Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

10 Ways to Entertain Kids on Rainy Days

March 1st, 2013

Navigating rainy days can be challenging for us grown-ups. Backed-up traffic, broken umbrellas, wet clothes — soggy days are a drag. But for kids and their boundless energy, they're particularly tough. After all, whoever coined the phrase "bouncing off the walls" didn't do so while observing kids outdoors. When my kids were small, I broke up the day by taking them for regular walks or out for ...

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10 Stylish Bedrooms With a Decidedly Masculine Vibe

March 1st, 2013

Once you start declaring something masculine or feminine, you get into dangerous territory. Because of course there are men who love pink and women who have never met a ruffle they could stand. There are, however, certain qualities and materials associated with a more masculine aesthetic. Things like flannel, leather and wool tend to evoke a manly vibe. As do colors like gray, black, brown an ...

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Is the dormer look for you?

March 1st, 2013

Say you live in a home with one and a half stories, such as a Cape Cod. Your second-floor bedrooms and bathrooms are tucked under the roof, which cuts down on the usable amount of floor space available. (You simply can't stand up in much of the area.) While the style of house is charming — not so tall and boxy — much of the second floor is unusable, because it lacks headroom. And you think to ...

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Inspiration of the Day

March 1st, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510092615701275&set=a.247441108633095.58684.164326170277923&type=1&theater

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Avenue Magazine: 9 fun things to do in Calgary this weekend.

March 1st, 2013

Avenue Magazine: 9 fun things to do in Calgary this weekend.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/weekender-newsletter/65289

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How Expressing Gratitude Will Massively Improve Your Investment Success

March 1st, 2013

“Appreciation” is a popular word in real estate investment. Often it is where the big money is made over time, supported by the other profit centers such as positive cash flow and principle paydown on mortgages.But its true power to the investor is multiplied exponentially when you understand that appreciation is a multi-faceted word. For what you appreciate, appreciates. There is no sense in ...

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Pond Hockey at Banff National Park on Lake Louise is happening this weekend and it's as Canadian as it gets.

March 1st, 2013

The 4th Annual Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic brings that quintessentially Canadian game to one of the most scenic venues on the planet. Banff National Park offers a hockey experience you're sure to remember — whether you are cheering or playing.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151740501808942&set=a.70487678941.94942.16998528941&type=1&theater

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Expanding market into Canada

March 1st, 2013

TORONTO • Chico’s FAS Inc., one of the largest womenswear retailers in the U.S. that has bucked the economic doldrums with a line of proprietary “slimming” clothing, is expanding into Canada, the company announced Thursday.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/02/28/u-s-womenswear-retailer-chicos-expanding-into-canada/

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Shell: Solar power may eclipse oil in fifty years

March 1st, 2013

Solar could overtake oil as the world’s dominant energy source by 2060 in one scenario envisioned by Royal Dutch Shell. Renewables could make up as much as 30% to 40% of the global energy mix by 2060, as oil loses its reign as the world’s biggest energy source, the oil giant said in a forecast on the energy sector’s changing landscape. http://business.financialpost.com/2013/02/28/solar-may- ...

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Graphic black and white adds a sophisticated note

March 1st, 2013

Graphic black and white adds a sophisticated note to the mellow charms of old wood in Chris Barrett’s kitchen of the month. See more from this talented designer:http://www.deringhall.com/chris-barrett-design/portfolio

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