Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Canadians turns deaf ear to Carney’s warnings as household debt hits fresh record at 165%

March 16th, 2013

The ratio of Canadian household debt to disposable income rose to another record last quarter, calling into question Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney’s assertion that families are listening to his warnings about the risks of borrowing too much. Credit-market debt such as mortgages rose to 165.0% of disposable income, compared with 164.7% in the prior three-month period, Statistics Canada ...

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These three banks will suffer the most damage in a Canadian housing slowdown

March 16th, 2013

These three banks will suffer the most damage in a Canadian housing slowdown http://wp.me/pMyQt-1fjShttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Overwhelmed and Stressed Out? Try the 24/6 Trick

March 16th, 2013

"I'm so busy." "I'm so tired." For many people, these complaints are voiced daily-if not hourly-without the slightest thought. But what if we actively tried to carve out time to avoid the hassles that lead to day-to-day "busy-ness"?http://bit.ly/155OPW9https://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Japan seeks to join U.S.-led Pacific trade talks

March 16th, 2013

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Friday that Tokyo will seek to join talks on a U.S.-led Pacific free trade pact which proponents say will help tap vibrant regional growth, open Japan to tougher competition and create momentum for reforms needed to revive the long-stagnant economy.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/15/Japan-seeks-to-join-US-led-Pacific-trade-talks.aspx#.UUSmLKDWXU4.facebook

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BNN: Canadian energy firms seeing U.S. funds interest

March 16th, 2013

Rising natural gas prices have sparked a renewed interest in Canadian energy companies from institutional investors, FirstEnergy's managing director of institutional research, Robert Fitzmartyn tells BNN.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/15/Canadian-energy-firms-seeing-US-funds-interest.aspx#.UUSlzJGdkJs.facebook

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Canada household debt remains at record high

March 16th, 2013

Canadian households increased their debt load for the third consecutive quarter, keeping the debt-to-income ratio a record high of 165 percent, although it rose much less than the previous quarters, according to Statistics Canada data on Friday.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/15/Canada-household-debt-remains-at-record-high.aspx#.UUSltC3yAtY.facebook

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Now that is a Staircase!

March 16th, 2013

Now that is a Staircase!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=555889311118321&set=a.222355147805074.61878.102313626475894&type=1&theater

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Great Design Idea: Family tree wall picture frame

March 16th, 2013

Great Design Idea: Family tree wall picture framehttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=309314635861694&set=a.241930959266729.56914.241929422600216&type=1&theater

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9 fun things happening in Calgary this weekend

March 16th, 2013

9 fun things happening in Calgary this weekendhttp://www.avenuecalgary.com/weekender-newsletter/65459

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Prep for St. Paddy's. The 5 best places to drink Irish bee

March 16th, 2013

Prep for St. Paddy's. The 5 best places to drink Irish beer.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/5-best-places-to-drink-irish-beerhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152648601840203&set=a.10150157263705203.402018.46584810202&type=1&theater

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