Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Help, my timeshare is killing me

April 24th, 2013

We are paying for a timeshare that we can no longer afford. The interest rate is 11% and the maintenance fees are killing us. We could not use it last year and missed the deadline to convert to points. Can we just walk away? We are so stressed.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/04/23/timeshare-investment/https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Even in a real estate slump, Canadians lured into bidding wars

April 24th, 2013

People still willing to jump into real estate bidding wars might want to ask themselves why they want to be part of such a buying frenzy in this softening market.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/04/23/even-in-a-real-estate-slump-some-canadians-will-get-into-a-bidding-war/https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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New home sales up, U.S. housing recovery on track

April 24th, 2013

Sales of new single-family homes rose in March, indicating the U.S. housing market recovery remains on track. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday sales increased 1.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000 units. Last month's rise followed a 7.6 percent drop in February. http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/23/New-home-sales-up-US-housing-recovery-on-track.aspx#.UXfalYislmA.fac ...

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Cenovus profit rises as refining margins improve

April 24th, 2013

Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE-T 28.75 0.00 0.00%), Canada's second-largest independent oil producer, reported a higher first-quarter operating profit as margins at its U.S. refineries improved.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/24/Cenovus-profit-rises-as-refining-margins-improve.aspx#.UXfaPrDVXrg.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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IS THIS A GOOD YEAR TO BUY OR SELL?

April 24th, 2013

The Calgary real estate market began recovering in 2012, and so far this year, the future is looking bright. CREB® statistics for the first three months of the year, as well as its outlook for 2013, suggest the recovery is expected to continue. So, what does this mean for people who are considering buying or selling their homes? http://www.crebnow.com/is-this-a-good-year-to-buy-or-sell/?utm ...

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The HOME ON YOUR OWN course (for ages 8 to 10) is a safety awareness program for children who are or will be staying home on their own.

April 24th, 2013

Last chance to register! 2 more registrations needed!The HOME ON YOUR OWN course (for ages 8 to 10) is a safety awareness program for children who are or will be staying home on their own.This 2 hour course is scheduled for this Saturday, April 27.http://auburnbay-connect.com/index.php/program-and-facilities/programs/https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Pick of the Day

April 22nd, 2013

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Best Eggs Benedict in Calgary

April 22nd, 2013

The newest addition to our best in Calgaryseries is the best Eggs Benedict. The list will no doubt grow with your help!http://bestcalgaryhomes.com/best-eggs-benedict-calgaryhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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The Best Sandwiches in Calgary

April 22nd, 2013

Every time I stop in at the following five destinations I arrive at my sandwich happy place. When you taste the following sandwiches you would almost think they were made by a higher power.http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/cody-battershill/calgary-best-sandwich-restaurants_b_3088864.html?icid=hp_canada-alberta_featured_arthttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Inspired To Seek Out A New Healing Lifestyle

April 22nd, 2013

Inspired to seek out a new healing lifestyle, my best choice would be Costa Rica Yoga Hotel. This is one of the world’s idyllic settings to go on a vacation to and club it with yoga, and you have all the ingredients required to heal your tired soul and body. In Costa Rica Yoga Hotels, the combination of surf and yoga is an unsurpassed experience that lasts for long and leaves you feeling reju ...

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