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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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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Listen Up! The June 2025 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!
A Conversation on Community-Based Development with Andrew Silsby of Kennebec Savings Bank and Tim Soley of East Brown Cow Andrew Silsby, President and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, and Tim...
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A Conversation on Bangor and Development with Bob Montgomery-Rice of Bangor Savings Bank and Matthew Lewis of Four Directions Development Corporation Bob Montgomery-Rice, President and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank, and Matthew...
Read ArticleMaine Real Estate & Development Association Recognizes Top 9 Notable Projects of 2024
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Scarborough to Belfast to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument,...
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A Conversation on ReCode Portland with Michael Barton of Reveler and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Michael Barton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development at Reveler, and Jason Howe, Partner...
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Innovation in Maine with Matt O’Malia of TimberHP and Ben Herzog of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center Matt O’Malia, Co-Founder and CEO of TimberHP, and Ben Herzog, Wood Technologist...
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June 5, 2025 – 8:00 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:00-8:30 amProgram: 8:30-10:00 am Location:Hollywood Casino500 Main Street, Bangor, ME About the Event:Join MEREDA on June 5 at Hollywood Casino in...
Read ArticleMEREDA to Host a ‘Notable Night’ A Social Celebration of 2024’s best projects and MEREDA’s 40 years of supporting responsible development
PORTLAND, Maine – On May 14, 2025, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a “Notable Night” to recognize the most significant and noteworthy commercial development projects...
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A Legislative Update with Elizabeth Frazier of Pierce Atwood and Jason Howe of Preti Flaherty Elizabeth (Beth) Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood, and Jason Howe, Partner and chair of the...
Read ArticleMaine’s Midcoast Market Update
By Roy Donnelly, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Running from Sagadahoc County to Waldo County, Maine’s roughly-defined Midcoast region is home to just under 160,000 people. By contrast, Cumberland County...
Read ArticleRecap of the Financing Trends Panel at MEREDA 2025 Forecast Conference: Navigating the Future of Lending and Investment in Maine
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) 2025 Forecast Conference, held on February 27th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders to explore...
Read ArticleGreater Portland Vacancy Rate & Cap Rate By Year
By: Sam LeGeyt, SIOR, Partner | Broker, The Dunham Group Vacancy Rates It’s astonishing that we have gotten to a place where 100 basis points of vacancy feels like breathing...
Read ArticleCollaboration Preserves Affordable Housing for Rural Maine Families
Used with permission by the Genesis Community Loan Fund. Former property owners, Lester and Deborah Hersey standing outside of the property. Photo courtesy of Genesis. Twelve apartments in Mapleton, Maine,...
Read ArticleMEREDA Recognizes Five Outstanding Professionals in Awards Ceremony
L-R: Mark Stasium, Brandon J. Mazer, Shelly R Clark, Jonathan Culley, Catherine Culley, Marieke Thormann, Shannon Richards PORTLAND, Maine — On February 27, 2025, the Maine Real Estate and Development...
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Event Details April 9, 2025 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pmLunch: 11:30 – 12:00 pmProgram: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME About...
Read ArticleFrom Uncertainty to Opportunity: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights Maine’s Real Estate Industry
On Thursday, February 27th, nearly 1,000 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay to learn about the latest trends and outlooks for...
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