Wednesday, February 20, 2013

SOLD! 6280 Goldsmith Drive in Richmond BC



This property SOLD, click the link on the video for Available Properties.

6280 Goldsmith Drive, 
Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4G5, Canada

RICHMOND BC HOMES
GREATER VANCOUVER BC REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
House | Townhouse | Apartments/Condos | Real Estate
Richmond | Vancouver | Ladner | Tsawwassen 

Thank you for visiting our video. We specialize in the purchase and sale of residential housing in Richmond, British Columbia. Whether you are relocating within Richmond, searching for an investment property, or leaving Richmond for another area, my experience can help you make the right decisions. Please contact us or take your time exploring my channel and make use of the resources available to you.

Please visit:
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for more information.
Call Michael Cowling at 604-276-2335 or email him at mc@michaelcowling.com for showings.

Property Information:
Sub Area: Woodwards
MLS® No. V991922
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Total sq.ft.: 2,010
Lot Size sq.ft.: 4,717

Description:
Bright spacious 4 bedroom back split with sunny south yard backing onto green space. Nicely updated with laminate flooring, granite counter tops, tile patio and more. Master with ensuite living room has wood burning fireplace. Nice front patio, 2 car garage and workshop. Large storage shed. Vinyl windows. Well cared for, just move in. 
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SOLD! 11411 No. 2 Road 4 Bedroom Home in Richmond BC



This home SOLD, click the link on the video for Available Properties.

11411 No. 2 Road
Richmond BC V7E 2E6, Canada

RICHMOND BC HOUSE FOR SALE
VANCOUVER BC REAL ESTATE
House | Townhouse | Apartments/Condos | Real Estate
Richmond | Vancouver | Ladner | Tsawwassen 

Please visit http://www.michaelcowling.com or 
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for more information.
Call Michael Cowling at 604-276-2335 or email him at mc@michaelcowling.com for showings.

Sub Area: Westwind
MLS® No. V990621
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Total sq.ft.: 1,820
Lot Size: 7,201

Description:
Build Big, Move-in or Rent and hold. Either way this is a Prestigious Westwind Area property. This 60 by 120 = 7201 Sqft lot with a 1824 sqft, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Close to amenities; walking/biking distance to Steveston Village and trails; near bus route. Property has a west backyard, is fully landscaped and includes a covered deck; hot tub; wired workshop/shed; new concrete in the rear with a BBQ pad. Other Upgrades: new vinyl windows 2010, new patio 2009, new hot water tank 2008, wood fireplace and wood stove in the family room, security system and many more features. Westwind and McKinney school catchment. Priced below Government Assessment.
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SOLD! 1 Bedroom Condo for Sale in Richmond BC


#111 - 8900 Citation Drive
Richmond BC V6Y 3A3, Canada

RICHMOND BC APARTMENTS/CONDOS
VANCOUVER BC REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
House | Townhouse | Apartments/Condos | Real Estate
Richmond | Vancouver | Ladner | Tsawwassen 

Please visit: http://www.michaelcowling.com or 
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for more information.
Call Michael Cowling at 604-276-2335 or email him at mc@michaelcowling.com for showings.

Sub Area: Brighouse
MLS® No. V971573
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Total sq.ft.: 650

Description:
Churchill Downes Central 1-bedroom with bright southeast exposure. Updated with new kitchen countertops, sinks, appliances and vanity. Newer light fixtures and some floor coverings. Large pantry, spacious master with walk-in closet. Balcony redone. Recreational facilities include pool, sauna, hot-tub, tennis & basketball courts, clubhouse with pool tables, table tennis, lounge, large-screen TV and more. Steps to transit and all amenities. No pending assessments.
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Friday, February 8, 2013

What’s a property worth? Property assessment notices are here


Property owners throughout BC received their 2012 assessment notice the first week of January from BC Assessment (BCA).

This notice is BC Assessment’s estimate of a property’s value as of July 1, 2012, and for new construction or substantially renovated homes, the physical condition as of October 3, 2012.

BCA is the government agency responsible for determining and reporting property value estimates for the 1,935,426 properties in its database, a 0.92% increase in the number of properties since 2012.

BC Assessment and a REALTOR® assessment. Why the difference?
BCA’s assessment and the market value determined by a REALTOR® may be different. Why?

Both BCA assessors and REALTORS® calculate market value by analyzing sales of comparable homes within a local market, and look at factors that affect value such as size of home, view, location – on a busy or quiet street, number of bedrooms, construction quality, floor level, and garage or parking stalls.

Where every lots and every home on a street are typically the same, both BCA’s value and a REALTOR’s® value will be similar during stable market conditions.

Differences occur in neighborhoods where lots have been rezoned or are different shapes and sizes, where architecture and views are unique, and where owners have made changes that BCA hasn’t yet taken into account. Differences also occur during market instability when prices rise or fall during the six-month period between July 1 and January1 of the following year.


















Property values stable
Since July 1, 2012 home owners may have seen prices stalling in some neighbourhoods and rising in others. BCA reports that the majority of residential homeowners will experience an assessment change of less than 5% compared to last year’s assessment roll.

The deadline to appeal an assessment was January 31, 2013
Property owners who disagree with their assessment should do their homework by visiting www.bcassessment.ca and then e-valueBC to compare their assessment with those of their neighbours. Each year, typically less than 2% of all BC property owners appeal their assessment.
Property owners should first contact their local assessment office and talk to staff who can make adjustments if there is an obvious error, for example if BCA included a complete renovation, when it was merely a spruce-up.










Tax Rate x Assessed Value / 1,000
If the tax rate for residential property is 4.01, taxes of $4.01 are charged on every $1,000 of assessed value. Residential property valued at $1,000,000 will have property taxes of $4,010 ($4.01 x $1,000,000/1,000)

New features
New features on the BCA website at www.bcassessment.ca include:
  • Assessment roll total value by area and property class.
  • Provincial median sale price to November 2012 for single family residential for strata residential.
  • Photos (thumbnail size) for some properties from communities where BCA has been working on its Property Photo Update initiative.
  • Top 200 Valued Residential Properties in all of BC.
  • Top 100 Valued Residential Properties in Vancouver Sea to Sky assessment region (Includes Vancouver, North Vancouver City & District, West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Bowen Island, Sunshine Coast).
  • Top 100 Valued Residential Properties in North Fraser assessment region (Includes Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra).
  • Top 100 Valued Residential Properties  in the Fraser Valley assessment region (Includes Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows).
  • Top 100 Valued Residential Properties in the Richmond/Delta assessment region (Includes Ladner and Tsawwassen).
Save assessment data
Visit www.bcassessment.ca and select e-valueBC to view and compare the assessed value of any BC property. Download and save assessment data as a PDS or an Excel file.

Source REBGV