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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

November 25, 2025

A Conversation with Dr. Chris Herbert of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood Maine is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis,...

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full size factory of the future building UMO - photo is credited to the University of Maine

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – MEREDA Welcomes Dr. Habib Dagher, Executive Director, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMO

November 17, 2025

December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About the Event:Dr. Habib Dagher will provide...

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards

November 14, 2025

Each year, MEREDA identifies and recognizes the most noteworthy and significant Maine commercial development projects from the previous year.

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Conference guests in ballroom as presenter speaks.

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

November 10, 2025

Registration is open for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase, which will take place on February 26, 2026. The popular annual event draws...

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MEREDA Welcomes Director John Gallagher of Maine State Housing Authority

March 28, 2013

As director of Maine State Housing Authority, John Gallagher has not wasted any time in ensuring that the agency’s statewide leadership role as a provider of decent, safe, and affordable...

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MEREDA Needs Your Support – Site Law Public Hearing Wed. March 20, 2013

March 15, 2013

This session, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) asked Senator James Boyle to introduce legislation that would promote practicality in Maine’s Site Location and Development Law. This bill...

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MEREDA Makes Recommendations to City of Portland’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy

March 15, 2013

Drew Sigfridson, SIOR | Principal/Designated Broker CBRE | The Boulos Company | Brokerage Services / President of MEREDA Last fall, MEREDA provided members of the City of Portland’s Housing and Community Development...

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MEREDA’s 2013 Annual Spring Conference | The Retrofitting Movement: Repositioning Underutilized Commercial Real Estate

March 5, 2013

SAVE THE DATE! This year’s program will include Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Georgia Tech, Ellen Dunham-Jones, award-winning licensed architect and professor teaching contemporary architectural and urban design studios and theory...

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Costin: More Architect Hiring Signals Better Times Ahead

February 1, 2013

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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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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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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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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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Listen Up! The Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – MEREDA Welcomes Dr. Habib Dagher, Executive Director, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMO

Nominations Now Being Accepted for MEREDA’s 2025 Notable Project Awards

MEREDA Opens Registration for its Annual Forecast Conference

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MEREDA Welcomes Director John Gallagher of Maine State Housing Authority

MEREDA Needs Your Support – Site Law Public Hearing Wed. March 20, 2013

MEREDA Makes Recommendations to City of Portland’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy

MEREDA’s 2013 Annual Spring Conference | The Retrofitting Movement: Repositioning Underutilized Commercial Real Estate

Costin: More Architect Hiring Signals Better Times Ahead

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

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

Leveraging Public Dollars for Real Estate Deals

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

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