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Is it True that “There is No Canadian Housing Market?”

April 18th, 2013

Real estate guru and founding partner of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), Don Campbell, has recently said something very interesting, noting that “there is no Canadian housing market.” And while at first you may want to point out all the ebbs and flows this so-called market has been through in the past two years, once you look deeper at what he’s saying, you might just find yourself agr ...

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YYC Spring FoodTruck Frenzy

April 18th, 2013

An incredible day featuring 15 local and gourmet food trucks, live music, giveaways from our BFF's and much more! April 26 at 11:00am East Village Calgary https://www.facebook.com/events/363743360410064/https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Inspiration of the Day

April 18th, 2013

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10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Stress

April 18th, 2013

We live in a fast-paced world. We can all benefit from incorporating stress reduction into our daily routine in order to nurture and encourage our wellbeing. Stress manifests differently for all of us, but some of the common symptoms of stress include headaches, anxiety, muscle tension or pain, gastrointestinal upsets, insomnia, and depression. Stress also lowers our immunity and leaves us mo ...

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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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