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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Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals – MEREDA Breakfast Event
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...
Read ArticleThe Future of the Unorganized Territories: An Update on the Land Use Planning Commission – MEREDA Breakfast Event
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...
Read ArticleReal Estate Tip – Vacating Paper Streets; No Short Cuts for Notice
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...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s 2013 Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase
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...
Read ArticleBangor-Area Breakfast Seminar – The Future of the Unorganized Territories
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...
Read ArticleLeveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals
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...
Read ArticleGetting Ready to Grow or Sell Your Business? Are you wearing too many hats?
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...
Read ArticleIs Your Awning Personal Property or Real Estate: Who Decides?
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...
Read ArticleSimple Ways to Fill Vacant Space
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...
Read ArticleReal Estate Tip – Know Your Rights: First Negotiation & First Offer
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...
Read ArticleA commercial real estate comeback for Portland?
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...
Read ArticleMaster Planning for Success
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...
Read ArticleMaine Regulatory Fairness Board Public Hearing
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...
Read ArticleHow to Purchase Your Rented Space: Options to Purchase & Rights of First Refusal
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....
Read ArticleVisit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit
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 –...
Read ArticleVisit MEREDA’s Booth at the Mainebiz Momentum Convention and GrowSmart Maine Summit
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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