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Office 604.565.0135 Cell 604.716.4201

3748 sq.ft • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathsUnparalleled Views from all levels

Renovated in stages by previous owner

$5,200,000

4606 West 3rd Ave, Vancouver

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$5,100,0001918 Sasamat Pl, Vancouver

4054 sq.ft4 bedrooms, 4 bathsExclusive cul-de-sacUnobstructed viewsRenovated 5 years ago

Listed by WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty. Sold by Reza Mousavy

Our RealtoR® Reza Mousavy, presenting luxury homes in Vancouver West.

direct 604.805.6646office 604.688.6315

not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement

mohammed vaziri1,350 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 baths

Views of English BayDesirable area

$689,000

#401 1415 Georgia St, Vancouver

saleem dhalla saleem dhalla608 sq.ft • 1 bedroom & 1 baths

Steps to Yaletown & shoppingDeep soaker tub • Low strata fees

818 sq.ft • 2 bedroom & 2 bathsSteps to Yaletown & shopping

Floor plan maximizes space & light

$359,900 $511,900

#407 1212 Howe St, Vancouver

#1108 1212 Howe St, Vancouver

soroush babaeian498 sq.ft • Studio

tv tower 2Laminated floor

$359,000

#3006 233 Robson St, Vancouver

milad khavari

milad khavari

900 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, & den Walking distance to downtown, transitHigh-end appliances • Fuctional layout

900 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, & den Walking distance to downtown, transitHigh-end appliances • Fuctional layout

$559, 000

$559, 000

#707 633 Abbott St, Vancouver

#707 633 Abbott St, Vancouver

omid mashinchi760 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

Brand new corner unit, HST paidBeautiful city view, close to everything

$638,800

#2101 535 Smithe St, Vancouver

kam nouri615 sq.ft • 1 bedroom, bath & denWell laid-out with open kitchenMarina view, close to everything

$438,000

#2511 939 Expo Bv, Vancouver

milad khavariStunning one bedroom at "Dolce"

510 sq.ft • Views of YaletownGreat layout, high-end finishes

$479,000

#1206 535 Smithe St, Vancouver

Review Strata Council minutes for the past 12 months or more, along with by-laws, financial statements, Annual General Meeting minutes, and engineering reports that may have been completed. Look for past problems, previous repairs, special assessments, and upcoming expenditures.

Ensure a maintenance program is in place by talking to the strata property manager to determine whether the building has a solid preventative maintenance program in place.

Check the contingency fund since a portion of strata owners’ monthly maintenance fees must go into a “contingency fund” to pay for extraordinary repairs, such as a new roof or exterior painting. Find out if the contingency fund is large enough to cover any upcoming expenses.

Review the Strata Property Condition Disclosure Statement which sellers are strongly encouraged to complete. It is a checklist about the property's condition. Buyers should carefully review it for any defects or potential problems. The statement can be legally incorporated into the Contract for Purchase and Sale.

Investigate the warranty program and builder’s background, whether the condo is new or resale. Your Realtor® can find out what type of warranty the building carries, noting the limits and duration of coverage. S/he may also be able to help you obtain background information about the builder/developer of the project.

Hire a professional home inspector with proper accreditation and one who carries errors and omissions insurance to inspect the condition of the suite, common areas, and the overall building structure.

Strata Property Check-list

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

soroush zonuzi1589 sq.ft • 2 bedroom & denPanoramic south ocean view

190 sq.ft balcony$998,000

#502 3355 Cypress Pl, West Vancouver

omid mashinchi hida zand4,268 sq.ft • 4 bedrooms & 4 baths

270° ocean view • High-end appliancesHot-tub & outdoor pool • 14' ceilings

4,442 sq.ft • 8 bedrooms & 4 bathsGrand foyer • Newly renovatedWalking distance to Park Royal

$1,888,000 $2,288,000

1180 Mathers Av, West Vancouver

707 Keith Rd, West Vancouver

6,727 sq.ft • 7 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms 6,350 sq.ft • 7 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms

604.721.6209 or Iman@Royalty.ca

Greenwood Rd, W Vancouver

sold in one day, above asking $2,000,000 sold in two days $2,480,000

Chairlift Rd, W Vancouver

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mohammad vaziri5,727 sq.ft • 8 bedrooms & 7 baths

Spacious family home in desirable areaLuxury finishing throughout

$3,279,000

729 West 47th Av, Vancouver

saleem dhalla

farbod abtin

601 sq.ft • 1 bedroom & 1 bath Spa-like amenities • Fantastic location

Spacious and bright

1,032 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 baths Luxurious high-rise in Newport Village

Easy access to highway, transit

$389,900

$407,000

#2903 1008 Cambie St, Vancouver

#901 288 Ungless Wy, Port Moody

soroush babaeian1,103 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 baths

Spacious and functionalLess than one year old, priced to sell

$669,000

#1209 778 Hamilton St, Vancouver

maria belanic maria belanic874 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 1 baths

Southeast view of cityClose to Lougheed Mall, transit, school

884 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 1 baths Northeast corner unit

Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, school$267,000 $267,900

#1006 9595 Erickson Dr, Burnaby

#1004 9595 Erickson Dr, Burnaby

maryam hassanian1281 sq.ft • 3 bedroom townhouse

Close to Capilano MallCorner unit with large attic

$544,900

#37 889 Tobruck Av, North Vancouver

alan charlton1,796 sq.ft • 5 bedrooms & 3 baths

Mere steps from the Gondola's3 spacious levels of luxury living

$2,395,000

#7 4099 Whistler Wy, Whistler

alan charlton670 sq.ft • 1 bedroom & 1 baths

Well laid-out with luxurious finishingsCity view, close to everything

$595,000

#306 1028 Barclay St, Vancouver

The assessment notice is bca’s estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1 of any given year.

bca has a database of 1.8 million properties. When a new property is created through zoning or construction, or an existing property changes, a bca appraiser visits the site and reviews lot size, structure and other factors including whether the property is on a quiet street with backyard lanes or on a busy boulevard.bca appraisers do not visit each property annually to update the database. Instead, they use what is called a mass appraisal system, calculating values by evaluating prices for homes sold in each neighbourhood, or of similar units in a strata complex as of July 1 and then applying the information to arrive at an assessed value.bca analyzes a range of factors for each property including house type, square footage, age, heating, and even outbuildings such as garages, sheds and gazebos, as well as pools and spas.

Where every lot and every home on the street are generally the same, both bca’s value and the Realtor's® value will be similar, assuming a stable market.

Differences will likely occur in neighbourhoods where every lot on every street is different, every home’s architecture is unique and every view is distinct. Differences also occur when property owners make changes such as renovations that bca does not know about.

A Realtors® market value assessment is typically current. In our active local market, six months can mean thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars difference.

A Realtors® market value assessment is typically current. In our active local market, six months can mean thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars difference.

Bc property owners receive their annual assessment notice in early January from bc Assessment (bca). This is the valuation on which your property taxes are based. You will receive your local tax notice in June each year. Property owners take note: you have until January 31 of each year to appeal your current assessment.

Typically, there is a difference between the property value assessment on the assessment notice and the market value determined by a Realtor®. Home owners often want to know why.

What accounts for this difference?

Property Assessments

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bca Realtors®

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Newly renovated, warm and cozy town-house! Features include grey sandstone laminate floors, precise terricota tile craftsmanship flows from the front door towards and throught the kitchen floors. Brightly lit kitchen stretching out into its ambiant space. Natural gas fireplace warms up the living room as you look

out onto your garden. Extremely large master bedroom with walk in closet and refinished on suite bathroom. Basement has been turned into an enjoyable entertainment area an additional enclosed suite. Enclosed rear patiowith plenty of space for out-side fun and summer bbq’s! Don’t miss out on this oportunity to own your perfect home.

Incredibly maintained with additional renovations. Very clean, spaciously absorbing natural light. Well priced 2 bedrooms in central location and only steps away from lougheed mall, skytrain access, coffee shops and retail stores. Master bedroom has ensuite and large walk in closet. Brightful white kitchen! Mosaic tile work in bathrooms and also elegant tiled dining area that looks onto a massive living room. Private enclosed balcony, 2 parking (the additional is rented for $20/month). Building also has a clubhouse and the unit comes with storage locker. Great investment or starter home.

tel: 604.728.6898email: info@cartoccirealestate.comweb: www.cartoccirealestate.com

Paolo Cartocci

3918 Indian River Dr, North Vancouver

#201-9270 Salish Court, Burnaby

$278,000

$688,000

not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement

justin yvon cote

farhood hashemian

mike mehin

milad khavari

omid mashinchi

mohammadvaziri

al-nasir jessa

don ackerman

parker ray

bita aghahossein

thomas chung

fayecheveldave

christine xu

mana erfani samersahmani

shahinbehroyan

iman mogadam

alan charlton

bruce keshavarz

hamidreza ahmadian

anjula benjamin

sanaz fazlinejad

noushinesefiddashti

hida zand

emilia gonzales

sara nouri kam nouri jeanniegagne

mel mcconnell

amy nguyen

hosseinyazdi

robertpatyk

balwinderbirring

faisal villani

omarmhood

shaun raffie

mohammadkhalilbeigi

jennifer kwok

majeed rajabi

maria belanaic

leigh walker

naghmeh manshadi

cici

christinamodonese

managing broker

Soroush Babaeian604.729.4534

michael t. hickey

jamie wegner

omid khosravi

iman seifirandy rudland

farzad kossari

saleemdhalla

mostafashanehchian

adrian pereira

farbod abtinbradsoltani

maryam miri

tesina lejune

sonia o’sullivan

mimi lauzon

hossein soltani

naser fazli

sonny nima

naser sardari

ron sanyal

sher nima&

danielpreston

amir soltani

reza mousavy

parham golbabai

steve rocktyler gump kiaffarghaffari

leiha fiddler

ali shabdarkarim laiji

paolo cartocci

farid hosseini

maryamhassanian

adam mazaheri

hamid teimoori

dua arun

farhad sanai

jenny wang

hamidreza mokhtarian

soroush zonuzi

jan bayerhuong do

pedram naimi

shahin behroyan soroush babaeian

2,378 sq.ft4 bedroom & 3 bathroom

Completely RenovatedView of the mountains

1/4 acre landscaped lot. One year new appliances.

New roof

608 sq.ft1 bedroom & 1 bathroom

Built 1999Pool, sauna/steam room

Pets & rentals allowedInsuite washer/dryer,

Dishwasher

Growing up in a family of real estate developers, Shahin had a passion for real estate at a very young age.

After graduating from high school, Shahin chose to study eco-nomics at British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University. While excelling in his studies, Shahin was also elected Vice President of the Economics Student Society, Provincial Vice President of the bc Liberal Party’s youth wing and Chairman of Philanthropist Student Society. After graduating from sfu, Shahin was recruited by the bc Liberal party as an organizer for the North Shore and the Burnaby regions and also to work on the provincial Under-35 marketing campaign. Shahin was managing a group of 260 volunteers and employees and was able to reach

our realtor®

Shahin Behroyanmore voters then any other organizer in the province. After the 2009 provincial election, Shahin applied for his real estate license, mortgage brokers license and is currently finishing his post graduate designation in urban land economics specializing in real estate appraisal at the ubc.

“I believe my experience as a sales person, my commitment to con-tinuous education, my dedication to public service and charity service has helped me excel in this business at an unprecedented rate.” Shahin’s un-derstanding of economics, real estate valuations, and marketing definitely guarantees our clients a real estate specialist with unparalleled services and expertise.

850 Jefferson Av, West Vancouver #2705 1239 Georgia St, Vancouver

$1,198,800 $459,000

Just bring your decorating ideas. Impossible to find such location and quality with such reasonable price. Central and close to almost everything. Don't miss this wonderful home!

Enjoy stunning view from this prime Coal Harbour location. 9' ceiling, gas cooktop & fireplace. Great aminities party & ball rm, 24 hr concierge. Easy to show. Measurements approx.

amir soltani

soroush babaeian

3,238 sq.ft • 5 bedroom & 4 baths3 Levels family home • Fully renovated

Close to shopping & gold course

720 sq.ft • 1 bedroom & denWalking distance to Coquitlam centre

City view, close to everything

$768,888

$329,000

1616 Salal Cr, Coquitlam

#802 2982 Burlington Dr, Coquitlam

omid mashinchi3,875 sq.ft • 5 bedrooms & 6 baths

Semi-detached home, 3 levelsHigh ceiling entrance

$764,800

3265 Plateau Bv, Coquitlam

amir soltani hida zand1,088 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

Bright unit, floor to ceiling windowsGarden and fountain views

1,304 sq.ft • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathroomsBright & spacious corner unit

2 parking stalls • Close to everything

$324,000 $412,900

#606 1196 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam

#407 1190 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam

steve rockmaryam hassanian maryam hassanian1703 sq.ft • 3 bedrooms & 3 baths

Luxury townhome in central LonsdaleHigh ceilings & hardwood floor

565 sq.ft • 1 bed, 1 bath, 2 parkingsBeautiful views • High quality finishing

Close to shops & transportation

846 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 1 bathPrivate parking • High quality finishing

Close to shops & transportation

$788,000$430,000 $645,000

#6 1701 Chesterfield Av, North Vancouver

#1506 1320 Chesterfield Av, North Vancouver

#1407 1320 Chesterfield Av, North Vancouver

omid mashinchi1,250 sq.ft • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathroomsFantastic floor plan, finished basementClose to school, West Coast Express

$368,800

#124 2108 Rowland Av, Port Coquitlam

iman mogadamkam nouri610 sq.ft • 1 bedroom, 1 bath & den

Refurbished cabinets, new countertopsNew appliances, light fixtures, & paint

1,113 sq.ft • 2 bedroom & 2 bathCorner unit with panoramic views

Completely upgraded

$244,800$449,000

#310 2008 Fullerton Av, North Vancouver

#1708 2024 Fullerton Av, North Vancouver

shaun raffie1,510 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

Rancher style townhouseLarge den could be 3rd bedroom

$325,000

#105 9310 King George Bv, Surrey

kam nouri970 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 baths

Renovated • New kitchenHuge master and living rooms

$349,000

#208 2016 Fullerton Av, North Vancouver

jeannie gagnejeannie gagneBright top floor unit with ac

Good size bedroomWalking distance to shopping & more

Bright top floor unit with ac9ft ceilings, gas fireplace

Walking distance to shopping & more$194,900$184,900

#304 9143 Edward St, Chilliwack

#303 9143 Edward St, Chilliwack

pedram naimi875 sq.ft • 2 bedroom & 2 bath

Corner unit • Great locationMaster has air conditioning

$233,900

#204 19730 56th Av, Langley

tyler gump947 sq.ft • 2 bedrooms & 2 bathsBright and sunny top floor unitFacing south, open floor plan

$188,900

#415 33738 King Rd, Abbotsford

bruce keshavarz5,401 Sq ft • 4 bedrooms & 5 bathsCity view, lake view, mountain view Luxury house under construction

$2,850,000

760 Highpointe Dr, Kelowna

To be eligible for the grant, the property owner must be:• ACanadiancitizenorlandedimmigrantandresideinBritishColumbia.• Theregisteredowneroreligibleoccupantofthehomelocatedwithintheprovince.• Livinginthehomeasyourprincipalresidence.Thegrantdoesn’tapplytosummercottages,secondhomesorrentalproperties.

Spouses:• Spouseswholivetogether,whoaremarriedorlivetogetherinamarriage-likerelationship,includingsame-genderpartners,canqualifyforagrantononeresidenceintheprovinceinacalendaryear.

• Spouseswholiveapartcaneachclaimagrantontheirprincipalresidenceiftheyhaveawrittenseparationagreementoracourtorderrecognizingtheseparation.

Eligible home owners must apply for their grant each year before your tax due date.

For 2011,thebasicgrantreducestaxesforhomeownersundertheageof65byupto$570.Theadditionalgrantforhomeownersaged65+andeligibleveteransanddisabledhomeownersis$275,foruptoatotalof$845.

Thebasicgrantisreducedby$5foreach$1,000ofassessedvalueover$1,150,000andiseliminatedonhomesassessedat$1,264,000andabove.

Theadditionalgrantisreducedby$5foreach$1,000ofassessedvalueover$1,150,000andiseliminatedonhomesassessedat$1,319,000andabove.

Mortgage Cheat Sheet 2% 2.25% 2.5% 2.75% 3% 3.25% 3.5% 3.75% 4% 4.25% 4.5% 4.75% 5% 5.25% 5.5% 5.75% 6% 6.25% 6.5% 6.75% 7%$424 $436 $449 $461 $474 $487 $501 $514 $528 $542 $556 $570 $585 $599 $614 $629 $644 $660 $675 $691 $707

MortgageRate MonthlyPayment(for every $100,000 loan and 300 installments)

How much is the grant?

Home Owner's GrantSince 1957, the BC Government has helped reduce the amount of property taxes you pay to your local government.

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

michael hickey milad khavari sonia o’sullivanVery successful coffee franchiseHigh traffic Granville location

Newly renovated

Growing Canadian coffee franchiseFlag-ship location in coal habour

Franchise fees waived for next 3 years

Coffee shop, deli & light cookingHigh traffic location

470 sq.ft

$489,000 $409,000 $59,900

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soroush babaeianPrime strata office, 655 sqft

Burrard Health Centre, well-managed Large common meeting room

$329,000

Office Space#504 1160 Burrand St, Vancouver

alan charlton robert patykNew Locations Available:

Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta and Surrey

Gelato store in Lower LonsdaleSteps to Seabus, lots of foot traffic

Incredible views, all equipment new

$218,000 $139,000

Cultured Coffee & Tea555 W 12th Av, Vancouver CONFIDENTIAL

nava manshadi nava manshadiVery successful coffee franchise

High net income, 18 yrs low rate leasePlease do not talk to staff members

Very successful coffee franchiseHigh traffic location near skytrain

Please do not talk to staff members

$498,900 $229,000

Coffee Shop305 Main St, Vancouver

Coffee Shop590 Beatty St, Vancouver

michael hickeyClean fast food franchise

High traffic areaFull training provided

$199,000

Booster Juice1965 Cornwall Av, Vancouver

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daniel preston

Personal training & physiotherapyEquipments included

Well-established, Kitsilano location

Beer dispensing & cooling equipmentMany long running contracts

Very profitable

Fitness centre in Pitt MeadowsProfitable & stable membership

Good long term lease, great equipment

High exposure, lots of referralsComputerized modern diagnostics

3 hoists, E/G welding, and much more

85 unit senior rental buildingReady to complete

Vendor Takeback Financing Available

$79,900

$675,000

$419,000

$249,000

$2,880,000

Kinesiologists#101 2025 Broadway Bb, Van.

Barfly Sales & Service#104 17969 Roan Pl, Cloverdale

CONFIDENTIAL

Chen Auto Clinic1193 3Rd Av, N. Vancouver

Cherrywood Estates801 Vancouver St, Creston

alan charltonAcross from Belmount Golf Course

91.6 ArcesAvailable for residential development

$12,888,000

LandTelegraph Trail, Langley

daniel prestonMixed use 1.5 Acre development

no.3 Rd & new Skytrain linemonthly net income of $10,865

$9,200,000

Land, 8100 & 8200Capstan Way, Richmond

michael hickey

michael hickey

Newly built, free-standingLocated in busy stripmallSales strong and growing

Successful dog walking & trainingSouth Vancouver locationSales over $400,000/year

$149,000

$349,000

Edo Japan#840 3041 152nd St, Surrey

Release the Hounds#119 408 Kent Ave, Vancouver

32588-32688 Cedar Valley Connector, Mission

Appraised at $8,200,000. Open to Offers

10 Acre Development SiteMixed Use - Town House, Mid-rise, High Rise, Commercial400+ Units, Top of Hill, Center of City.2 separate lots, Joint Venture possible

daniel preston 604.617.5981

When buying a home in bc, the buyer automatically pays the provincial Property Transfer Tax (ptt).The tax is payable on the fair market value of the home or other property. This is different from the property tax. You pay property tax on an annual basis for services you receive from your local government.

How much is it?The tax is charged at a rate of 1% on the first $200,000 of the fair market value of the property, and 2% on the rest.For example, if the fair market value of the property is $150,000, the tax is 1% of $150,000 or $1,500.

If the property's fair market value is $250,000, the tax is 1% of $200,000 ($2,000) plus 2% of the remaining $50,000 ($1,000) for a total tax of $3,000.

ExemptionQualifying first-time buyers may be exempt from paying the ptt of 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% of the remainder of the purchase price of a home priced up to $425,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced up to $450,000.

Property Transfer Tax— how you can save your money!

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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