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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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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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The First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature was exciting and eventful. Read on for a review of the highlights.

August 11, 2015

By Andrea Cianchette Maker, Government Relations Attorney, Pierce Atwood LLP, and Public Policy Counsel to MEREDAGovernor Elected with a Strong Vote Last November Governor LePage was re-elected by a larger...

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The First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature was exciting and eventful. Read on for a review of the highlights.

August 11, 2015

Governor Elected with a Strong Vote Last November Governor LePage was re-elected by a larger margin than expected, securing his second term which started January 7, 2015. The governor’s first...

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IRS Form 3115 and Common Area Maintenance Charges

August 4, 2015

Is it a tenant-paid repair or a landlord-paid capital expenditure? This is an important question for landlords and tenants with common area maintenance provisions in their leases. The IRS now...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Courtyard by Marriott

July 28, 2015

MEREDA: Describe the building and project. J.B. Brown & Sons: The project consists of a 132 room Courtyard by Marriott, 7,000 sf Tiqa restaurant, 14 residential condominium units, and 34...

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Protect your Commercial Real Estate Investment

July 21, 2015

My father always said, “If it’s worthwhile doing, it’s worthwhile doing right”. As a teenager, it was one of those absolutely grating sayings that usually accompanied some menial assignment or...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces 2015-16 Officers and Welcomes New Board Member

July 14, 2015

PORTLAND, Maine (July 14, 2015) – The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce its 2015-16 slated officers, which include Paul Peck of Drummond & Drummond,...

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Kick Your Taxes Down the Road with a Like-Kind Exchange

July 14, 2015

The “like-kind exchange” rules housed in Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 allow taxpayers to defer gain on the sale of a business or investment property if they reinvest in a...

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Retiring Board Members

July 1, 2015

Jaimie Schwartz of Bernstein Shur served as a contributing member of the MEREDA Board for the past 13 years. MEREDA recognized Schwartz in 2011 with its Robert B. Patterson, Jr....

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The Role of the Real Estate Appraiser

June 30, 2015

What is the role of the real estate Appraiser in a purchase and sale transaction? Why isn’t the contract price used as the measure of market value? Well, for starters,...

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The Lead Poisoning Control Act: What it Means for Maine Landlords

June 23, 2015

By Rudman Winchell Attorney Jonathan P. Hunter Over eighty percent of all homes built prior to 1978 contain lead-based paint. The Lead Poisoning Control Act, 22 M.R.S. §§ 1314-1329, originally...

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Falmouth Schools Redevelopment Project

June 2, 2015

by Jessica Estes, CBRE | The Boulos Company In the first of a 7-part series exclusive to the Maine Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the...

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MEREDA returns to Bangor to host its Annual Networking Social on June 25, 2015!

June 1, 2015

June 25, 2015 – 5:00PM to 7:00PMSea Dog Banquet & Conference Center 26 Front Street Bangor, ME MEREDA provides members and guests great networking opportunities throughout the year and our...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Maine’s Aging Trades & Workforce: Who is Going to Build our Buildings?

May 29, 2015

Buffet Breakfast: 7:30 ~ Program: 8:00 – 9:00 AM The average age of our trade workers (plumbers, electricians, sheet rockers, etc.) is over 50. Like our state workers in general,...

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Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

May 26, 2015

by Greg Paxton, Executive Director, Maine PreservationHistoric Preservation may be the least understood major economic development strategy in Maine, bringing numerous financial benefits to the state’s communities. Preservation drives downtown...

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

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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!

The First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature was exciting and eventful. Read on for a review of the highlights.

The First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature was exciting and eventful. Read on for a review of the highlights.

IRS Form 3115 and Common Area Maintenance Charges

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Courtyard by Marriott

Protect your Commercial Real Estate Investment

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Announces 2015-16 Officers and Welcomes New Board Member

Kick Your Taxes Down the Road with a Like-Kind Exchange

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Recognizes Retiring Board Members

The Role of the Real Estate Appraiser

The Lead Poisoning Control Act: What it Means for Maine Landlords

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Falmouth Schools Redevelopment Project

MEREDA returns to Bangor to host its Annual Networking Social on June 25, 2015!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Maine’s Aging Trades & Workforce: Who is Going to Build our Buildings?

Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit