Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Chavez's death opens door to Venezuela's oil riches

March 6th, 2013

For years, the torrents of oil flowing from Venezuela's giant energy reserves have dwindled. From a peak of 3.5 million barrels per day, the country's output has fallen to less than 2.5 million.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/6/Chavezs-death-opens-door-to-Venezuelas-oil-riches.aspx#.UTdUrvDdCU0.facebook

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Talisman forecasts 25% lower capital spending

March 6th, 2013

Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM-T 12.54 0.00 0.00%), Canada's No. 6 independent oil producer, forecast a fall in output this year and said it expects 2013 capital budget to be 25 percent lower than last year's.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/6/Talisman-forecasts-25-lower-capital-spending-in-2013.aspx#.UTdU4a0ND-w.facebook

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Easy Green: 23 Ways to Reduce Waste at Home

March 6th, 2013

We all know that growing landfill mass and, sadly, even trash floating out at sea are real issues, but it can be hard to know where to start if you want to make a difference. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7478385/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u238&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery11

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Bathroom Design: How to Pick Out a Vanity

March 6th, 2013

It's not always the most glamorous part of a bathroom remodel, but choosing the right vanity can make or break your bathroom's design. If it's placed awkwardly in a traffic route, uses poor or mismatched materials, or doesn't have enough storage, the rest of your bathroom will suffer. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7688299/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u237&utm_medium=email&utm_content=g ...

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Have you attempted rooftop gardening?

March 6th, 2013

Have you attempted rooftop gardening? Share your stories with us!See the full Ideabook here: http://bit.ly/101EBFxhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151336515518806&set=a.247844258805.137673.129309818805&type=1&theater

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Beautiful Bathroom

March 6th, 2013

Beautiful Bathroomhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=550418348332084&set=a.222355147805074.61878.102313626475894&type=1&theater

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China’s housing crackdown may drive cash to Canada’s condo market

March 6th, 2013

Foreign buyers are trying to move their money to a safer spot for capital preservation. They are looking for hard assets and the condo sector has a track record of increasing prices.The bad news for China’s real estate market could be good news for Canada’s condominium market.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/03/05/chinas-housing-crackdown-may-drive-cash-to-canadas-condo-market/?__lsa=6f ...

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A PROSPEROUS 2012

March 6th, 2013

A RealNet Canada Inc. report says Calgary’s 2012 commercial market saw an 80 per cent increase in investment compared to 2011.Throughout 2012, the city saw 445 transactions over $1 million for a total of $4.84 billion. “The strength of the recovery in the Calgary commercial real estate market accelerated greatly in 2012,” said Paul Richter, director, research, RealNet Canada Inc. “After la ...

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Did You Know The Benchmark price for a single family home in Calgary for the month of February was $442,500?

March 6th, 2013

Did You Know The Benchmark price for a single family home in Calgary for the month of February was $442,500?Click for more statistics:http://www.creb.com/public/documents/statistics/2013/package/res-stats-2013_February.pdfhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580040268691812&set=a.456448177717689.116345.433839026645271&type=1&theater

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Morning News Rundown

March 5th, 2013

Here is your Morning News Rundown for Tuesday March 5th: http://www.crebnow.com/morning-news-rundown-march-5-2013/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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