Author Archives: Shelly R. Clark

The Evolution of Retail Ownership

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

By John Meador, Associate Broker, The Boulos Company The consumer retail sector continues to strategize around how to reposition physical stores to offset the growing demand of online shoppers. Many experts suggest that retailers have figured it out—companies understand the … Continue reading →

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Longtime Board Members to Retire from Real Estate Organization

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

Two Maine Real Estate & Development Association Board Members Set to Retire after 16 Years of Service Peter Merrill, Deputy Director of MaineHousing will retire from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Board of Directors at the end … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Riverview Terrace Apartments

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

In multi-part series, exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping to fuel Maine’s economy in terms of investment and job creation.  … Continue reading →

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Environmental Liability of Former Dry Cleaner Properties

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

By Keith Taylor, C.G., P.G. – Technical Lead & Senior Environmental Geologist at St.Germain Collins Modern dry cleaning operations today follow strict rules to ensure that the common dry cleaning chemical tetrachloroethene (PCE) is properly managed and disposed of.  However, … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s 7th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on May 23rd Raises Funds for Scholarships for 16 Maine Students

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

Again this year, MEREDA is excited to be able to provide $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing studies in building trades, architecture, construction, engineering or a business program at a Maine Community College (MCCS), or the College of Science, Technology … Continue reading →

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) Announces Josh Fifield as Vice President

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is pleased to announce that Portland resident, Josh Fifield, a Senior Account Executive in the Business Insurance Department of Clark Insurance has been elected vice president. Josh has been participating on the … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Brings Together Industry Leaders to Collaborate and Innovate on Housing

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

On Tuesday, May 7, some 300 members of Maine’s real estate industry gathered in Portland for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2019 Spring Conference on the future of housing in Maine.  With housing at a critical juncture … Continue reading →

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 6 Notable Projects of 2018

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

Projects from Portland to Boothbay Harbor to Augusta received special recognition at MEREDA’s 2019 annual Spring Conference in Portland on May 7th. The exemplary projects from across the state, completed in 2018, not only embody MEREDA’s belief in responsible real … Continue reading →

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Spring 2019 MEREDA Index Commentary – THE CONSTRUCTION COMPONENT – Richard Brescia, Cianbro

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

Richard Brescia, Vice President of Cianbro recently provided insight for the Spring 2019 Edition of the MEREDA Index by sharing his perspective on the Construction Sector over the last 6 months.  “In late 2018 and early 2019, Cianbro continued to … Continue reading →

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Spring 2019 MEREDA Index Commentary – THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT – Joseph Porta, Porta & Co.

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Shelly R. Clark

Joseph Porta, SIOR, Broker/Manager of Porta & Co. recently provided insight for the Spring 2019 Edition of the MEREDA Index by sharing his perspective on the Commercial Sector over the last 6 months.  With Q1 of 2019 behind us, and … Continue reading →

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