Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

EAST-WEST DIVIDE IN CANADIAN HOUSING

March 7th, 2013

While housing markets in Central Canada have “shown signs of fatigue over the past six months,” a new report from TD Economics said the Calgary market is experiencing “positive momentum”. Detailing the vast differences in major markets coast to coast, the TD report singled out Calgary as “the lone shining star in Western Canada’s real estate market”. http://www.crebnow.com/east-west-divide- ...

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Unwind in an Enclosed Garden Sanctuary — Outdoors or In

March 7th, 2013

We may think that garden rooms are a relatively new feature in garden design, but they actually go back a long way in garden history to the hortus conclusus — the enclosed garden. The Hortus conclusus started in the ancient gardens of Persia, Egypt and Mesopotamia, then reappeared in the Middle Ages and later as the core of 20th-century Arts and Crafts gardens.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6 ...

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Basement of the Week: Mediterranean Wine Cellar Style in Michigan

March 7th, 2013

This homeowner wanted the walk down into her condominium's basement to take her far away — all the way to Europe. "The owner wanted to create a cozy Mediterranean wine cellar look," says Lisa Whelan of M.J. Whelan Construction. A series of elliptical archways separate the spaces, and warm neutrals, tiles that resemble tumbled stone and Venetian plaster wall treatments lend old-world style. On ...

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Killarney combines the best of the inner city and the burbs. Check out our guide to this neighbourhood.

March 7th, 2013

Killarney combines the best of the inner city and the burbs. Check out our guide to this neighbourhood.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152622923975203&set=a.10150157263705203.402018.46584810202&type=1&theater

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If you're tired of waiting in the usual breakfast lines, you may want to check out this list of the city's best kept secret brunch spots.

March 7th, 2013

If you're tired of waiting in the usual breakfast lines, you may want to check out this list of the city's best kept secret brunch spots.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152619349320203&set=a.10150157263705203.402018.46584810202&type=1&theater

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Calgary, Alberta has come of age as a fine dining destination. Top chefs are choosing local ingredients with global appeal

March 7th, 2013

Consumers in Calgary are becoming, very quickly, interested in — Where does it come from?"Calgary, Alberta has come of age as a fine dining destination. Top chefs are choosing local ingredients with global appeal.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckaqgYxshbw&feature=youtu.be

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Spring-Inspired Spaces: 10 Gorgeous Decorating Ideas

March 7th, 2013

Spring-Inspired Spaces: 10 Gorgeous Decorating Ideas Transform your home with colorful paint color, botanical wallpaper, and more fresh decorating ideas. http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/home-makeovers/spring-home-design?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1451_7157779

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Best Calgary Gluten Free Restaurants

March 7th, 2013

As a growing number of people in today’s population are becoming aware of their own sensitivities to the ingredient, many Calgary restaurants are taking initiative in creating gluten-free options for those of us who need it, or who simply try to avoid the substance all together. Finally!http://bestcalgaryhomes.com/best-calgary-gluten-free-restaurants

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Inspiration of the Day

March 7th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151535931463304&set=a.463512163303.258366.158726178303&type=1&theater

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Bank of Canada rate statement: What the economists say

March 7th, 2013

Recognizing the obvious, the Bank has softened its mild tightening stance further. Still, even with GDP growth of barely 1% and core inflation at near-record lows, the Bank is maintaining that the next move in rates will likely be higher. That next move now looks to be very far off however, and we remain comfortable with the call that rates are unlikely to begin moving higher until the second ...

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