MEREDA Blog

MEREDA Matters is Back for Season 3

August 1, 2025

This dynamic podcast puts you in the room with Maine’s real estate industry leaders, featuring insider conversations delivering fresh insights from the voices driving responsible development in Maine. We’re excited...

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Top 3 Workplace Design Insights for 2025

July 29, 2025

By Jeana Stewart NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL APPrincipal | Director of Workplace Practice, SMRT Architects and Engineers I had a great time participating in a dynamic discussion with real estate...

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MEREDA Elects Officers & Recognizes Retiring Board Members

July 23, 2025

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association Board of Directors elected its 2025 / 2026 slate of officers which include President Shannon Richards of Hay Runner, Vice President Jennifer Small of Malone Commercial Brokers,...

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Notable Project Receipient Malone Family Tower

The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on The Malone Family Tower (Portland)

July 22, 2025

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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Insurance Market Rate Trends, challenges and solutions

April 11, 2023

USI Insurance Services’ 2023 Commercial P&C Market Outlook by: USI and its National Team PROPERTY Anticipated Market Trends for 2023 Challenges will continue in 2023 for risks with significant exposure...

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How did the Maine Real Estate Market Fare in 2022 with Interest Rates Rising and the Covid-Driven Frenzy Easing?

April 4, 2023

by: Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group The residential home market in Maine (single family and condo sales) in 2022 was almost $8 billion, a decrease from...

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Listen Up! The April 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

April 4, 2023

A Conversation with Catherine Culley of Redfern Properties and Erin Cooperrider, NewHeight Group Erin Cooperrider, Principal at NewHeight Group, and Catherine Culley, Co-Founder and Partner at Redfern Properties, sit down...

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2023 Top Commercial Real Estate Trends

March 21, 2023

by Craig Young, CCIM – Partner / Sr. Broker, The Boulos Company Take advantage of these commercial trends to maximize your profit. We are still seeing the ripple effect in...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production

March 16, 2023

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:April 13, 2023 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Join us as...

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Join MEREDA’s Emerging Leaders Committee for its next Lunch & Learn Event!

March 15, 2023

April 5, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Lunch: 11:30-12:00 Program: 12:00-1:00 About the...

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Listen Up! The March 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

March 14, 2023

A Conversation with Dan Brennan of MaineHousing & Kevin Bunker of Developers Collaborative Kevin Bunker, Founder and Principal at Developers Collaborative, and Dan Brennan, Director at MaineHousing, sit down with...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production

March 10, 2023

April 13, 2023 – 7:30 – 9:00 AM In-Person – Pre-registration is required. Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME Buffet Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am Program: 8:00-9:00 am About...

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DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event

March 8, 2023

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:April 5, 2023 Time:Buffet Breakfast: 11:30 – 12:00Program: 12:00 – 1:00 PM About the Event: Meet a Broker: A...

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Listen up! MEREDA’s Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

March 3, 2023

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall listening in on a conversation between Maine’s real estate industry leaders? Been curious about the people who have put...

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Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing

February 28, 2023

On November 30, 3022, MaineHousing Senior Director of Finance and Lending, Adam Krea, and Director of Development, Mark Wiesendanger, presented at a MEREDA event, discussing new programs at MaineHousing that...

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MEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social is back!

February 23, 2023

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Portland Waterfront65 Commercial StreetPortland, ME When:March 30, 2023 Time:5pm – 7pm About the Event: A great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, back after a 4-year...

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Greater Portland Retail Market Vacancy Rates Continue to Drop

February 21, 2023

By Peter Harrington, Partner & Associate Broker, Malone Commercial Brokers The Greater Portland retail market continued to remain on solid footing in 2022. The Vacancy Rate dropped about 1% from...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine

February 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join us as we discuss the “ins and outs” of developing businesses and real estate in the hospitality industry. As one of the largest contributors to the...

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Is Winter coming?

February 14, 2023

By: Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, The Dunham Group For years now, I’ve had client after hopeful client ask if things were “cooling off” in the industrial market. And my answer...

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine

February 14, 2023

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:March 8, 2023 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Join us as...

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MEREDA Recognizes Four Exceptional Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine

February 7, 2023

On January 26, 2023, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recognized four exceptional individuals for their significant and lasting contributions to real estate development in the State of...

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Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

January 31, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine–On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the...

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Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

January 31, 2023

On Thursday, January 26, over 800 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions for the real...

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MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference

January 10, 2023

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, leaders from across Maine’s real estate industry will gather for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Forecast Conference and Member Showcase. This annual...

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Insurance Market Rate Trends, challenges and solutions

How did the Maine Real Estate Market Fare in 2022 with Interest Rates Rising and the Covid-Driven Frenzy Easing?

Listen Up! The April 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

2023 Top Commercial Real Estate Trends

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production

Join MEREDA’s Emerging Leaders Committee for its next Lunch & Learn Event!

Listen Up! The March 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

MEREDA’s Morning Menu: The Inside Scoop on Portland’s Largest Urban Developments Currently in Production

DevelopME Committee’s Lunch & Learn Event

Listen up! MEREDA’s Next Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Beginning a Development Relationship with MaineHousing

MEREDA’s Annual Spring Networking Social is back!

Greater Portland Retail Market Vacancy Rates Continue to Drop

MEREDA’s Morning Menu: A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine

Is Winter coming?

MEREDA’s Morning Menu – A Peek into Developing Boutique Hospitality in Maine

MEREDA Recognizes Four Exceptional Individuals for Their Contributions to Real Estate Development and Policy in Maine

Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

Peaks & Plateaus: MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Gives Context to Maine’s Real Estate Data

MEREDA Kicks Off 2023 With Its Forecast Conference