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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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Is Your Awning Personal Property or Real Estate: Who Decides?

November 30, 2012

Real Estate Tip – November 29, 2012Rick Smith, Bernstein Shur, Real Estate Practice Group Is an awning, HVAC component or entire building classified as personal property or real estate? The...

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Simple Ways to Fill Vacant Space

November 29, 2012

Drew Sigfridson, SIOR | Designated Broker, Principal, CBRE | The Boulos Co.November 2012 Are you a Landlord of commercial property experiencing increased vacancies? You are not alone. All sectors of...

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Real Estate Tip – Know Your Rights: First Negotiation & First Offer

November 9, 2012

Real Estate Tip – November 9, 2012Rick Smith, Bernstein Shur, Real Estate Practice Group Recently, we looked at a tenant’s option to purchase and the right of first refusal when purchasing commercial...

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A commercial real estate comeback for Portland?

October 30, 2012

Mainebiz – October 30, 2012A survey of the greater Portland office market shows signs of a rebound after five years of declining vacancy and lease rates, but some brokers are...

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Master Planning for Success

October 29, 2012

Join MEREDA on November 7th in Lewiston for an update on the City’s master plan for Riverfront Island. We’ll learn about the plan, the opportunities, and the tools utilized, both...

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Maine Regulatory Fairness Board Public Hearing

October 29, 2012

The Maine Regulatory Fairness Board (RFB) invites public testimony on regulatory and statutory issues that impact Maine businesses at its next meeting on Friday, November 16th from 1:00 p.m. to...

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How to Purchase Your Rented Space: Options to Purchase & Rights of First Refusal

October 26, 2012

Real Estate Tip – October 26, 2012Rick Smith, Bernstein Shur, Real Estate Practice Group Business owners often rent a building or condominium with plans to one day purchase the property....

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Visit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit

October 16, 2012

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is excited to be exhibiting at two upcoming events in October. Be sure to swing by and say hello!October 18, 2012 –...

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Visit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit

October 1, 2012

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is excited to be exhibiting at two upcoming events in October. Be sure to swing by and say hello!October 18, 2012 – Stop by...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts 2012 Annual Fall Social on October 25th on Portland’s Waterfront

September 26, 2012

Sponsored by: Bangor Savings Bank, Preti Flaherty, and Mattson DevelopmentWhen: October 25, 2012 | Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Portland Downtown Waterfront, 65 Commercial St., Portland,...

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Tomatoes & Vodka, Anyone?

September 25, 2012

Maine’s Agricultural Revolution and its Impact on Real Estate Development How is it possible to grow tomatoes year-round on 42 acres in Madison, Maine? What do potato farms and vodka...

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Valuation Revisited – What are those multiples again?

August 29, 2012

Scott Balfour, Magnusson Balfour Commercial & Business BrokersAugust 29, 2012 What are those multiples again? One of the most asked questions I get is in regard to valuation. I try to keep the...

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Maximize your Commercial Building’s Value By Doing your Energy Due Diligence

August 24, 2012

Join MEREDA at its first breakfast event after the summer hiatus on September 13, 2012 at the Clarion Hotel in Portland to learn how you can maximize the value of...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Fall Event Series Returns on 9/13

August 21, 2012

MEREDA is planning a number of timely events throughout the State commencing with its first breakfast event after the summer break on September 13th in Portland.September 13, 2012 Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress...

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Make Your Brownfield Green: Access Federal $ for Assessments

August 13, 2012

Rick Smith, Bernstein Shur, Real Estate Practice Group Real Estate Tip – August 9, 2012 Sites near public transportation, shops and services are often located in environmentally challenged areas called brownfields. You...

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The Return of the Owner / User

August 6, 2012

Justin Lamontagne, NAI | The Dunham Group New England Real Estate Journal – August 3, 2012 The summer blockbuster movie season is upon us. I can just imagine the tagline in the...

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Property managers are a smart investment

July 23, 2012

Member Article Submitted by Justin Lamontagne, NAI | The Dunham Group Mainebiz – July 23, 2012I will never forget the day a rather colorful professor of mine at Boston University...

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Commercial Real Estate Broker Succeeds Thomas N. Lea as president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)

July 10, 2012

Portland, Maine – Drew Sigfridson SIOR, Principal/Designated Broker of CBRE | The Boulos Company of Portland is the new president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects 2012 – 2013 Officers

June 28, 2012

At the June 27th meeting of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) board of directors, the following officers were unanimously elected for the 2012 / 2013 fiscal year.President:...

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Bev Uhlenhake to Board of Directors

June 28, 2012

Bev Uhlenhake of Epstein Commercial Real Estate in Bangor has been elected to the board of directors of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of...

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

Signs of a Stabilizing Rental Market

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Breakfast with City of Portland Mayor, Mark Dion

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Phoenix Flats (Portland)

Archive

Is Your Awning Personal Property or Real Estate: Who Decides?

Simple Ways to Fill Vacant Space

Real Estate Tip – Know Your Rights: First Negotiation & First Offer

A commercial real estate comeback for Portland?

Master Planning for Success

Maine Regulatory Fairness Board Public Hearing

How to Purchase Your Rented Space: Options to Purchase & Rights of First Refusal

Visit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit

Visit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Hosts 2012 Annual Fall Social on October 25th on Portland’s Waterfront

Tomatoes & Vodka, Anyone?

Valuation Revisited – What are those multiples again?

Maximize your Commercial Building’s Value By Doing your Energy Due Diligence

Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Fall Event Series Returns on 9/13

Make Your Brownfield Green: Access Federal $ for Assessments

The Return of the Owner / User

Property managers are a smart investment

Commercial Real Estate Broker Succeeds Thomas N. Lea as president of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects 2012 – 2013 Officers

Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects Bev Uhlenhake to Board of Directors