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Living Large on Latimer 2501 Latimer Avenue, Coquitlam, BC
5 Bed | 4 Bath
D Coverd Area 2,800 SQ.FT. Plus Garage & Crawl Space D 2 Years Old - Balance of Warranty D Asking $1,378,000 RED CARPET EVENT Thursday April 27, 6 - 8 pm OPEN HOUSE Sat - Sun, April 29 - 30, 1 pm - 5 pm
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Managing Broker: Roloff Veld
Congratulations for Outstanding Achievement
Grace Yu
Honggi Baek
Mitra Saberi
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Ada Chan
Behfuruz Afshari
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Eric Gan
Salomeh Honarmand
Devi Manhas
Keith Brady
Malou Sales
Nancy Zhou
Vincent Stancato
Molenia Golshani
Sheila Yang
Suzanna Zeba
Anna Choi
Annie Zhang
Chris Wainman
Erissa Yong-Wilson
Estrella Cabralda
Richard Oh
Sharry Xiao
Yas Malek
Manya Milkovich and Roloff Veld, the owners of Evergreen West Realty would like to congratulate our Achievement Award Winners for 2016! We are very proud and grateful for the positive-minded group of successful licensees in our brokerage. Our licensees are highly trained, committed to the highest level of professional conduct and providing excellent client service. Whether you are buying or selling, our licensees and management have the skills to navigate you through the process from start to finish. Photography by Nancy Vaz
www.evergreenwestrealty.com
206-1120 Westwood Street, Coquitlam Ph: 604.942.1389 independently owned & operated
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2501 Latimer Avenue, Coquitlam, BC
GRAND OPENING - Thursday, April 27 from 6pm-8pm OPEN HOUSE - Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 from 1pm-5pm - 5 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms
- 2800 sq.ft. covered area - 2 years old $
- Crawl space, attached garage - AC/Built-in speakers
1,378,000 20 YEARS OF AWARD WINNING SERVICE
R ON B ASRA & A SSOCIATES 604.230.9899 | WWW.RONBASRA.COM 2012 RE/MAX Select Realty
EMAIL: RON@RONBASRA.COM | 4806 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, BC V5V 3R8
604.941.2293
Valerie Laurendeau
www.teamphilhaig.com info@teamphilhaig.com
Endless Opportunity
604.603.7333
We sell homes, but people are our business!
ValerieLaurendeau.ca ValerieL@remax.net
RE/MAX Sabre Realty
Each office independently owned and operated
Independently Owned and Operated
Westcoast
110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond BC V7B 1B4 Bus: 604-273-2828 Fax: 604-279-8002
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Perfect for the first time Buyer or for someone who wants to down-size and bring in their design ideas! This spacious 2 bdrm and 1.5 bath south-facing condo overlooking expansive city views is located in Sullivan Heights, in the Lougheed area. Close to Lougheed Town Centre Mall, skytrain, Costco, Bell Park, SFU with school catchment that includes Cameron Elementary and Burnaby Mountain Secondary. Enjoy the spacious rooms and a large 21'7x3'10" balcony that is accessible from the living rm and masterbdrm to soak up the sun. Roughed-in plumbing and vent for your dream washer & dryer. Well-managed high-rise with an outdoor pool for your enjoyment! No pets or rentals allowed.
• Beautifully renovated home in desirable Burnaby location! •3 bedrooms up + 1 bedroom and den down • Spacious & bright openconcept living space • Beautiful, serene southfacing backyard • Close to public transit, all levels of schooling, recreation & shopping
5508 Parker Street, Burnaby $1,548,888 • Gorgeous home backing on greenbelt in desirable Heritage Woods
Looking for a New Brokerage? Receive the highest level of support from our experienced Managing Broker. NO FRANCHISE FEES THREE EXCELLENT FEE PLANS STRONG SUPPORT
Roloff Veld Managing Broker
Contact Roloff at 604-782-7327 or roloff@evergreenwestrealty.com 206-1120 Westwood Street, Coquitlam BC, V3B 7K8 T: 604 942 1389 www.evergreenwestrealty.com
•Immaculate home loaded with many extras • 3 levels, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, over 4000 sq.ft. • Master features vaulted ceiling and deluxe ensuite
Open • Basement professionally Sun 3-5 finished, this home must be seen
30 Ashwood Drive, Port Moody $1,728,800
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With over 25 years of Award Winning Service
Your Experienced Local Realtors
Steve Marshall
604.671.9999 www.SteveMarshall.ca
Sutton Group - 1st West Realty AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER The Seniors Real Estate Specialist
604-739 Princess St., New West $439,000
RE/MAX Sabre Realty
3819 Wellington g St.,, Po Co NEW LISTING
604-942-7211
Ted Yeoh 604-377-0186
www.sutton1stwest.com
tedyeoh1@gmail.com
Marten Felgnar 604-250-4175
$799,000 $2,588,000
mfelgnar@shaw.ca
OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4
Uptown New West - 2 BR Condo • Great location - walk to everything • 975 SF - concrete building • Large covered deck, new flooring • Bosa built building! 21 years old • Open Sat April 29th, 2-4 or call for appointment to view!
3072 Tantalus Crt,, Coq. q W-wood Plateau
$1,580,000
4 Bedroom Home • Great Oxford Heights location • 67 x 100 lot, big yard • 2 kitchens, 2 baths • A great Fixer-upper
330 Prairie Ave., Po Co NEW LISTING
John Panrucker 604-230-7390 jpanrucker@sutton.com
1565 KING ALBERT AVENUE, COQUITLAM Beautiful 3 level 6,536 sq. ft. family home at Prime Central Coquitlam. High ceiling foyer with chandelier. Spacious and high ceiling living room and dining room. Impressive kitchen. Good-sized wok kitchen. Large family room with gas fireplace. Upstairs has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Large master bedroom has a walk-in closet and 5 piece ensuite with tub and separate shower. Basement has 2 bedroom legal suite, recreation room and more!! Close to Centennial School, rec. centre, library and transportation. View to appreciate!
Ted Yeoh 604-377-0186
Great Cul-de-Sac
4.84 Acres On The River
• 7 bedrooms, 4 baths • 3 level home w/full walkout basement • Close to Pinetree Elem. School & new SkyTrain
• Rare opportunity • Newer 8300 sqft house + 2nd home • Hobby farm, sports, great views • Near Carnoustie & Costco
Orlando Johannson 604-803-4336 orlandoj@shaw.ca
Heather Langis 604-720-0091
Surp Rai 604-763-5263
Ivanka Culjak 604-736-1805
Jim Gwynn 604-880-0948
hlangis@shaw.ca
surpsrai@gmail.com
ivankac365@gmail.com
jgwynn@sutton.com
Tony Alves
Teresa Pang
604.889.7008
604.617.0189
Centre Realty 604.435.9477 www.tonyalves.ca • aalves@sutton.com
pangt@sutton.com
#110 - 28 RICHMOND STREET, NEW WEST $1,688,000
Hard to find spacious end units of this size! This well kept townhome of 2480 sq ft sits in a quiet spot of the complex in what is becoming a favorite location of Fraserview. Excellent layout, street level entry from double garage. Large bright kitchen with eating area. LR & DR with F/P with access to main floor deck. 3 good size bedrooms up, walk in closet, 5 pc ensuite with skylite & stunning river views. The finished basement can be adjusted to your ideas, steps onto a private patio for family parties. The central location will quickly get you to skytrain & shopping.
OPEN HOUSE PM SATURDAY 2-4
4561 CHARLOTTE COURT, BURNABY Great VIEW HOME on 60x102 lot in prime Forest Glen neighbourhood of Central Burnaby! Stunning UNOBSTRUCTED 180 DEGREE VIEWS of North Burnaby, Capitol Hill, and the north shore mountains! This gem sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, in family friendly area near parks and waking distance to schools. Enjoy these views from your large deck and very private back yard. Yard is great for the kids to play and large enough to seriously entertain in. Move in, renovate, or rebuild on this large lot with 60 feet of frontage for ample large new home building options. Central location with excellent proximity to Skytrain & transit, and blocks to Metrotown Mall. One car attached garage with large driveway for ample parking space. Home is move-in ready with lots of practical updates including: new roof (2013) with warranty, New deck covering and railings (2012), new driveway (2012), updated laundry room (2013), rich re-finished Oak hardwood floors and new interior doors (2009). Basement roughed-in for easy in-law suite. This home will not last! Vew photos online!
www.dexterrealty.com
604-689-8226 Yaletown 604-336-3539 Main Street 604-263-1144 Kerrisdale NEW LISTING
Taking our Listings Global $1,288,000
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BUY, HOLD OR BUILD…the possibilities are endless!! This rare property comes with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bedroom basement suite on each side and 3868 sq ft of comfortable living space. Sitting on a massive 72’ x 126’ lot minutes from SFU, Burnaby North, Lochdale Elementary, Kensington Shopping Centre, Burnaby Mountain Golf 1111 Duthie Avenue Course and much more.
KAREN CHANG 604-700-8092
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Charming character home in prestigious Government Road area. First time on the mkt in 37 years! 4 bdrms, 2 full baths, split level + BONUS loft space can easily be used as a playroom or additional bdrms. Lovingly maintained and beautifully updated over the years with new kitchen, baths, highefficiency furnace, roof, plumbing, electrical and much more. The backyard is a gardener’s delight with multiple patios designed with separate spaces and plantings with year round interest and colour. BIG workshop complete with 220 wiring and skylight. This is a great opportunity to move into Burnaby’s most sought after neighbourhood! Visit www.fannywong.ca for more info or call. 3826 Phillips Avenue
FANNY WONG 604-263-1144
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Leah Baynes-Bettger Royal LePage West Real Estate Services Phone 604-939-6666 Fax 604-630-7560
Top 3% Canada Royal LePage Diamond Club 2016 Top 10% Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board 2016 Top Donor Royal LePage Women’s Shelter Foundation
www.leahbaynes-bettger.ca
Cell: 604-780-1230 Office: 604-925-2911
2230 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby • $1,618,100
young.vancouverhomes@gmail.com www.youngwanghomes.com
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CHRIS SHEA cshea@royallepage.ca (604) 808-5732
Penthouse like, 35th floor New York glitz and glam! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is a one of a kind condo that is sure to astonish you. Perched as the topmost south-east facing suite of the Aviara, this unit boasts 180° panoramic views of the twinkling urban night lights of Brentwood and the majestic North Shore mountains. The expansive 9 ft high wall-to-wall triple pane windows, sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 5-burner gas range and quartz countertops, all add up to superior quality. The exceptional open concept functional floor plan has no wasted corridors and has a completely private balcony to enjoy the everchanging views of distant skylines. Amenities include lounge with entertainment kitchen, guest suite, gym and car wash stalls. Minutes to Gilmore or Brentwood Skytrain, Whole Foods, Save On Foods, Brentwood Mall and more, it is ultra convenient. This spectacular suite comes with many upgrades, 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker, shows like new (but with NO GST), and must be toured to fully appreciate its magnificence!
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“Helping You Achieve Your Goals since 1978” 7130 INLET DRIVE, North Burnaby...
1st time ever for sale. Located on the high side of Inlet Drive with VIEW of N. Shore Mtns. & partial view of waters of Burrard Inlet. Very nice condition, 3 bedroom & Full Unfinished Basement home on a large 7200 sf. lot w/lane & Private Yard. Go to mls.ca #R2152546. Asking $1,158,000
3508 - 4189 Halifax Street, Burnaby Sussex
Royal LePage Wolstencroft #110-19925 Willowbrook Dr., Langley, B.C. V2Y 1A7
Henriette
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$728,000
2397 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1K9
Making your Dreams a Reality Regency Realty Ltd.
604.880.5929 henrietteleschert@gmail.com 4916 ELLIOTT STREET, LADNER NEW LISTING
LAND & BUILDINGS $630,000
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own land and historic building on a prime site in Ladner Village backing on to the slough. Parking area on one side of building and space on other side to put patio with tables, chairs and umbrella in summer. Wonderful, updated building that houses a turnkey well-run natural health store, back room office and stock room as well as small kitchen and washroom. Business established over 40 years and owner wants sold together.
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BUSINESS $98,800
If your passion is natural health, then this is the business for you. Full training provided for this stable business specializing in vitamins, supplements, organic foods, illness prevention and brain health. This turnkey business has a very loyal clientele and excellent staff. Owners are retiring and are looking to train and pass on the torch to the right person(s). Work for yourself and pay rent to yourself. Inventory not included in price.
Call Henriette for viewing and information on this exciting opportunity. Please do not disturb or approach staff.
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GREG ZYP
RLP Regency Ltd.
Bus: 604-943-7411 Cell: 604-807-9700
email zold@telus.net
Last in the book - First place to Look Associate Broker - MLS Gold Medallion Club - 25 years South Delta Realtor TSAWWASSEN
NEW LISTING
$1,238,000
LADNER
$898,000
1/2 DUPLEX
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4, 1025 BAYVIEW PLACE The choice is yours! With the perfect central Tsawwassen location and 10,600 sq. ft. lot this house is able to be anything you want it to be. Keep it as a wonderful four bedroom, 3/12 bathroom family home with a legal suite for the extended family, or buy as an investment and continue to rent it out while you design your dream home. This large corner lot allows for a 4200 sq. ft. home plus 450 sq. ft. garage, to be built facing either north or east, which then allows for a south or west backyard. Check with the Corp of Delta for dimensions. Hurry this home is priced well under assessed value. Greg Zyp 604-807-9700 LADNER
$1,388,000
MARINA GARDEN ESTATES!
When only the BEST will do! Superb open floor plan with soaring ceilings creates a feeling of awe as you enter this finely crafted & richly appointed home. Dream kitchen with full height cabinets, granite counters, social island & quality stainless appliances. Generous sized family room with expansive windows creates a light & bright family living & entertaining area. Double French doors to private patio. Features include 9' ceilings, gleaming wall to wall hardwood flooring, extensive millwork with baseboards & crown moulding, butler's pantry, attractive 3 way gas fireplace, 4 zone radiant HW heat & 3 ensuites. Just a short walk to school, bus, golf, marina & riverside walks.
Greg Zyp 604-807-9700
LADNER
$549,000
BEST DEAL!!! Your best chance to get a 3 bedroom and den townhome in Ladner! This home has generous room sizes and includes a living room with a vaulted ceiling, separate dining room, a wood burning fireplace in the den, and a yard that is accessed directly off the main level. Call to view today! Greg Zyp 604-807-9700
Chance to own a 2200 square foot home close to elementary and high schools under a million!! This unique design has master bedroom on the main floor with 2 bedrooms up. Call today for your private viewing. Greg Zyp 604-807-9700 LADNER
$998,000
CHESAPEAKE LANDING Stunning 3 bedroom home in sought after with its resort-style amenities. Boasts beautiful outdoor pool, classy club house & superb gym. Home features fabulous bright white kitchen with lovely quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and superb layout. Crisp white 'floating'built-in china cabinet plus built-ins on either side of the fireplace compliment the cozy 'great room'. Warm wood floors & designer paint. Spacious Master Suite with big walk-in closet & luxurious ensuite. Updated powder room and guest bath. Move-in ready and show home condition!
Greg Zyp 604-807-9700
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NEW LISTING PEBBLE HILL 8 yr old HALF DUPLEX with master on the main and 3 bdrms (including another master) up. Great room concept with west facing patio off the kitchen.
NEW LISTING VINTERRA VILLAS spectacular 3,800 sqft 9 yr old 3 bdrm townhome w/full basement, media room, & main floor office. Situated on a residential street just steps to shopping.
NEW LISTING At the quiet end of the Grove, this beautifully renovated 2,493 sqft. 3 bdrm home sits on a private westerly exposed 5,769 sqft. lot just steps to Boundary Bay trails.
901 GALE PLACE $1,898,000
4951 STEVENS DRIVE $1,495,000
211-1150 54A Street $545,000
16,000 SQ FT LOT Gorgeous 5 bdrm traditional home on a beautiful cul-de-sac in English Bluff area on a w/facing 16,222 sqft private estate like lot w/sunny decks, gazebo, and fire pit.
NEW LISTING Investment alert that can’t be missed! Oversized lot 13,756 sqft. west facing w/immaculately kept family home on one of the most desirable streets in Tsawwassen.
NEW LISTING The Lexington!! Beautiful 1,344 sqft. 2 bdrm semi-corner apartment just steps to the Tsawwassen town centre & 5 minute drive to the new mall. Beautifully maintained.
Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!
303-1118 55 STREET $545,000
504-1350 VIEW CRESCENT $525,000
1430 VIEW CRESCENT $798,000
CAMBRIDGE PLACE Lovely 15 unit complex just steps to Thrifty’s, recreation & transportation to city & Mall. This 1,365 sq.ft. penthouse feels like a rancher in the sky.
NEW LISTING Beautiful open plan S/E corner suite in The Classic. This unit offers 1,420 sqft with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an updated kitchen. Lovely southern exposed sunny deck.
NEW LISTING GOLF COURSE VIEW!!! Rancher w/a basement in the Town centre, offering Master on the main w/full ensuite & sliding doors to east facing deck, & 2nd deck down.
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Concert Chairman and CEO David Podmore (left) and City of Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson celebrate the opening of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund Centre
The Creek, a master-planned community on one of the last remaining waterfront sites in Vancouver, is now selling its latest project Navío
Concert has raised over $2.7 million in support of trades training programs across Canada
Concert: A Symphony of Development Success A
n unsuccessful redevelopment bid was the catalyst for one of the province’s top development and real estate companies. Concert was founded in 1989 by David Podmore, Chairman and CEO, and the late Jack Poole. The two met as Expo 1986 was wrapping up, and one of their first business ventures was to bid on the redevelopment rights for the Expo lands at False Creek. The bid failed, but not all was lost. “There were three planned bids at the time, one of which we unfortunately were unaware of,” says Podmore. “We became aware after the fact that the Telecommunications Workers Union Pension Plan and the City of Vancouver had considered bidding but ultimately did not submit.” However, that spawned the idea for Concert. The concept of pension plans funding large scale development projects led Podmore and Poole to create a company funded by pension plans and private investors including Poole and Podmore. Success soon followed. “Between 1989 and 1992, we grew exponentially,” he says. “By 1992, we converted Concert to a company 100 per cent wholly owned by Canadian management and union pension plans.
Today, we are a pension fund real estate corporation that builds and acquires real estate across Canada.” Over the years, the company has evolved from a residential developer to a diversified real estate owner and operator, creating thousands of rental and condominium homes and retirement communities across the country – many of which have become landmarks. Today, Concert specializes in developing rental, condominium and seniors housing, acquiring and developing commercial, industrial and infrastructure properties, and in property management. As of 2016, the company has built close to 11,000 homes and has a portfolio of income properties that includes 12 million square feet of rental and seniors housing, as well as industrial and office properties. One of its most memorable achievements, and there are many, is Collingwood Village – a multi-family residential community in East Vancouver. It was the first large scale, transit-oriented development in the city – a project he is especially proud of. Commencing in 1994, today this multiphase project consists of 16 residential buildings with 12-highrise and eight-low rise developments. Podmore went on to say that Collingwood
Village is regarded as “an industry leading master planned community with 3,400 homes that has been touted by the community, its residents, and the City of Vancouver.” The development of this former industrial site was made possible by Concert undertaking three years of extensive planning and community consultation. “It is an exceptional example of what could be achieved along a transit station for other high-density communities along rapid transit corridors,” he says. Today, Concert has several major projects in the planning stage or underway, including roughly 1,800 units of rental residential development and another 5,500 condominium units across the country. Concert is also heavily investing in the health of the communities it serves. Corporate philanthropy has been at the cornerstone of its mission since its inception. Many non-profit organizations in B.C. rely heavily on the generosity of businesses. Instead of signing cheques, Concert typically offers its time and expertise. “We are unique in that we can’t give a lot of money because we are dealing with pension assets,” explains Podmore. “Having
said that, we do provide monetary support for trades training and skills development related to the construction industry through our annual golf tournament.” Through its partnerships with BCIT and George Brown College, the company has provided over $2.7 million over 27 years to the BCIT Trades Discovery Program and other training initiatives. Over the years, Concert has also donated countless hours in project management services on important projects like the Djavad Mowafaghian Child Care Centre at BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver’s Cottage Hospice, a 10-bed hospice for the terminally ill, as well as donating more than $750,000 in time and expertise for the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund Centre project, which opened in March 2016. “Our staff were excited to volunteer their time and expertise to the Burn Fund Centre and the project was a perfect fit for Concert,” adds Podmore. Last year, Concert provided low-rent housing in one of its Coquitlam apartment buildings for 17 Syrian refugee families. “Giving back to the community and caring about people is part of the fabric of Concert,” he adds. “We are always trying to align with new projects that can make society better.”
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