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14 Ways to Make More Money at a Yard Sale — and Have Fun Too

April 18th, 2013

An unsuccessful yard sale is something you are not likely to forget — hauling heavy boxes and furniture outside, then sitting for hours in the hot sun only to have no one visit or buy is nobody's idea of a good time. But with some careful advance planning, smart advertising, catchy signage and a beautiful setup, you can make extra cash and (gasp!) even have fun doing it.http://www.houzz.com/i ...

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RiverWalk in East Village will be home to the best fun in the city this summer: marathon spirit hubbing, yoga, Rock the ‘Walk, outdoor movies, Food Truck deliciousness, markets of all sorts and Opera in the Village, of course.

April 18th, 2013

RiverWalk in East Village will be home to the best fun in the city this summer: marathon spirit hubbing, yoga, Rock the ‘Walk, outdoor movies, Food Truck deliciousness, markets of all sorts and Opera in the Village, of course. Join us! For dates, info and ways to get involved, visit www.evexperience.com/eventshttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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BoC sees volatile oil prices hindering investment

April 18th, 2013

Uncertainty about prices for Canadian oil and bottlenecks in transporting it to market have been a key factor slowing down much-needed business investment in Canada, the Bank of Canada said on Wednesday.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/17/BoC-sees-volatile-oil-prices-hindering-investment.aspx#.UW_uaCaYj3o.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Bank of Canada cuts forecast again, sees higher rates

April 18th, 2013

The Bank of Canada once again predicted on Wednesday a delayed return to desired economic growth rates, but it left interest rates unchanged and repeated that at some point it would probably tighten monetary policy.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/17/Bank-of-Canada-leaves-rates-unchanged.aspx#.UW_uEyANI8k.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Ottawa urged to revamp foreign investment rules

April 18th, 2013

Ottawa should take another stab at rewriting its foreign investment rules because what it has done so far has created the mistaken impression that Canada doesn't welcome offshore money, a new study concludes.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/4/18/Ottawa-urged-to-revamp-foreign-investment-rules.aspx#.UW_t9hNGtVU.facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Show-home Map

April 18th, 2013

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How to tell if a neighbourhood is improving

April 18th, 2013

When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighbourhood – or, at least, in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if a particular area is improving? Here are some common indicators:http://www.kellymacdonald.ca/Blog.php/neighbourhoodimprovinghttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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NEW OFFICE TOWER SLATED FOR EAU CLAIRE

April 18th, 2013

There’s yet another addition coming to Calgary’s rapidly changing downtown skyline. Set to add 600,000 sq. ft. of Class AAA office space to the downtown office market, Oxford Properties Group has announced the development of a 25-storey LEED Gold office tower in Calgary. http://www.crebnow.com/new-office-tower-slated-for-eau-claire/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebookhttps://www.facebook ...

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