CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, today announced the groundbreaking success of its first acquisitions vehicle. The firm closed its Kliner Industries acquisition investment vehicle in December 2025 with a 28.4% internal rate of return (IRR). “We’re extremely proud of this outcome for our investors and partners,” said Josh
By Laurie Schreiber, Mainebiz CORE, a commercial real estate firm in Portland, said the expansion of its third-party property management division was marked by the addition of several management contracts and team growth throughout 2025. In recent months, CORE assumed property management responsibilities for a diverse and increasingly complex portfolio of commercial and institutional assets,
CORE, the largest integrated commercial real estate firm in Northern New England, announced the continued expansion of its third-party property management division, marked by the addition of several high-profile management contracts and strategic team growth throughout 2025. In recent months, CORE has assumed property management responsibilities for a diverse and increasingly complex portfolio of commercial
Step into Market Square Jewelers on Portland’s Exchange Street and you’ll find yourself in a literal treasure trove. The store has a hushed, old-world feel with chandeliers and paintings of tall ships sailing in stormy seas. Peer down into the glass counters and you’ll find an extraordinarily unique assortment of gemstones. “It’s fascinating to work here,” says Bernadette Braeuer, a Brit who has spent the past three years managing this Portland location. “It’s full of stories.” Market Square Jewelers is one of the largest estate jewelry businesses on the
Jasper Tripp may be one of the coolest people in the Old Port. He is a designer, skate shop owner, and the creative mastermind behind Mocean at 13 Exchange Street. Step into this gleaming store and you’ll find some of the leading skater brands, as well as Jasper’s own line of fashion. You’ll also find monthly art exhibitions taking over the walls and a steady stream of creative people coming in and out—this is a true community hub. The
By Alexis Wells, Mainebiz CORE, a Portland commercial real estate firm, has hired Stephanie Albert as its first general counsel, working across the agency’s real estate investment, management and brokerage divisions. Albert will streamline procurement and contracting processes, enhance compliance practices and support both employees and clients. She will also lead the development of company-wide policies, standard operating
