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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Navigating Brokerage Relationships, Agreements, and Compensation

August 22, 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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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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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

August 8, 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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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

August 6, 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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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Capital Judicial Center

August 9, 2016

In the third of a 6-part series exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Alternative Project Delivery – the New Economic Development Opportunity

August 8, 2016

Relationships between the public and private sectors in the provision of infrastructure projects and other services are evolving and becoming more fluid. A popular term of art to describe these...

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MEREDA Raises Money for Maine Students through Scholarship Fundraiser

August 2, 2016

On May 5th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its Fourth Annual " Strikes for Scholars" Bowl-a-Thon and Silent Auction Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland. Thanks to...

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Energy Islanding: Creating Microgrids for Grid Resiliency and On Site Generation

July 26, 2016

Microgrids are a localized grouping of electricity sources that operate and connect to the centralized grid but can also disconnect and function autonomously. These systems can serve a number of...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects William Schad to its Board of Directors

July 25, 2016

William Schad of North Yarmouth has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial real estate owners,...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2016-17 Officers

July 19, 2016

Paul Peck, attorney at Drummond & Drummond and real estate developer with LWS Development LLC is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2016-17 Officers

July 19, 2016

PORTLAND, Maine (July 19, 2016) Paul Peck, attorney at Drummond & Drummond and real estate developer with LWS Development LLC is the new president of the Maine Real Estate &...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Circular Block Building

July 12, 2016

In the second of a 6-part series exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past...

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Lead Paint and Drinking Water in Maine – Now Under Even More Scrutiny, with More Enforcement and Liability Issues Coming

July 5, 2016

Lead paint is a well-known problem for older homes, and lead in residential drinking water from historic plumbing is also a recognized issue in Maine. Lead can be a serious...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

June 30, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has announced that Lawrence A. Wold, president of TD Bank has retired from MEREDA’s Board of Directors after 18 years of service....

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3 Ways to a Faster Commercial Mortgage Loan Decision

June 28, 2016

When you want to make a real estate investment or re-visit your existing financing, the last thing you want to do is spend your time waiting for a lenders credit...

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Homeownership Remains Affordable; Rentals Less So

June 21, 2016

MaineHousing has released the 2015 Maine Home Ownership and Rental Affordability Index. This latest index reveals little change in affordability from 2014 to 2015 for both home buyers and renters...

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Construction considerations in the craft beer industry

June 14, 2016

The explosion of craft brewing in the recent years has created a need for support of breweries from other industries, including construction and real estate. In a study conducted by...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Press Hotel

June 7, 2016

In the first of a 6-part series exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2015

May 19, 2016

Projects from York County to Dover-Foxcroft Received Special Recognition at MEREDA’s 2016 Annual Spring Conference The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization for commercial real estate...

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Historic Masonry Reborn – “The care of historic brick and stone buildings in Maine”

May 17, 2016

The restoration and repair of historic masonry buildings can be challenging. Owners who are using Historic Tax Credits to help finance their project are required to meet the standards of...

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Lurking just below the surface of the Real Estate Recovery

April 19, 2016

With all the positive energy and robust investment in Maine’s real estate markets, there is reason to be optimistic if not jubilant about your prospects for success as a developer,...

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SAVE THE DATE: Office of the Future to be unveiled May 17

April 12, 2016

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the trade association for commercial real estate in Maine, will host a half-day conference about the “Office of the Future” on Tue.,...

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New England Market Overview

April 12, 2016

After a slow and steady recovery it is time to officially say goodbye to the effects of The Great Recession. At this time two years ago the national economy experienced...

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4th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon & Silent Auction Fundraising Event

April 7, 2016

MEREDA is proud to sponsor its 4th Annual "Strikes for Scholars" Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 5, 2016. “Strikes for Scholars” supports scholarships for Maine...

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Lunch & Learn Event – Antitrust: Navigating Brokerage Relationships, Agreements, and Compensation

Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

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

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

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Capital Judicial Center

MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Alternative Project Delivery – the New Economic Development Opportunity

MEREDA Raises Money for Maine Students through Scholarship Fundraiser

Energy Islanding: Creating Microgrids for Grid Resiliency and On Site Generation

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Elects William Schad to its Board of Directors

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2016-17 Officers

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Names New President and Announces 2016-17 Officers

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Circular Block Building

Lead Paint and Drinking Water in Maine – Now Under Even More Scrutiny, with More Enforcement and Liability Issues Coming

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Retiring Board Member

3 Ways to a Faster Commercial Mortgage Loan Decision

Homeownership Remains Affordable; Rentals Less So

Construction considerations in the craft beer industry

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Press Hotel

Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2015

Historic Masonry Reborn – “The care of historic brick and stone buildings in Maine”

Lurking just below the surface of the Real Estate Recovery

SAVE THE DATE: Office of the Future to be unveiled May 17

New England Market Overview

4th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon & Silent Auction Fundraising Event