Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

BNN: Last-minute Cyprus deal to close bank, force losses

March 25th, 2013

Cyprus clinched a last-ditch deal with international lenders to shut down its second-largest bank and inflict heavy losses on uninsured depositors, including wealthy Russians, in return for a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout. The agreement came hours before a deadline to avert a collapse of the banking system in fraught negotiations between President Nicos Anastasiades and heads of the ...

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Currie Barracks fit that bill perfectly

March 25th, 2013

Currie Barracks in southwest Calgary. In the first phase, Birchwood Properties, Crystal Creek Homes, Empire Custom Homes, Mission Homes and Greenboro Homes.Single-family homes start at $800,000, including lot and GST. Urban estate starts at $1.6 million, including lot and GSThttp://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/Couple+centre+within+Currie+Barracks/8133899/story.html

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CANADIAN HOUSEHOLDS INCREASINGLY ECO-FRIENDLY

March 25th, 2013

Judging by the numbers, Canadians are becoming more mindful of their impact on Mother Earth around the house. According to a survey released by Statistics Canada, an increasing number of Canadian households have installed energy-efficient fixtures. Included in the findings of the Households and the Environment survey, which polled roughly 20,000 homes across Canada, the number of households ...

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Not sure what to do with the kids during spring break?

March 25th, 2013

Not sure what to do with the kids during spring break? Take a look at our events calendar on Crebnow.com for some inspiration.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=587563501272822&set=a.456448177717689.116345.433839026645271&type=1&theater

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Lake Moraine, Alberta via @paulaamachado

March 25th, 2013

We know spring is just around the corner, but we're secretly longing for summer!Lake Moraine, Alberta via @paulaamachadohttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151506391817243&set=a.411845587242.185259.165030177242&type=1&theater

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You're invited to view preliminary concept drawings and designs for future improvements on 8 Street S.W.

March 25th, 2013

You're invited to view preliminary concept drawings and designs for futureimprovements on 8 Street S.W. Developed in part through stakeholder workshops, these concepts will be open to your feedback. Drop by anytime during the hours indicated:PUBLIC OPEN HOUSEMarch 20, 201311 a.m. – 7 p.m. University of Calgary (downtown campus)Atrium on the main floor906 - 8 Avenue S.W.http://www.calgarycityn ...

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Motivating Alberta’s ‘entitled’ workers

March 25th, 2013

With a 4.5% unemployment rate, Alberta’s labour woes are eclipsed only by Saskatchewan where unemployment is at a low of 3.8%. Skilled labour in Alberta is in short supply while unskilled labour has often been described as “entitled” by business owners fed up with what they see as workers devoid of basic work ethics.http://business.financialpost.com/2013/03/19/motivating-albertas-entitled-emp ...

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Mud plaster, stone floor plus solar gain.

March 25th, 2013

http://earthship.com/design-principles.htmlMud plaster, stone floor plus solar gain.Photo by Heather Culp.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151404378384724&set=a.71706724723.76142.55295359723&type=1&theater

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Inspiration of the Day

March 25th, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151507750647863&set=a.10150383579167863.372153.163583187862&type=1&theater

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MCKENZIE TOWNE

March 23rd, 2013

In the dozen or so years since becoming a Calgary neighbourhood, McKenzie Towne has established itself as a bustling community with a family friendly atmosphere.McKenzie Towne is centred by the community’s High Street. Mirroring similar streets found in towns and cities across Great Britain and Europe, High Street provides a great hub of amenities and walkability. Bigger box stores are availa ...

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