F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4
F O C U S C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T
P H O T O / DAV E C L O U G H
28 Real estate rush
While the economy is full of
surprises, the MEREDA
conference showed real
estate is still hot property.
22 Franchise haven
A number of fast-food and
coffee chains are finding
Maine a welcoming place.
Ed Glaser, mayor of Rockland, on
a parcel of working waterfront that
is up for sale. He cites the need
for new investment and growth.
C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T F O C U S
S TA R T I N G O N PA G E 1 8
Saco & Biddeford
• Value-add Opportunities
• Active Sales & Prices Increases
• More Accessible Price Point
for Buyers
Saco & Biddeford Median Prices 2-4 Units
Highlight
$350,000
$425,000
$490,000
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$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
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B y J e s s i c a H a l l
Real estate boom and changing
demands threaten what's left of
Maine's working waterfront
$3.50
February 7, 2022
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