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BNN: Euro ministers back 10B euro Cyprus bailout

April 13th, 2013

Euro zone finance ministers backed a 10 billion euro bailout for Cyprus on Friday and the European Commission said it would try to help the island's economy grow again with better use of EU structural funds. The ministerial support opens the way for several euro zone countries, including Germany and Finland to seek approval for the three-year bailout in national parliaments, so that loan agr ...

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Number of People Intending to Buy Homes Sees Biggest Drop in 20 Years

April 13th, 2013

What’s being touted by some as “disappointing,” may actually be a sign that buyers today are willing to hold out, either for lower prices, or for a time when the market seems more favourable to them. Recent results from an RBC survey show that only 15 per cent of those surveyed plan to purchase a home within the next 2 years. That’s not many Canadians out in the housing market, and it’s rema ...

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Construction pace rises 14 per cent

April 13th, 2013

Construction starts of single-family homes in and around the city increased 14 per cent from Jan. 1 to the end of March, says a federal agency. Starts in the Calgary census metropolitan area rose to 1,427, up from 1,256 starts during the same period last year, says Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The area includes the city as well as surrounding communities such as Airdrie, Chestermere and ...

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SURROUNDING SALES STEADY

April 13th, 2013

As Calgary is starting to see a tightening trend in the real estate market, some buyers are turning their attentions to surrounding areas for a place to call home. While activity varied by area, overall property sales in the communities of Cochrane, Airdrie and Okotoks totaled 865 units in the first quarter of the year, similar to numbers seen from the same time in 2012. http://www.crebnow. ...

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Condo perfect for sharing

April 13th, 2013

In a roommate living arrangement, personal space is important. That’s true for both first-time homebuyers renting a room to a tenant to help with the payments, and best friends buying the place together — so a gap between bedrooms is nice. http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/showhomes/Condo+perfect+sharing/8229468/story.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnm ...

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Did you know in March there were 4429 new listings in Calgary's residential real estate market?

April 13th, 2013

Did you Know?In March there were 4429 new listings in Calgary's residential real estate market.Click for more statistics: http://www.creb.com/public/documents/statistics/2013/package/res-stats-2013_March.pdf?goback=.gmp_3739792.gde_3739792_member_229577439https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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Pick of the Day

April 12th, 2013

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Pay off Debt while Still Saving? Not as Impossible as You Think!

April 12th, 2013

It’s the age-old dilemma: when trying to set yourself up better financially for the future, do you pay off debt first, or do you try to grow your savings? While you’ll get a different answer, and different reasons for it, from just about any expert you ask, it is possible to do both. you just have to be smart about it, and make both a priority.http://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/index.php/pay- ...

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How to Furnish an Outdoor Room, Small to Spacious

April 12th, 2013

Whether you are looking to build an outdoor dream room or dress up an existing patio, plan ahead. A design with the perfect amount of square footage can make the difference between an elegant room and an awkward room. Don't worry if space planning seems daunting at first — that's normal. But with the right tools, it can actually be fun. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8606798/list?utm_source=H ...

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9 fun things happening in Calgary this weekend

April 12th, 2013

9 fun things happening in Calgary this weekendhttp://www.avenuecalgary.com/weekender-newsletter/65750https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate?ref=tn_tnmn

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