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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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!
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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The Lead Poisoning Control Act: What it Means for Maine Landlords
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...
Read ArticleThe Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Falmouth Schools Redevelopment Project
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA returns to Bangor to host its Annual Networking Social on June 25, 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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Maine’s Aging Trades & Workforce: Who is Going to Build our Buildings?
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,...
Read ArticleMaine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
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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Paxton recently joined MEREDA members for breakfast in Lewiston to present on how Maine’s Historic Tax Credit has transformed Historic Rehabilitation in the State. Read on to learn more about Maine's Historic...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 7 Notable Projects of 2014
Projects from Portland to Ellsworth to Farmington Received Special Recognition at MEREDA’s 2015 Annual Spring Conference The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recently announced winners of its 2014 Notable...
Read ArticleMaine’s Growing Food Economy & Its Impact on Real Estate: Highlights from MEREDA’s 2015 Annual Spring Conference
Over 280 industry professionals gathered on May 12th to discuss the commercial real estate implications of Maine’s booming food and beverage economy. Maine has become a culinary destination, known for...
Read ArticleMEREDA Brought National Speaker to Maine for Discussion on Consumer Insights for Residential Development Opportunities by Generation
A crowd of Maine’s real estate professionals gathered recently to listen to a renowned national speaker present consumer insights for residential development opportunities by generation. The Maine Real Estate &...
Read ArticleTechPlace an Exciting Project for the State and Region
In January, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) opened TechPlace, Brunswick Landing’s Technology Accelerator. TechPlace supports the business development needs of early-stage companies and startups in a shared and collaborative...
Read ArticleMaine’s Growing Food Economy & Its Impact on Real Estate – MEREDA’s Annual Spring Conference is May 12!
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will Host its Annual Real Estate Spring Conference on May 12 in Portland.Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday Inn...
Read ArticleReal Estate Tip: Buyers’ Blues
Buyer beware is an old warning. A recent title insurance case reminds us just how wary a buyer must be, even in 2015. In the case of IQ Holdings, Inc. v....
Read ArticleAre you ready for IPD?
Successful design and construction projects require multiple parties with specialized expertise to work effectively together for the duration of the project. Often, within the constraints of today’s traditional construction delivery...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 3rd Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event is April 30
MEREDA’s annual Bowl-a-Thon Fundraising Event supports scholarships for students enrolled in building trades, architecture, engineering, construction, and business programs at Maine's community colleges. The event will include a silent auction of assorted sports,...
Read ArticleAppraising Real Estate in Maine – Important Regulatory Information
The Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers (MBREA) was established to protect the public through examination and licensure of persons who wish to conduct real estate appraisals for a fee...
Read ArticleDonating Real Estate to Charity
Donating real estate to a charitable organization can benefit both the charity and the donor. The tax laws provide several methods for donation of real estate, both during a donor’s...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event – The Historic Tax Credit Effect: How these Credits Have Transformed the Feasibility of Historic Rehabilitation
The percentage of historic buildings in Maine is one of the highest in the country, with these buildings comprising a significant proportion of the state’s real estate portfolio. For years...
Read ArticleGreen Building Systems – What is out there
With continued national concern regarding energy costs and environmental efficiency, green building systems allow owners and the public to increase, assess, and understand the environmental and energy efficiency of a...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Additions to its Board of Directors
Tanya Emery of Hampden, Mike Galeucia of Scarborough, and Rick Harnum of Hampden have been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association...
Read ArticleThe Outlook for Maine’s Economy is Bright
As a key economic indicator for Maine, the MEREDA Index measures the pulse of the state’s real estate industry. The MEREDA Index is the leading way our industry tracks changes in Maine’s...
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