry
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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