Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

National Beer Hall opens a second location on 10th Avenue S.W.

April 25th, 2013

National Beer Hall opens a second location on 10th Avenue S.W.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/national-beer-hall-opens-second-location-on-10th-avenuehttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Abbot Pass, in Banff National Park, is one of those bucket list hikes. Will you be exploring this Rocky Mountain gem?

April 25th, 2013

Abbot Pass, in Banff National Park, is one of those bucket list hikes. Will you be exploring this Rocky Mountain gem?https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZLNOFLNvvmghttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Country Meets Coastal Near a California Beach

April 25th, 2013

After raising six children, this California couple found themselves in an empty nest and promptly flocked to the coast. Their Cape Cod–style house a block from the beach was an opportunity to lighten up, enjoy relaxed country coastal style and entice their grown children to visit. They chose a house that a contractor had built for himself, and it already had great bones and details. Interior ...

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Do you like a good burger?

April 25th, 2013

Do you like a good burger? Check out these 2 killer burgers from Monki & Holy Grill.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=546896705349448&set=a.214765148562607.54026.173436849362104&type=1&theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Industrial-Edged Chic in Rotterdam

April 25th, 2013

Industrial-Edged Chic in RotterdamSee the full Ideabook here: http://bit.ly/11NeGmhhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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18 must-play holes in Calgary area

April 25th, 2013

Let's be honest, you don't need an excuse to go golfing. However, it never hurts to have an excuse to go golfing again the next day. Whether you're staying within city limits or taking a day-trip toward the badlands or mountains, there are a lot of fascinating golf courses in this area.http://www.calgarysun.com/topholeshttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Should CMHC be Privatized?

April 25th, 2013

When Jim Flaherty unveiled the 2013 federal budget, and showed his policy changes to CMHC, it brought up once again the question of whether or not CMHC should be privatized. This is not a new conversation, but the recent changes are already going to limit the amount of CMHC mortgage insurance that’s eligible to consumers, and so it’s brought the topic up once again. What’s the answer in the e ...

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The global slowdown is hinting at a ‘major re-alignment of the markets’ — and it won’t be pretty

April 25th, 2013

Different markets sending different signals. That’s the gist of BofA Merrill Lynch rates guru David Woo’s latest report – titled “The impossible trinity: A tale of three cities” – which begins like this (emphasis added): The commodity market is saying global growth is slowing. The US equity market is saying US consumers are still going strong. The FX and European sovereign markets seem to ...

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Britain avoids recession with jump in growth

April 25th, 2013

Britain's economy dodged a return to recession and grew faster than expected in the first three months of this year, providing some political relief for a government under fire over its austerity drive.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/25/Britain-avoids-recession-with-jump-in-first-quarter-growth.aspx#.UXkuWF6lBYw.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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First-time Homebuyer Series: Part 2

April 25th, 2013

From a financial perspective, buying a home is a big deal. After putting a whole lot of clicks on the family chariot shopping the market, you find the home that strikes your fancy in a neighbourhood that appeals to you — and at a price you think might work. But what now? http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/buying-homes/first-calgary/First+time+Homebuyer+Series+Part/8287925/story.htmlhttps:/ ...

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