Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Housing affordability improves in fourth quarter: RBC

February 25th, 2013

Small declines in home prices and mortgage rates made Canadian home ownership slightly more affordable in the fourth quarter of 2012, the second straight improvement, and soft home buyer demand may help continue the trend in 2013, according to a report by RBC Economics released on Monday.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/25/Housing-affordability-improves-in-fourth-quarter-RBC.aspx#.USt7tM0_O4I.fa ...

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Creative Design Moves Rescue an Island Cottage

February 25th, 2013

In spite of this house's then-uninhabitable status, its owners envisioned their dream island cottage the moment they stepped inside this Mayne Island cottage, between Vancouver and Vancouver Islandhttp://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7469168/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u236&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0

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Inspiration of the Day

February 25th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151521585758304&set=a.463512163303.258366.158726178303&type=1&theater

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If you love pattern, you'll love these 7 tips for how to successfully mix them in your house:

February 25th, 2013

If you love pattern, you'll love these 7 tips for how to successfully mix them in your house:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151430893375480&set=a.76747265479.74795.29574925479&type=1&theater

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The Best New Design Books

February 25th, 2013

The latest coffee table book titles on textiles, styling, and interiors offer up gorgeous images, decorating advice, and more. http://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/books/best-interior-design-books?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1451_7068942#slide-1

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Building permits off to strong start

February 25th, 2013

Calgary’s building permit applications started off the year on a strong note in January, with a 19 per cent increase in total estimated value and a 14 per cent rise in the number of permits compared to last year.http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Building+permits+strong+start/7999382/story.html

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Bathrooms take spotlight at home show

February 25th, 2013

Whether the selections are being made for a new build or a renovation, spa bathrooms are at the forefront of homeowners’ minds these days, says design consultant Clare Gardner.http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Bathrooms+take+spotlight+home+show/7999437/story.html

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Love this brick warehouse conversion

February 25th, 2013

Love this brick warehouse conversionhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151448360333967&set=a.10150797086763967.434182.87780268966&type=1&theater

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Foreign investment will boost Mexican market in 2013

February 25th, 2013

The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) is forecasting market growth up to 4.5% for 2013, mainly due to foreign investments expected to be made in the sector. AMPI president, Guillermo Salgado Castaneda (pictured), noted the economic situation in Europe has led some companies looking to invest in Mexico. http://www.worldproperties.com/en/News/NewsDetail/13-02-25/Foreign_in ...

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