Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

National Bank of Canada profit up on wealth management

March 1st, 2013

National Bank of Canada, the country's sixth-largest lender, said on Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 3.7 percent due largely to improved wealth management income.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/1/National-Bank-of-Canada-profit-up-on-wealth-management.aspx#.UTDGhDQjPMQ.facebook

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Canada’s economy moves at crawl speed

March 1st, 2013

Gross domestic product expanded by just 0.6 percent, on an annualized basis, in the fourth quarter of 2012, Statistics Canada said Friday, slightly better than expected but a weak end to a year that saw crucial commodity prices soften, the housing market slow down, and retail spending slip.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/1/Canadas-economy-moves-at-crawl-speed.aspx#.UTDGTOUHBlM.facebook

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$252 Million Into Calgary Communities

March 1st, 2013

Part of an ongoing community investment fund that will invest $252 million from 2012 to 2016, the second round of The City of Calgary’s 2012 Capital Conservation Grants saw over $1.6 million allocated to 46 community associations and social recreation organizations to support more than 80 projects around the city.http://www.crebnow.com/252-million-into-calgary-communities/?utm_source=dlvr.it& ...

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CREBpac and REALTORS® have been working with the provincial government on the issue of grow-ops.

March 1st, 2013

The Provincial Government is seeking input from the public and concerned groups on the issue of shutting down grow-ops.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=576623849033454&set=a.456448177717689.116345.433839026645271&type=1&theater

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10 Ways to Entertain Kids on Rainy Days

March 1st, 2013

Navigating rainy days can be challenging for us grown-ups. Backed-up traffic, broken umbrellas, wet clothes — soggy days are a drag. But for kids and their boundless energy, they're particularly tough. After all, whoever coined the phrase "bouncing off the walls" didn't do so while observing kids outdoors. When my kids were small, I broke up the day by taking them for regular walks or out for ...

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10 Stylish Bedrooms With a Decidedly Masculine Vibe

March 1st, 2013

Once you start declaring something masculine or feminine, you get into dangerous territory. Because of course there are men who love pink and women who have never met a ruffle they could stand. There are, however, certain qualities and materials associated with a more masculine aesthetic. Things like flannel, leather and wool tend to evoke a manly vibe. As do colors like gray, black, brown an ...

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Is the dormer look for you?

March 1st, 2013

Say you live in a home with one and a half stories, such as a Cape Cod. Your second-floor bedrooms and bathrooms are tucked under the roof, which cuts down on the usable amount of floor space available. (You simply can't stand up in much of the area.) While the style of house is charming — not so tall and boxy — much of the second floor is unusable, because it lacks headroom. And you think to ...

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Inspiration of the Day

March 1st, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510092615701275&set=a.247441108633095.58684.164326170277923&type=1&theater

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Avenue Magazine: 9 fun things to do in Calgary this weekend.

March 1st, 2013

Avenue Magazine: 9 fun things to do in Calgary this weekend.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/weekender-newsletter/65289

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How Expressing Gratitude Will Massively Improve Your Investment Success

March 1st, 2013

“Appreciation” is a popular word in real estate investment. Often it is where the big money is made over time, supported by the other profit centers such as positive cash flow and principle paydown on mortgages.But its true power to the investor is multiplied exponentially when you understand that appreciation is a multi-faceted word. For what you appreciate, appreciates. There is no sense in ...

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