Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Cyprus readies capital controls to avert bank run

March 27th, 2013

Cyprus is finalizing capital control measures on Wednesday to prevent a run on the banks by depositors anxious about their savings after the country agreed a painful rescue package with international lenders. Cypriots have taken to the streets of Nicosia in their thousands to protest against a bailout deal they fear will push their country into an economic slump and cost many their jobs. ht ...

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Ford CEO cites yen worry, opposes Japan free trade

March 27th, 2013

The chief executive of Ford Motor Co. (F-N 13.31 0.00 0.00%) complained on Tuesday about Japan's devaluation of the yen and reiterated his opposition to Tokyo entering into free trade talks with the United States under an Asia-Pacific agreement. The yen has fallen around 8 percent against the dollar this year, driven down by Tokyo's fiscal and monetary policies. "The markets should determin ...

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Bank of England sets banks’ capital shortfall at $38B

March 27th, 2013

Britain's banks must raise $37.9 billion US in extra capital by December to absorb possible future losses and sustain lending, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee said on Wednesday.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/27/Bank-of-England-sets-banks-capital-shortfall-at-38B.aspx#.UVLtxEVg-VY.facebook

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Are You Paying Your Taxes?

March 27th, 2013

An issue has cropped up on the Canadian economic horizon, and it’s one that often goes unnoticed, or at least, isn’t talked about all that often. It’s tax evasion. And it’s costing the Canadian economy “tens of billions” in revenue. That’s a major concern, as Canada is currently in trouble when it comes to the deficit that’s creeping towards $26 billion, and the national public debt. The Cons ...

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Second phase is coming soon! Riverfront urban living in East Village Calgary.

March 27th, 2013

Second phase is coming soon! Riverfront urban living inEast Village Calgary.Check out the neighbourhood map: http://ow.ly/jpMzVhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Fresh from CREA Café: According to our Chief Economist Gregory Klump, interest rates are going nowhere fast.

March 27th, 2013

Fresh from CREA Café: According to our Chief Economist Gregory Klump, interest rates are going nowhere fast. More about this year’s economic forecast in today’s blog post.http://ow.ly/jooQyhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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We are SUPER excited to announce our new partnership with car2go Calgary!

March 27th, 2013

We are SUPER excited to announce our new partnership with car2go Calgary! Double the VIP benefits by being both a Skoop member and a car2go member! Just like the Skoop is easy and convenient, so is car2go! You can just hop in a car, drive it to your next Skoop event, drop it and go! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355680764537665&set=a.175262245912852.31091.126618347443909&type=1&thea ...

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Used automobile tires create forms for 300 lb., load bearing, thermal mass bricks. Photo by Heather Culp

March 27th, 2013

http://earthship.com/construction-materialsUsed automobile tires create forms for 300 lb., load bearing, thermal mass bricks. Photo by Heather Culp https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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