Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Kitchen of the Week: Turquoise Cabinets Snazz Up a Space-Savvy Eat-In

April 19th, 2013

Despite a complete remodel, this 1920s row house in Jersey City, New Jersey, still has its original eclectic character. For the kitchen the homeowners wanted more room and a playful look that felt period-appropriate. Cousins and designers Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri of Brunelleschi Construction reorganized the space, putting all the cabinetry on one wall and a fold-up table on the other ...

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Oil-by-train may not be substitute for Keystone pipeline

April 19th, 2013

Analysis: The prospects for bringing large amounts of Canadian heavy crude oil into the United States by train is a contentious issue as the U.S. government weighs whether to allow the controversial Keystone XL pipeline to go ahead. An assumption that oil would move by rail without Keystone was a key part of a U.S. State Department report in March that found development of Canada's oil sands ...

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How the largest real-estate deal in history turned out to be a massive bust

April 19th, 2013

In 2009, Fitch Ratings valued the 80-acre Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village apartment complex in Manhattan at US$1.8-billion. Unfortunately, it had been sold three years earlier for US$5.4-billion. The largest real-estate transaction in history had turned out to be a massive real-estate bust. http://business.financialpost.com/2013/04/18/stuyvesant-town-peter-cooper-village-deal/https://w ...

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Benign inflation eases pressure for rate hike

April 19th, 2013

Canada's annual inflation rate in March slowed to one percent from 1.2 percent in February, further underlining how little pressure there is on the Bank of Canada to raise rates any time soon.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/19/Annual-inflation-slows-to-1-in-March.aspx#.UXFaPa9mGL8.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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NEW Van Ginkel Art Gallery in the heart of Inglewood, Calgary. 1312A 9th Ave., S.E. 403-294-1014.

April 19th, 2013

NEW Van Ginkel Art Gallery in the heart of Inglewood, Calgary. 1312A 9th Ave., S.E. 403-294-1014. First day open is Tuesday April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extensive information including regular hours is posted on our new website www.PaulVanGinkel.com https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Glowb Ride happening this Sunday night at 11:30 PM

April 19th, 2013

Glowb Ride happening this Sunday night at 11:30 PM. Join us outside the Simmons as we ride for approximately 30 mins.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=543741449002493&set=a.132857576757551.14318.106592849384024&type=1&theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Best Calgary Breakfast and Brunch

April 19th, 2013

Best Calgary Breakfast and Brunch https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.532685673437218.1073741826.173436849362104&type=1https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=hl

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HOW TO: BE HOME SMART

April 19th, 2013

With a survey from Statistics Canada revealing Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of energy efficiency in the home, and with Earth Day growing near, CREB® Now and HomeSmarts examine some of the things you can do in your home to improve energy efficiency, save money, and lend Mother Nature a helping hand in the process.http://www.crebnow.com/how-to-be-home-smart/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_ ...

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To celebrate Earth Day 2013 we will be holding Product Swaps in both Vancouver AND Calgary!

April 19th, 2013

Join us at your local participating store (see below) on April 20th between 1-3pm with your conventional household cleaning product and AspenClean will trade it for one of our 100% natural, Ecocert approved cleaning products absolutely FREE! (max. 1 per person).http://blog.aspenclean.com/?p=766https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=hl

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141 52 Glamis Green, Calgary, Alberta

April 19th, 2013

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 141 52 Glamis Green, Calgary, AlbertaThis well priced, totally renovated townhouse has it all. On the main level the kitchen boasts granite counter tops and eating ledge and plenty of cupboard space. The spacious living room has a stone faced gas fireplace, south facing windows and plenty of sunlight. The den acts as a great office space or e ...

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