Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Canadian homes sales, prices and new listings edge up in January

February 20th, 2013

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reports that national home sales activity edged up 1.3% on a month-over-month basis in January 2013.http://www.worldproperties.com/en/News/NewsDetail/13-02-20/Canadian_homes_sales_prices_and_new_listings_edge_up_in_January.aspx

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Pick of the Day

February 19th, 2013

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A Cozy House With a Scandinavian Aesthetic

February 19th, 2013

In upstate New York, rooms saturated in cozy colors fill a house with warmth and charm. Designer Charles O. Schwarz III created a comfortable home with a touch of Scandinavian design that reflects the owner's heritage. For more decorating ideas and tips read theinterview with the designer. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151419455145480&set=a.76747265479.74795.29574925479&type=1&th ...

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A Texas Home Gets a Healthy, Fresh Start

February 19th, 2013

Personal health is sometimes directly affected by the health of your home. Potential hazards lurk in paint, fibers, electronics — you name it. No one knows this more than environmental health professor Jules Elkins, who — along with her political science professor husband, Zach, and their three boys — set out to create the cleanest, most toxin-free sanctuary in Austin, Texas, possible. They d ...

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4 Easy Ways to Renew Your Bathroom Without Remodeling

February 19th, 2013

Bathrooms often come up last in remodeling considerations. Since these rooms tend to be tucked away out of public view, it's easy to let your budget go to the more visible parts of your house first. But a lack of remodeling funds doesn't mean you can't update your outdated bathroom and make it worth spending time in. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7323888/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u2 ...

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Financial Post: The absolute case for why the U.S. should approve Keystone XL

February 19th, 2013

The most significant economic benefit to the United States in importing Canadian oil is that it is much cheaper compared to other foreign oil — U.S. refineries with excess capacity would be able to substitute oil priced roughly $15 per barrel below other imported oil. http://opinion.financialpost.com/2013/02/19/jack-mintz-the-absolute-case-for-why-the-u-s-should-approve-keystone-xl/

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Inspiration of the Day

February 19th, 2013

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andlord/Tenant Myths Debunked: Part 1

February 19th, 2013

Are you an investor thinking of buying a property to rent to tenants? Are you concerned because you’ve heard horror stories of tenants withholding rent because of neglected repairs, or phones ringing off the hook at all hours of the night? Or are you a tenant currently in a bind with your landlord, and wondering if they can kick you out because of a pet; or if that third rent increase in six ...

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Don't miss the National Music Centre Groundbreaker Shaker on Feb 22 in East Village Calgary! Live bands & of course,YYCFoodTrucks!

February 19th, 2013

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MORE HOMELESS ALBERTANS FINDING PERMANENT HOUSING

February 19th, 2013

Highlighting progress on ending homelessness in Alberta, the report also showed more than 1,600 people have graduated from Housing First Programs and are living independently, with approximately 80 per cent of Albertans who received support to help them break the cycle of poverty remaining housed.http://www.crebnow.com/more-homeless-albertans-finding-permanent-housing/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_ ...

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