Category Archives: MEREDA Resources

2023 Top Commercial Real Estate Trends

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 commercial real estate from the major events of 2022. From … Continue reading

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

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 estate economy at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s … Continue reading

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Highlighting the Construction Component of the 2022 MEREDA Index

On May 24, Shannon Richards, Founder of Hay Runner, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2022 MEREDA Index. Shannon’s comments on the Commercial Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2021.  The MEREDA Index … Continue reading

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Midcoast Maine is having a moment.

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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Highlighting the Construction Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index

On May 20, Drew Sigfridson, SIOR, Managing Director at The Boulos Company, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Drew’s comments on the Construction Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2020.  … Continue reading

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Highlighting the Residential Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index

On May 20, Joe Dasco, Principal at Reger Dasco Properties, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Joe’s comments on the Residential Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2020.  The MEREDA … Continue reading

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Highlighting the Commercial Component of the 2021 MEREDA Index

On May 20, Cheri Bonawitz, CCIM, a Broker at Malone Commercial Brokers, was a commentator for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) 2021 MEREDA Index. Cheri’s comments on the Commercial Sector follow Economist Charles Colgan’s analysis for 2020.  … Continue reading

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MEREDA Index Provides Dynamic Data & Perspectives of a Historic Year

Over 230 real estate insiders registered to gather virtually for the Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA) Spring Conference on May 20th. As part of the Conference, MEREDA released its 15th edition of the MEREDA Index, a key economic … Continue reading

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The 2020 MEREDA Index: A Look at the 2019 Data and a Review of Current Conditions

This most recent release provides a review of 2019’s full calendar year. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic striking right before the 2019 Index unveiling, even recent history lost importance as global focus shifted instantly to the uncertain future. Insightfully, MEREDA … Continue reading

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before

by Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR, Partner, Designated Broker at NAI The Dunham Group Is it plagiarism if you copy yourself? I hope not, because here goes… “Vacancy rates are getting critically low. As the economy improves, Maine’s small and medium … Continue reading

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