Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Bank of Canada searches far and wide for Carney's successor

March 28th, 2013

The search for a new Bank of Canada chief to replace Mark Carney has pitted internal front-runner Tiff Macklem against a range of external candidates as officials look outside the bank for people who may have more hands-on business experience. Most central bank watchers believe Macklem, currently second-in-command at the bank, has outstanding credentials and deserves to take over when his bo ...

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Tougher banking rules could affect dividends: OSFI

March 28th, 2013

Canada's plan to force its biggest banks to comply with an additional surcharge on capital could affect their ability to pay dividends and buy back shares, the country's top banking regulator tells BNN.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/27/Tougher-banking-rules-could-affect-dividends-OSFI.aspx#.UVRCyq4Gy5Q.facebook

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Banks pushing low mortgage rates in branches

March 28th, 2013

A sign in a Toronto Bank of Montreal branch promoting a five-year fixed mortgage rate of 2.89 percent Wednesday is just one indication that Canada's Finance Minister has his work cut if he wants to stop banks from offering ultra-low rates. The big banks are generally toeing the line by keeping their posted - or nationally advertised - rates at higher levels after Finance Minister Jim Flahert ...

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Lean inventories hold back U.S. pending home sales

March 28th, 2013

Contracts to buy previously owned homes fell in February, held back by a shortage of properties, but there is little to suggest that the housing market recovery is stalling. The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday its Pending Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed last month, slipped 0.4 percent to 104.8. Still, contracts last month remained at the second highest level in ...

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A Lustrous and Luxurious Bathroom

March 28th, 2013

Master Bath of Mirrors and Marble http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/vintage-bathrooms-0610?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1451_7460895#slide-1

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Calgary Opera launches outdoor summer opera festival

March 28th, 2013

Some of Canada’s finest opera singers have signed up to participate in Opera in the Village, the Calgary Opera’s first summer opera festival which will take place under a big top in the East Village at the end of August.http://www.calgaryherald.com/touch/entertainment/festival-guide/Calgary+Opera+launches+outdoor+summer+opera/8159561/story.html?rel=5641947

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We asked a few Calgary foodies to tell us what they'd like to see next from the city's dining scene.

March 28th, 2013

We asked a few Calgary foodies to tell us what they'd like to see next from the city's dining scene.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/calgary-foodies-whats-missing-from-our-food-scene https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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House of the Month: A stately west end home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright

March 28th, 2013

House of the Month: A stately west end home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wrighthttp://www.avenuecalgary.com/articles/masterful-retreathttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Calgary: Pretty amazing. Foothills Hospital has opened a new advanced trauma operating room. It's the first trauma OR of its kind in North America and the second in the world.

March 28th, 2013

Calgary: Pretty amazing. Foothills Hospital has opened a new advanced trauma operating room. It's the first trauma OR of its kind in North America and the second in the world.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/foothills-hospital-opens-advanced-trauma-operating-roomhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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4 Calgary cafés that make the transition from morning brunch to evening dinner.

March 28th, 2013

4 Calgary cafés that make the transition from morning brunch to evening dinner.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/articles/4-calgary-cafes-that-go-from-day-to-nighthttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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