Author Archives: Shelly R. Clark

Maine’s Housing Shortage Conundrum

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

By John Finegan | Associate Broker, The Boulos Company Like many states across the country, Maine has a housing crisis. The ripple effects of COVID and the needs of asylum seekers have created an influx of people coming to Maine. … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Lincoln Hotel & Lofts (Biddeford)

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

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 from across the state, completed in 2022, not only embody … Continue reading →

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Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 7 Notable Projects of 2022

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), the state’s leading organization promoting responsible real estate development, honored projects from Portland to Biddeford to Bangor, with each receiving special recognition at MEREDA’s 2023 Spring Conference on May 25th. Each year, … Continue reading →

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Listen up!  The June 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

Deirdre Wadsworth, President of Hardypond Construction, sits down with MEREDA Vice President Shannon Richards and MEREDA President Craig Young for the sixth episode of MEREDA Matters – the podcast that puts you in the room with the people who are … Continue reading →

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Building Solutions: MEREDA Spring Conference Tackles Housing Crisis

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

PORTLAND, Maine – On Thursday, May 25th, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) hosted its annual Spring Conference where some 300 real estate professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, as well as virtually, to discuss … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Raises Funds for Scholarships for Maine Students

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

MEREDA is thrilled to announce that it’s 2023 Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser was a great success! MEREDA is proud to support Maine students as they prepare for careers that aim to promote MEREDA’s mission of responsible development and ownership … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Why Not Solar? A Landowner’s Perspective

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

In Person. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:Thursday June 8, 2023 Time:Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 AMProgram: 8:00 – 9:00 AM About the Event: Celebrate successes and learn from these key players in the solar marketplace. … Continue reading →

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Interest Rates Take a Bite Out of Real Estate in 2022: 2023 MEREDA Index Unveiled at Spring Conference

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

On May 25th, over 300 real estate insiders gathered both in-person at the Holiday Inn By the Bay and virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) annual Spring Conference. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released its … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Annual 2023 Spring Conference: Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

In Person OR Virtual. Pre-Registration Required. Where:Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME When:May 25, 2023 @ 1:00 – 5:00 PM About the Event: Maine’s Housing Crisis is characterized by a shortage of affordable housing options, a high demand … Continue reading →

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Solving Maine’s Housing Crisis

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

MEREDA to Host Dynamic Panel Discussion at Spring Conference PORTLAND, Maine – On May 25, 2023, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a vital and forward-looking conference on Maine’s housing crisis. Facilitating a sophisticated and multifaceted … Continue reading →

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