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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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Listen Up! We’re Doubling Up for Your Listening Pleasure and Have Added a Second June Episode!

June 24, 2025

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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Adams: Housing makes comeback in 2012

January 31, 2013

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Levesque: Stabilize energy rates nationwide

January 29, 2013

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Maine’s Real Estate Outlook For 2013

January 29, 2013

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Malone: Medical sector to grow in 2013

January 29, 2013

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Industry leaders talk improvements in 2013: Drew Sigfridson, president of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, talks with Mainebiz at the annual MEREDA conference about what he thinks could boost business in 2013

January 28, 2013

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Real Estate market showing signs of rebound

January 24, 2013

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Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals – MEREDA Breakfast Event

January 14, 2013

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on February 12th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland to learn about...

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The Future of the Unorganized Territories: An Update on the Land Use Planning Commission – MEREDA Breakfast Event

January 8, 2013

Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Development Association (MEREDA) for breakfast on February 6th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at Hollywood Casino Hotel, Bangor to learn about the reformed...

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Real Estate Tip – Vacating Paper Streets; No Short Cuts for Notice

January 7, 2013

Real Estate Tip – January 4, 2013Rick Smith, Bernstein Shur, Real Estate Practice Group Developers aggregating small lots may face a frustrating question: What can be done with streets and roads...

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MEREDA’s 2013 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

December 14, 2012

A new year is just around the corner. This means that the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2013 Real Estate Forecast Conference and Member Showcase is fast approaching! Make plans now...

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Bangor-Area Breakfast Seminar – The Future of the Unorganized Territories

December 14, 2012

Join us on February 6th in Bangor as MEREDA hosts a forum focusing on the reformed Land Use Planning Commission which was adopted by the Legislature earlier this year. It...

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Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals

December 14, 2012

Join us for breakfast on February 12th in South Portland to learn about federal, state, and local government incentive programs designed to stimulate job growth and development. Our panel of...

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Getting Ready to Grow or Sell Your Business? Are you wearing too many hats?

December 3, 2012

Scott Balfour, Magnusson Balfour Commercial & Business BrokersDecember 2012 As a business owner you are always thinking about producing income from your business, but are you also thinking about building...

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

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Adams: Housing makes comeback in 2012

Levesque: Stabilize energy rates nationwide

Maine’s Real Estate Outlook For 2013

Malone: Medical sector to grow in 2013

Industry leaders talk improvements in 2013: Drew Sigfridson, president of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, talks with Mainebiz at the annual MEREDA conference about what he thinks could boost business in 2013

Real Estate market showing signs of rebound

Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals – MEREDA Breakfast Event

The Future of the Unorganized Territories: An Update on the Land Use Planning Commission – MEREDA Breakfast Event

Real Estate Tip – Vacating Paper Streets; No Short Cuts for Notice

MEREDA’s 2013 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase

Bangor-Area Breakfast Seminar – The Future of the Unorganized Territories

Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals

Getting Ready to Grow or Sell Your Business? Are you wearing too many hats?

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