Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

B.C.’s Alberta election

May 14th, 2013

When British Columbians go to the polls Tuesday, they will vote not only for the future direction of their province but for Alberta's as well. For whomever our neighbours across the Rockies elect to lead them on Tuesday will in a very real way be able to dictate the pace at which Alberta’s boom-and-bust commodity economy is able to grow and, perhaps more importantly, how soon the next bust w ...

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The case for shorting Canadian banks

May 14th, 2013

Short-seller Vijai Mohan, the founder and portfolio manager at the San Francisco-based Hyphen Fund Management, caused a stir among Canadian investors when he was profiled recently and laid bare his wager against Canada, admitting that nearly his entire portfolio is set up to profit on a downturn in both the housing market and the more than decade-long run up in commodity prices.http://www.bnn ...

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ADD A LITTLE MADNESS TO YOUR HOME

May 14th, 2013

Mid-century modern has been all the rage since Mad Men made its debut. You don’t need to have an authentic mid-century houseto add a little sophisticated 50s style. All you need is a little imagination and a few props.http://www.crebnow.com/add-a-little-madness-to-your-home/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Best Calgary Mothers Day Brunch

May 12th, 2013

Best Calgary Mother’s Day Brunches Your Mom Will Love! http://bestcalgaryhomes.com/best-calgary-mothers-day-brunchhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Still need to plan that perfect Mother's Day gift?

May 12th, 2013

Still need to plan that perfect Mother's Day gift? Take your loved one up to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for a weekend full of pampering and activities for the whole family.http://bit.ly/YKUXG4https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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WARNING: Adreneline junkie alert North Americas fastest zipline and bobsleigh ride is right here in Alberta. It's a rush you're sure to remember

May 12th, 2013

WARNING: Adreneline junkie alertNorth Americas fastest zipline and bobsleigh ride is right here in Alberta. It's a rush you're sure to remember. At Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta you can bobsleigh like an Olympian at 100 km/hr and drop 100 vertical metres on a zipline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c22VF86zsg4https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?re ...

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Inspiration of the Day

May 12th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151588667997863&set=a.10150383579167863.372153.163583187862&type=1&theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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The trading day effect

May 12th, 2013

Since last fall, news media coverage of Canadian home sales has acknowledged differences in the number of weekdays and weekends in the current month vs. the same month one year earlier. In statistics, it’s referred to as the trading day effect and it matters because it biases comparisons. While its impact varies by local market, an analysis of close to four million records since 2000 for Can ...

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12 Ways to Make Your Home Feel New Again

May 12th, 2013

Shopping is the easy part for some — the thrill of the chase, the flutter of excitement at bringing a new treasure home, choosing a new paint color or materials for a remodel. But what happens to those glorious finds and finishes months or years later? Before you give in to the urge to shop for new stuff, consider some home maintenance to show off what you have in the best possible light. You ...

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The loonie is set to fly south — deep south, says TD Economics

May 12th, 2013

The loonie is set to fly south — soon, say TD economists, who are leading the bears with their forecast that Canada’s currency will drop as low as 90 US cents over the next year.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/05/09/the-loonie-is-set-to-fly-south-deep-south-says-td-economics/https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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