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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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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 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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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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An open attitude between developers and municipal officials generally leads to satisfactory results

June 3, 2012

Member Article Submitted by Justin Lamontagne, NAI | The Dunham GroupMainebiz – May 28, 2012 “They are impossible to deal with.” It has been said about every town and city...

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TO BUILD OR TO BUY?

June 1, 2012

Member Article Submitted by Drew Sigfridson, SIORPrincipal, Designated Broker, CBRE | The Boulos CompanyMay 2012 To build or to buy? That is the question. And it’s a tough one. When...

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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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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 Bev Uhlenhake to Board of Directors

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

An open attitude between developers and municipal officials generally leads to satisfactory results

TO BUILD OR TO BUY?