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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You are Invited to MEREDA’s 2011 Annual Fall Networking Social on Portland’s Waterfront
MEREDA’s Annual Fall Social on Portland’s Waterfront has become one of the “must-attend” social events of the year. Join us on October 27th for Hors d’oeuvres, Spirits, and Great Conversation...
Read ArticleThe New Vision for Development in the Bangor Region
Join us at a breakfast event hosted by Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn...
Read ArticleEducational Forum On LURC Reform Held In Augusta
Augusta – The Maine Real Estate and Development Association hosted a forum Tuesday on possible changes to Maine’s Land Use Regulation Commission.Coverage from WABI TV 5
Read ArticleLURC Reform Task Force Meets in Bangor on Sept. 22
LURC reform group to begin work on Sept. 22 in Bangor – Bangor Daily News ArticleThe group tasked with reviewing Maine’s oversight of more than 10 million acres in the state...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s Fall Event Series is Back!
September 20, 2011 – Unorganized Territory: Reform of the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) – Senator Inn & Conference Center, 284 Western Avenue, Augusta, MEMEREDA has assembled a panel to discuss the...
Read ArticleMaine’s Real Estate Community Remembers Founding Member and Past Board Member Alan M. Fishman
Our condolences go out to Alan’s family and friends. KENNEBUNK — Alan Mark Fishman, 69, of Kennebunk, died peacefully on Aug. 30, 2011, with his family by his side. He...
Read ArticleMEREDA Seeks Membership Input
As our collaboration with Maine Ahead Magazine evolves, we have some great new ideas for possible future content. However, we are also looking to the membership for topic suggestions and...
Read ArticleMEREDA to Host Forum on the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC)
MEREDA has assembled a panel to discuss the various issues associated with LURC and efforts to reform this agency. The discussion will prove to be interesting, as issues of policy...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) to Host Annual “LA, It’s Happening Here!” Fall Social on September 21, 2011
Sponsored by: Northeast Bank, Country Pride Cleaning Service, Summit Environmental Consultants, and Maine Ahead MagazineMake Plans to Join us after the Summer Break at the Newly Renovated Royal Oak Room...
Read ArticleSave the Date! MEREDA’s Signature Event, the Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held on January 26, 2012.
This event brings together the largest gathering of commercial real estate professionals in Maine. This must-attend event attracts over 500 guests and offers a unique forum specifically geared towards developers, brokers, architects, bankers,...
Read ArticleSave the Date! MEREDA’s Signature Event, the Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held on January 26, 2012.
This event brings together the largest gathering of commercial real estate professionals in Maine. This must-attend event attracts over 500 guests and offers a unique forum specifically geared towards developers,...
Read ArticleMEREDA Makes Great Strides Advancing Legislative Initiatives during 125th Legislative Session
We are excited to report that we made some great strides advancing our legislative initiatives during the 125th 1st Regular Legislative Session. Check out the latest article in Mainebiz featuring...
Read ArticlePlanning is Underway for MEREDA’s Fall Event Series
After a busy winter and spring, the calendar finally says it’s summer! Thefirst six months of 2011 were extremely busy for MEREDA, but there’s no time torelax as we are...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects New Board Members
Brian Curley, Peter Dufour, and Christian Chandler, all of Portland, have been elected as board members of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), a statewide organization of commercial...
Read ArticleCheck Out MEREDA in the Latest Issue of Maine Ahead Magazine
Be sure to check out MEREDA in the July/August 2011 issue of Maine Ahead Magazine. You can also find links to this, and archived issues featuring MEREDA by visiting our...
Read ArticleMEREDA creates Company “Group” on LinkedIn!
This Members-Only group has been created to bring together the many diverse professionals who support the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) efforts to promote fair and responsible development...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Elects 2011 / 2012 Officers
At its June meeting, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) board of directors unanimously elected the following officers for the 2011 / 2012 fiscal year.President: Thomas N. Lea,...
Read ArticleMEREDA’s First-Ever Bangor-Area Networking Social a Success
Everyone who attended MEREDA’s first Bangor-Area networking Social encouraged us to make it an annual event! Over 50 MEREDA long-time friends and even some new faces gathered at WBRC Architects-Engineers...
Read ArticleWrapping up the Legislative Session and Looking Forward to Fall Events
Our Spring Conference is behind us, we’re still waiting for the sun to shine, and MEREDA is wrapping up one of our must successful legislative sessions ever. We believe we...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association’s Annual Spring Conference
The record size crowd at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s Annual Spring Conference was informed and entertained by real estate “futurist” Dr. Susan Wachter and a panel of...
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