Category Archives: Maine Real Estate Insider

4 ways to plan for a better 1031 exchange process

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

By: Dannielle Lewis, Teri Samples | Partners at Wipfli 1031 exchanges are common in the real estate world. However, they are often wrought with hidden complexity that can quickly send a straightforward project into chaos. Here are four common mistakes … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Forecast – MEREDA to Hold Annual Forecast Conference in February 2024

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

PORTLAND, Maine – Mark your calendars! The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase has a new date: February 29th, 2024. As we leap into the new year, leaders from the state’s real estate … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Freedom Place at 66 State Street (Portland)

Posted on October 17, 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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Listen Up! The October 2023 Episode of the “MEREDA Matters” Podcast is Now Available!

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

An Economic Outlook with Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist at NBT Bank Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Office and Chief Economist at NBT Bank, sits down with MEREDA President Craig Young and Senior Director of Affordable Housing at NBT … Continue reading →

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Downtown Portland Class A Office 2023 Mid-Year Update

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

By Samantha Marinko | Associate, The Boulos Company This time last year, I made reference to “the current stalemate in the market,” referring to the minuscule variance in the vacancy rate for downtown, Class A office buildings in the six … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on the Reconstruction & Reuse of Historic Building 12 (Portland)

Posted on September 19, 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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Highlighting the Residential Component of the 2023 MEREDA Index

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

On May 25, Leanne Nichols, a Broker with Keller Williams Realty, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2023 MEREDA Index. Leanne’s comments on the Residential Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2022.  The … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

New Trends in Housing Design: A Conversation with Ryan Senatore, AIA LEED AP, & Will Savage, P.E. Will Savage, President of Acorn Engineering and Ryan Senatore, Principal of Ryan Senatore Architecture, sit down with MEREDA Vice President Shannon Richards and … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Shipyard Brewing Redevelopment (Portland)

Posted on August 22, 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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Highlighting the Construction Component of the 2023 MEREDA Index

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Shelly R. Clark

On May 25, Drew Wing, President of Zachau Construction, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2023 MEREDA Index. Drew’s comments on the Construction Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2022.  The MEREDA Index … Continue reading →

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