Category Archives: Member Articles

New Horizons in Housing

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

What Public Law 2021, Chapter 672 (LD 2003), the “Housing Act” Means for Maine Overview LD 2003, signed into law by the Governor on April 27, 2022 as Public Law 2021, Chapter 672, also known as the “Housing Act,” marks … Continue reading →

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Bridges, Broadband, & Roads:  MEREDA to Host Spring Conference on What the Infrastructure Bills Means for Maine

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

On May 24, 2022, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) will host a dynamic and forward-looking conference on how the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will affect Maine’s economy. Facilitating a multifaceted discussion, MEREDA’s Spring Conference … Continue reading →

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It’s a good time to review your IT security plan

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

by Joshua Fifield, CPCU, AAI, Vice President, Senior Account Executive, Business Insurance Agent, Clark Insurance We have been experiencing unpredicted cyber liability claims since the start of the pandemic, from ransomware to social engineering fraud to cloud jacking, etc. It’s … Continue reading →

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Maine Contractor Licensing and Regulation Fails Again in the Maine Legislature

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Michael R. Bosse, Shareholder, Bernstein Shur If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. LD 1977, a proposed bill titled “Registration for General Contractors for Home Improvement and Construction” was reported out as “Ought Not To Pass” … Continue reading →

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Has COVID made a permanent shift to Maine’s real estate market?

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Dava Davin, Founder + CEO, Portside Real Estate Group         Maine’s residential real estate market (condos + single family homes) was a $8.7 billion market in 2021, a 22% increase over 2020. Units traded remained mostly the same, but the … Continue reading →

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With PFAS, shocking headlines are just the beginning 

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Keith Taylor, L.G., P.G.,  Technical Lead and Senior Environmental Geologist at St.Germain Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals,” are threatening communities here in Maine and across the United States. We are going to bring you … Continue reading →

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Midcoast Maine is having a moment.

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Dave Holman, MBA, Associate Broker – ReMax Riverside On January 20th Dave presented the “Midcoast Maine Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022 Annual Forecast Conference. Below is a recap from his presentation. Midcoast … Continue reading →

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Greater Portland Office Market Outlook – 2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Nate Stevens, Partner / Broker, The Boulos Company On January 20th Nate presented the “Greater Portland Office Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022 Annual Forecast Conference. Below is a recap from The Boulos … Continue reading →

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Greater Portland Industrial Real Estate Market Update – 2022

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

By Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner | Designated Broker, The Dunham Group On January 20th Justin presented the “Greater Portland Industrial Market Forecast” at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022 Annual Forecast Conference. Below is a modified … Continue reading →

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Stormwater Compliance: A Guide for Maine Businesses

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

Businesses play a large role in protecting Maine’s environment, including our land and wildlife, and stormwater compliance is a big part of that. In this article, we’ll break down the complexities of proper compliance and explain how businesses can simplify … Continue reading →

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