Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

BNN: Employers to keep adding jobs in Q2: Manpower

March 12th, 2013

Canadian employers are likely to keep adding jobs in the second quarter but at a slightly slower pace than in the first quarter, with the highest growth in the transportation and utilities sectors, according to a survey released on Tuesday.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/12/Employers-to-keep-adding-jobs-in-Q2-Manpower.aspx

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This will be Calgary's new go to outdoor space.

March 12th, 2013

The redevelopment of St. Patrick’s Island will also include specially designed play areas for children; 1.6 kilometres of paved and soft pathways for running, riding and strolling; elevated walkways to showcase and educate on the island’s natural habitat; public washrooms and utility sheds and increased parking capacity near the Calgary Zoo to facilitate family picnics and gatherings.https:// ...

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Even W. Brett Wilson sees value in greater leadership on secondary suites.

March 12th, 2013

There are countless underprivileged people living in unregulated, unsafe, slum-like conditions like these who literally have no recourse. They put up with unspeakable conditions because they have nowhere else to go. If tenants complain, the only thing the city can do is to shut the “slum” landlords down, and effectively kick the tenants out. How can the city force improvements to something th ...

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Morning News Rundown

March 11th, 2013

Here is your Morning News Rundown for Monday March 11th: http://www.crebnow.com/morning-news-rundown-march-11-2013/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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Pick of the Day

March 11th, 2013

Pick of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355883697854957&set=a.181180768658585.34443.181174525325876&type=1&theater

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Guest Picks: Set a Beautifully Traditional Easter Table

March 11th, 2013

My family always loves to celebrate Easter and the coming of spring with clean, fresh, bright and beautiful table decor. I picked 20 products that are sure to make any Easter table a fun and festive affair. — Robyn from Add a Pinchhttp://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7676480/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u242&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery20

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Modern or Contemporary Architecture? The Interiors Edition

March 11th, 2013

while ago I took a crack at defining the differences between modern and contemporary architecture by looking at the exteriors of 10 homes. In my view modern architecture is rooted in the early- and mid-20th-century architecture that broke with traditional architecture by "embodying the ideals of the machine age: an absence of ornament, structures of steel or concrete, large expanses of glass, ...

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10 Tiny Kitchens Whose Usefulness You Won't Believe

March 11th, 2013

From unfolding apartments to clever remodels to creative rentals, these 10 tiny kitchens show that their owners and designers haven't just learned to deal with small spaces — they've embraced them. With solutions including cutting boards on drawers for extra counter space, affordable alternatives to wallpaper and innovative storage, these small kitchens can't help but inspire.http://www.houzz ...

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Inspiration of the Day

March 11th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151556058618304&set=a.463512163303.258366.158726178303&type=1&theater

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Calgary, Are you into the indie music scene?

March 11th, 2013

Calgary, Are you into the indie music scene? For seven years, Sled Island has been bringing Calgary an amazing and eclectic mix of musicians and groups to the summer festival.http://calgaryisawesome.com/2013/03/05/sled-island-announces-2013-lineup/#more-19678

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