Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

'Not My Precious Books!' — Pain-Free Ways to Declutter Your Library

March 9th, 2013

Years ago I was chatting with an acquaintance, and she referred to a weekly meeting she attended without naming it. I asked her what it was."Overreaders Anonymous," she said.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7340396/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u238&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery1

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BNN: China's housing bubble to rival U.S. bust

March 9th, 2013

When China's housing bubble bursts it will have historic effects, well-known short seller Carson Block tells BNN. The investor, known for uncovering financial discrepancies at Chinese companies such as Sino-Forest and Olam International, is taking aim at China's red-hot housing market, which he fears will burst at any moment. http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/8/Chinas-housing-bubble-burst-could ...

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Housing industry seen as part of Canada's success

March 9th, 2013

Calgary homebuilder Deep Shergill says the heartbeat of the housing industry has a direct link to the national economy. The incoming national president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association even compares it to a line by late General Motors chairman Charlie Wilson, who said: “What’s good for General Motors is good for America and vice versa.” http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-esta ...

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Resale pace rises for condos

March 9th, 2013

February marked significant year-over-year gains in resale Calgary condo apartment sales, rising by 13.4 per cent. Figures from the Calgary Real Estate Board show resale condo apartment sales marked 279 deals last month compared to 246 in February 2012. http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Resale+pace+rises+condos/8069608/story.html

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Calgary builder and community best in Canada

March 9th, 2013

Canada’s top builder is right here in Calgary — and it constructs homes in the nation’s best community. Albi Homes and Watermark at Bearspaw were honoured Friday, March 8, at the CHBA National SAM (Sales and Marketing) Awards at a gala hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association in Lake Louise. http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Calgary+builder+community+best+Canada/807151 ...

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Inspiration of the Day

March 9th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=267459210055028&set=a.197673470366936.49372.197669630367320&type=1&theater

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A RADIANT MARKET

March 9th, 2013

As the first quarter of 2013 rolls along, Calgary’s condominium market is thriving. “With less selection in the singlefamily market, particularly at the lower price ranges, more consumers are turning to the condominium market,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, CREB® chief economist. “Throughout the downturn there were more singlefamily homes priced under $400,000. However, over the past few years the n ...

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How to Create a Budget

March 9th, 2013

With household debt levels at all-time highs, and not seeming like they’re about to go down any time soon, everyone’s wondering how they can keep more money for themselves and still get out of debt at the same time. The answer, while it can be complex, always starts with one step – creating a budget. But how do you do it? It’s much more than just figuring out how much money you have at the en ...

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How gorgeous is this little french apartment in Lyon

March 9th, 2013

How gorgeous is this little french apartment in Lyon - just goes to show, you don't need endless amounts of space https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151477904258967&set=a.10150797086763967.434182.87780268966&type=1&theater

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