Greater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year
By: Sam LeGeyt, SIOR, Partner | Broker, The Dunham Group Vacancy Rates It’s astonishing that we have gotten to a place where 100 basis points of vacancy feels like breathing...
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Collaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families
Used with permission by the Genesis Community Loan Fund. Former property owners, Lester and Deborah Hersey standing outside of the property. Photo courtesy of Genesis. Twelve apartments in Mapleton, Maine,...
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MEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony
L-R: Mark Stasium, Brandon J. Mazer, Shelly R Clark, Jonathan Culley, Catherine Culley, Marieke Thormann, Shannon Richards PORTLAND, Maine — On February 27, 2025, the Maine Real Estate and Development...
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MEREDA’s DevelopME Committee Lunch & Learn – The Basics of Title Insurance
Event Details April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch: 11:30 – 12:00 pmProgram: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About...
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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Residential Check-In
Our expert panel include Nova Tower, Partner & Broker at Waypoint Brokers Collective, Julie Dawson Williams, CEO & Broker/Owner of Dawson Inc., and Adam Shub, Partner at Preti Flaherty.
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MEREDA returns to Bayside Bowl in Portland for it’s Annual Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 2, 2024! May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Consistent with the...
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On February 29, 2024, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized three remarkable individuals and a Joint Select Committee for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate...
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On Thursday, February 29th, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and predictions for...
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March 28, 2024 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. NEW...
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April 9, 2024 – 8:00 – 9:30 AMBuffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 am Program: 8:30-9:30 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. LOCATION Bangor Savings Bank 11 Hamlin Way, Bangor, ME About the Event:...
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By: BerryDunn Professionals, Casey Karlsen, Senior Manager | CFA, ASA and Seth Webber, Principal | CFA, ASA, CEPA Consider the value of the following two hypothetical companies. Anita owns A+...
Read ArticleMEREDA Leaps into 2024 with an Updated Forecast Conference
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...
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A Thoughtful Conversation with Rebecca Hatfield, President & CEO of Avesta Housing, and Ed Gardner, Broker/Owner of Gardner Real Estate Group Rebecca Hatfield, President & CEO of Avesta Housing, and...
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By David V. Jean, CPA, CCIFP, CExP |Principal, Albin Randall & Bennett Contractors have always had to keep a close watch on technology trends to stay on the leading edge...
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February 29, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Back at the Holiday Inn By the Bay! 88 Spring Street Portland, ME 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MEREDA’s Forecast Conference...
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A Conversation with Jeanne Hulit of Maine Community Bank and Steve deCastro of Gorham Savings Bank Jeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank, and Steve deCastro, President and...
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A Conversation with Jeanne Hulit of Maine Community Bank and Steve deCastro of Gorham Savings Bank Jeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank, and Steve deCastro, President and...
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February 1, 2024 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. NEW...
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January 17, 2024 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Program: 12:00 -1:00 pm In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Seating Capacity: 110 – We will not be able to...
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A Conversation with Tom Watson and John Laliberte of Reveler and Port Properties Management Tom Watson, Founder of Reveler and Port Properties Management, and John Laliberte, CEO of Reveler and...
Read ArticleCoworking in Modern Business: Evolving Trend or Here to Stay
By Cameron Foster, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Merriam-Webster defines coworking as the practice of working within a shared building, where multiple tenants rent working spaces such as desks or...
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A Legislative Update on Housing with Senator Matt Pouliot and Representative Traci Gere Maine Senator Matt Pouliot of Augusta and House Representative Traci Gere of Kennebunk sit down with MEREDA...
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December 14, 2023 – 8:30 – 10:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn by the Bay – 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00am Program:...
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