Category Archives: MEREDA Resources

Maine experts still proclaim Portland “hot,” see growth expanding north

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

The residential real estate market remains hot statewide, with single family sales very solid, according to experts who reviewed trends in the last year of Maine real estate as part of MEREDA’s annual conference, featuring a sold-out crowd of more … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Index shows Maine’s real estate industry reach its highest level in ten years, signifies “worker gap”

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

“The second quarter of 2016 saw the Maine real estate industry reach the highest level in ten years, led by a 10% growth in the residential component” said Rick McCarthy, consultant with Eaton Peabody and board member with the Maine … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Parking for Successful Development: Threading the Needle”

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

Developments usually need parking. Whether provided on-site or nearby, many people drive to their destination and expect to be able to park when they get there. But parking is expensive. Surface spaces in the city can cost up to $10,000 … Continue reading →

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New Initiative Launched to Reduce Energy, Water and Transportation Emissions

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

Downtown Portland Property Owners Band Together to Save Money and Resources Portland is joining the ranks of forward-thinking cities across the U.S. and Canada as it launches the Portland 2030 District, a groundbreaking high-performance building district in downtown Portland that … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event – “Darkness into Light: Cannabis and its impact on Commercial Real Estate in the Post-Prohibition Era.”

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

Industry experts suggest that no new-to-market use has had as large an impact on Maine’s commercial real estate landscape in recent years as has cannabis cultivation. Starting as a niche industry five years ago, the marijuana growth business has morphed into a … Continue reading →

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Surprises expected in reveal of Maine’s real estate performance on Jan. 19

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

Real estate industry to gather for annual conference   The economic indicator that measures the health of Maine’s real estate sector will be revealed on Thurs., Jan. 19 at a day-long conference of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Maine Legislative Update: MEREDA’s top policy initiatives and how you can help!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Shelly R. Clark

Every year, the Maine Legislature and Governor consider over a thousand bills, and chances are high that some of them threaten to impact your business.  Savvy business leaders today stay informed of the current issues, and know how to engage … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Stormwater Infrastructure = Sustainable Growth: Perspectives on Stormwater Service Fee Programs and Credits

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

By Maura Ryan, Marketing Director at St.Germain Collins | Sentry EHS® At MEREDA’s Morning Menu Breakfast Event in November, a panel discussed stormwater service fees—why they are needed, and what measures property owners can take to reduce their fees. Stormwater … Continue reading →

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The New-Old Humpty Dumpty

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

by George Casey, CEO of Stockbridge Associates, LLC Here are 10 trends likely to come amidst a full-circle return to housing finance and economics like it was before homeownership became a policy priority. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty … Continue reading →

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When Generations Collide

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

DESIGNING THE NEW MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE By Dean Strombom, Principal, Gensler, Houston, TX This is the first time in history when five generations of employees may co-exist in the workplace: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials or Gen Y, and Gen Z. … Continue reading →

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