Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Enbridge plots new U.S. oil line

February 18th, 2013

Enbridge Inc. (ENB-T 44.36 0.23 0.52%) said on Friday it is teaming up with Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners in the latest conversion of a natural gas pipeline to oil use, a $3.4 billion US project to move large volumes of Canadian crude to Louisiana refineries.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/15/Enbridge-partner-to-convert-gas-pipeline-to-ease-crude-glut.aspx

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Five Steps to Help You Get Out of Debt

February 18th, 2013

If you’re heavily in debt, there are a lot of good tools you can use and steps you can take to help yourself get out of it, such as the debt consolidation loans we talked about this morning. But if you’re looking for just a few things you can do in your daily life to really cut back on your spending, and amp up your debt repayment efforts, here are five small steps you can take.http://www.can ...

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CALGARY REAL ESTATE

February 18th, 2013

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CALGARIAN’S NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY

February 18th, 2013

“Calgarians responded with enthusiasm, passion and inspiration,” said Janet Hutchinson, Calgary Public Library Board Chair. “They clearly see their libraries as essential to helping create complete communities and feel strongly that they are a symbol of inclusiveness, hope and growth.”http://www.crebnow.com/calgarians-new-central-library/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook ...

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OPEN HOUSE: 1605 Strathcona Dr. S.W.

February 16th, 2013

Today, Saturday, February 16 from 1:00-4:00pm. Come and visit, I'll have coffee and muffins.http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=12789906&PidKey=-580185779

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Pick of the Day

February 16th, 2013

Canal Reflection, Brugge, Belgiumhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=346506115459382&set=a.181180768658585.34443.181174525325876&type=1&theater

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Calgary Condo Market

February 16th, 2013

Having long provided an affordable entry into the housing market, Calgarians are again turning to the condo sector as a way to make their homebuying dreams a reality. According to CREB®, sales in the apartment and townhouse sector recorded annual increases of 12 and 16 per cent, respectively, in 2012, despite a decline in listings. http://www.crebnow.com/turning-dreams-into-reality/?utm_sou ...

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Frustrated with low valuation, Nasdaq debates options

February 16th, 2013

Long frustrated about the low market valuation of Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ-Q 31.07 0.47 1.54%), the exchange operator's management is debating various ideas, ranging from further diversification to radical steps like going private or eventually splitting up the company, said several people familiar with the situation.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/15/Frustrated-with-low-valuation-Nasdaq-deb ...

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Brookfield Asset posts lower profit but raises dividend

February 16th, 2013

Brookfield Asset Management's (BAM.A-T 37.26 -1.17 -3.04%) profit slid 19.2 percent in the fourth quarter because of a sharp rise in costs, but the Canadian property, power and infrastructure investor raised its dividend due to rising cash flows.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/15/Brookfield-Asset-posts-lower-profit-but-raises-dividend.aspx#.UR-tGY2yFW8.facebook

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Get a Soft Spot for Sea-Glass Green

February 16th, 2013

While Pantone thoughtfully named Emerald 2013's overall Color of the Year, I propose crowning sea-glass green — like Benjamin Moore's Palladian Blue HC-144 and Sherwin-Williams' Sea Salt 6204 — as 2013's top interior paint color. This popular hue is a soft and airy color that combines the blue of the sky, the green of the ocean and the opalescence of a pearl.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/620 ...

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