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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 The Hyatt Place Portland, Old Port

November 17, 2015

In the fifth of a 7-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 – Our Lakes, Our Future: Preserving Shorefront Value

November 10, 2015

Maine lakes are not only beautiful, they are a surprisingly powerful economic engine — generating more than $3.5 billion in annual spending, providing more jobs than any single Maine employer,...

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The “Cap Rate”

November 10, 2015

You may hear the term “Cap Rate” in discussions or articles involving commercial real estate. Even if you already have an understanding of what the term means, here is a...

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MEREDA Endorses Question 2 on Statewide Ballot, Opposes Question 2 in Portland

October 27, 2015

MEREDA Endorses Question 2 on Statewide Ballot MEREDA supports Question 2 on the statewide ballot, the Senior Affordable Housing Bond. This bond would authorize the sale of $15 million in...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Bay House Condominiums

October 20, 2015

In the fourth of a 7-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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Do You Have a License For That? When You Need More Than A Handshake

October 13, 2015

If you own real estate, there may be an occasion when a neighbor, contractor, or someone else seeks a favor. For example, someone may want to temporarily use or pass...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event – Creating in Maine: the “State of Manufacturing” and a Site-Selection/Plant Development Case Study

October 7, 2015

Did you know there are over 1,800 manufacturers in Maine employing over 55,000 people with an average salary of $54,000/year? The impact of manufacturing in our state currently and in...

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Emerging workplace challenges: age, weight and drugs

October 6, 2015

Maine once led the nation in the cost of workers’ compensation insurance but reforms and hard work have changed all that. Since 1992, costs have been cut in half. The...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event: Real Estate Partnerships: How to make money while keeping your investors, your bank and the IRS happy.

October 5, 2015

In today’s complicated real estate market, rarely can one party bring all the resources needed to complete an ambitious real estate project. Whether it be capital, know-how or a below-market...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Arrives in Bangor on October 6th!

October 1, 2015

Join MEREDA in Bangor at our “Practical Considerations for Major Redevelopment Projects” event and get the inside scoop on what may be next for the City of Bangor!

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Be prepared for the worst by being the best prepared

September 22, 2015

By Barb Rapoza and Holly Merrill, Marketing Managers, SERVPROWith September being National Preparedness Month it’s important to have a game plan in place whether it be for you personally or...

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Be prepared for the worst by being the best prepared.

September 22, 2015

With September being National Preparedness Month it’s important to have a game plan in place whether it be for you personally or your business. National Preparedness Month is a campaign...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to Host Annual Fall Social on October 22 on Portland’s Waterfront

September 21, 2015

When: October 22, 2015 | Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Portland Downtown Waterfront, 65 Commercial St., Portland, ME About the Event:MEREDA’s networking events attract key players...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event: Practical Considerations for Major Redevelopment Projects – and What’s Next in the City of Bangor

September 14, 2015

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on October 6 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at Hollywood Casino Hotel in Bangor to hear the inside...

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Department of Justice Best Practices on Cybersecurity: Guidance for Smaller Organizations

September 8, 2015

Protecting your business from cyber breaches can be a daunting task. This is especially so with limited budgets and personnel. Most know of the horror stories, some think "it will...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to Host Annual L/A Fall Networking Social at Baxter Brewing Co.

August 27, 2015

After the summer break, make plans to join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) at Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston on September 24 from 5-7 pm for its...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Seaport Village & The Inn at Seaport

August 25, 2015

In the third of a 7-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...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Seaport Village & The Inn at Seaport

August 25, 2015

In the third of a 7-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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Brand Marketing Positions Businesses for Top Price When Selling

August 18, 2015

Often times when a business owner decides it’s time to sell his or her company, revenues are on the decline. If your business is upside down because debts exceed assets, then...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Series Returns on September 10th – Risk Management at the State House: What you don’t know could hurt you, or help you!

August 12, 2015

Every year, the Maine Legislature and Governor consider over a thousand bills, and chances are high that some of them threaten to impact your business. Savvy business leaders today stay...

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

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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 The Hyatt Place Portland, Old Port

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Our Lakes, Our Future: Preserving Shorefront Value

The “Cap Rate”

MEREDA Endorses Question 2 on Statewide Ballot, Opposes Question 2 in Portland

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Bay House Condominiums

Do You Have a License For That? When You Need More Than A Handshake

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event – Creating in Maine: the “State of Manufacturing” and a Site-Selection/Plant Development Case Study

Emerging workplace challenges: age, weight and drugs

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Event: Real Estate Partnerships: How to make money while keeping your investors, your bank and the IRS happy.

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Arrives in Bangor on October 6th!

Be prepared for the worst by being the best prepared

Be prepared for the worst by being the best prepared.

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to Host Annual Fall Social on October 22 on Portland’s Waterfront

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event: Practical Considerations for Major Redevelopment Projects – and What’s Next in the City of Bangor

Department of Justice Best Practices on Cybersecurity: Guidance for Smaller Organizations

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to Host Annual L/A Fall Networking Social at Baxter Brewing Co.

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Seaport Village & The Inn at Seaport

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Seaport Village & The Inn at Seaport

Brand Marketing Positions Businesses for Top Price When Selling

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Series Returns on September 10th – Risk Management at the State House: What you don’t know could hurt you, or help you!