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Analysis & Predictions: Welcome to the Old Normal

July 15, 2025

By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group The Southern Maine commercial real estate market is doing just fine. Admittedly, that might not be the most...

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Aerial view of Notable Project Receipient 99 Western Apartments

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 99 Western Apartments (Augusta)

July 8, 2025

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 Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024

July 1, 2025

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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MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024

June 26, 2025

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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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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Multi-Family Market Update

March 29, 2016

The multi-family market is at or near the top of hot real estate sectors in Southern Maine. The dramatic price increases are driven by strong buyer demand, low inventory and...

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MEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Spring Conference: “The Office of the Future & the Future is Now”

March 23, 2016

Today, rapid changes to work styles, expectations of younger generations, and accelerating technological advances are disrupting conventional notions of the office. Workers are abandoning the cubicle, first introduced 50 years...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Energy Islanding: Creating Microgrids for Grid Resiliency and On Site Generation

March 18, 2016

Microgrids are a localized grouping of electricity sources that operate and connect to the centralized grid but can also disconnect and function autonomously. Microgrids serve several functions, they provide continuous...

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Thinking Spring? Think MEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social on March 24th!

March 15, 2016

MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry and are great forums to put a face with a name and make new business connections! Join MEREDA at...

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Southern Midcoast Commercial Happenings

March 15, 2016

The Southern MidCoast (Bath-Brunswick-Topsham) region experienced several long years of anxiety in the general real estate direction, both residential and commercial, beginning with the announcement of the base closure for...

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Legal Implications of Using Drones

March 8, 2016

Drones are used on an increasing basis in many industries, including real estate, farming, law enforcement and certainly in the construction industry. The evolution of the law surrounding drones is...

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Analysis & Predictions: Welcome to the Old Normal

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on 99 Western Apartments (Augusta)

MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024

MEREDA Releases the MEREDA Index Report for 2024

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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

Multi-Family Market Update

MEREDA’s Annual Real Estate Spring Conference: “The Office of the Future & the Future is Now”

MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Energy Islanding: Creating Microgrids for Grid Resiliency and On Site Generation

Thinking Spring? Think MEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social on March 24th!

Southern Midcoast Commercial Happenings

Legal Implications of Using Drones