Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

9 Ways to Make Dreamworthy Rooms — in a Weekend

February 23rd, 2013

Here are a few small things you can do in a weekend with a tiny budget. Go ahead and create your dream house.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7348896/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u232&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery14

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Discover the Ins and Outs of Pocket Doors

February 23rd, 2013

Pocket doors will infuse an average space with architectural charm and can be great space savers — but they have their downsides, too. Here's some coverage of both sides to help you decide if pocket doors are right for your new house or remodel.http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7089977/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u229&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery26

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Are ‘extractive elites’ sucking the life out of Canada’s economy?

February 23rd, 2013

Politicians in the developed world are preoccupied with dividing up a diminishing pie, not a growing one. Even in debt-free Alberta, an oil bubble is causing budgetary handwringing in government as deficits loom. This means spending cuts, or revenue hikes, or a bit of both or even, goodness forbid, racking up debts. http://opinion.financialpost.com/2013/02/22/are-extractive-elites-sucking-t ...

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Understanding Credit: Part 1, Your Credit Report

February 23rd, 2013

Credit is something that we all think we understand, but few of us actually have a grasp on – until it’s too late.https://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/index.php/understanding-credit-part-1-your-credit-report/

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East Village: Canada’s National Music Centre here in Calgary

February 23rd, 2013

Calgary Alderman Druh Farrell, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, NMC Honurary Patron Anne Murray, Federal Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney, National Music Centre President/CEO Andrew Mosker, and Alberta Minister of Culture Heather Klimchuk broke ground yesterday on Canada’s National Music Centre here in Calgaryhttp://www.nmc.ca/blog/nmc-breaks-ground/ ...

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Should you do-it-yourself? Yes! HGTV's Bryan Baeumler gave us his EXPERT advice

February 23rd, 2013

Whether it’s your first time attempting a do-it-yourself project, or if you’ve been at it for years, fan favourite Bryan Baeumler of HGTV’s popular renovation shows Disaster DIY, Leave it to Bryan and House of Bryan is sure to be a great resource for you.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=553598964674569&set=a.440845249283275.105514.145392378828565&type=1&theater ...

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Dreams of Being Green: Gardening Tips for a Brown Thumb

February 23rd, 2013

Jeff de Jong will be hitting the Garden Stage at this year's Home + Garden Show to share his advice on the benefits of perennials: work horses of the garden!. He'll show you thirty plants with exquisite beautiful flowers and several other attributes to warrant the title of being the best of all perennials.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=552987301402402&set=a.170314379669698.37876.1453 ...

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