Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

The 3 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

March 21st, 2013

Just yesterday we talked about the biggest mistakes anyone can make when buying an older home, such as not making sure that certain systems are up to code and in proper working order. But first-time home buyers are a group that are especially prone to making some other pretty common mistakes on any home they buy, simply because they’re new to the market. Never having owned a home before, appl ...

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EVERYTHING'S COMING TO EAST VILLAGE.

March 21st, 2013

EVERYTHING'S COMING TO EAST VILLAGE.Your riverfront condo is now under construction. A summer of fun is coming to RiverWalk. St. Patrick’s Island is becoming the city's favourite recreation space and a new island bridge will be complete in 2013. Plus, the National Music Centre just broke ground. A new way of living downtown is right around the corner. Come see for yourself at the East Village ...

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Amazing kitchen design

March 21st, 2013

Amazing kitchen design https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=311681402291684&set=a.241930959266729.56914.241929422600216&type=1&theater

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Inspiration of the Day

March 21st, 2013

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Airplane Efficiency for a Minimalist Hong Kong Flat

March 21st, 2013

Hong Kong architect Clifton Leung didn’t have much space to work with when designing this 1,000-square-foot flat with his architect wife, Lisa. But taking cues from airplane galley kitchens and a minimalist mentality, they made their tight space feel like a spacious home by adding smart storage, knocking down all the walls and adding 10 sliding doors that can transform the now-open space into ...

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5 Benefits to Concrete Floors for Everyday Living

March 21st, 2013

When you initially think of concrete floors, you probably think "cold," "prison like" or "industrial." But with its ability to take on color and a polished sheen, coupled with its many benefits, concrete may become your new favorite on future projects. Be prepared to have your mind blown by how beautiful, elegant and warm a concrete floor can look.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7977902/list?u ...

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Beach-Scene Colors for a Picturesque Florida Getaway

March 21st, 2013

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This photo has been added to over 11k Ideabooks on Houzz so far! What inspires you about this space?

March 21st, 2013

This photo has been added to over 11k Ideabooks on Houzz so far! What inspires you about this space? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151363733693806&set=a.247844258805.137673.129309818805&type=1&theater

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Before and After: Landscape Renovation!

March 21st, 2013

Before and After: Landscape Renovation!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151364319028806&set=a.247844258805.137673.129309818805&type=1&theater

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Flaherty concerned for borrowers at time of low rates

March 21st, 2013

Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Wednesday he was concerned that Canadians might not be able to afford their mortgages when interest rates rise, speaking after he gave Manulife Financial (MFC-T 15.38 0.00 0.00%) a tongue-lashing for offering ultra-low rates. "Our concern, my concern for a number of years with very low interest rates, is to ensure that people can afford their mo ...

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