Jim Verwoerd
Homelife Advantage Realty (Central Valley) Ltd.
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Posted in Willoughby Heights, Langley Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 64 7848 209 ST in Langley. See details here

Open House on Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Welcome to Mason & Green, quality built by Polygon Homes. Enjoy resort-like amenities including a large outdoor pool & hot tub, well equipped fitness room, indoor rec. center, beautiful clubhouse, theatre room & 2 guest suites. This home is a corner unit with a fenced yard, lots of windows for natural light and good space around you for privacy. It is located in the centre of the complex where it is quiet & just steps away from your own little park with tall trees, trails and a kids playground. You'll appreciate the double side by side garage plus visitor parking right across from you. This home shows like a 10 with tasteful updates & an open floor plan. You're also just a few minutes walk to the Willoughby town centre, all levels of schools & transit. Book your showing today.

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New property listed in Willoughby Heights, Langley

I have listed a new property at 64 7848 209 ST in Langley. See details here

Welcome to Mason & Green, quality built by Polygon Homes. Enjoy resort-like amenities including a large outdoor pool & hot tub, well equipped fitness room, indoor rec. center, beautiful clubhouse, theatre room & 2 guest suites. This home is a corner unit with a fenced yard, lots of windows for natural light and good space around you for privacy. It is located in the centre of the complex where it is quiet & just steps away from your own little park with tall trees, trails and a kids playground. You'll appreciate the double side by side garage plus visitor parking right across from you. This home shows like a 10 with tasteful updates & an open floor plan. You're also just a few minutes walk to the Willoughby town centre, all levels of schools & transit. Book your showing today.

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Posted in Mission BC, Mission Real Estate
New property listed in Mission BC, Mission

I have listed a new property at 33838 MELBURN DR in Mission. See details here

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained and professionally landscaped property. Enjoy year round PANAROMIC views of the valley & Mt. Baker from the main and upper decks. This is not your average home and every square inch of this house has been given special attention. From the moment you walk in, you will be impressed by the marble floors, high ceilings, wainscoted walls, coffered ceilings in the living room, quartz countertops, maple cabinets to the ceiling, S/S appliances and so much more! The two bedroom suite below also has a fantastic patio area and would be an ideal place for family or for rental income. There is plenty of extra parking room for your RV/boat. Location is College Heights, close to all levels of schools, shopping, Mission Heritage Park and the Westcoast Express.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated community, 55+ Eden Court. Walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, insulated & heated solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy, spacious 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C / high efficiency heat pump. crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, large primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, double garage & full size driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., small friendly strata.

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Posted in Mission BC, Mission Real Estate
New property listed in Mission BC, Mission

I have listed a new property at 33838 MELBURN DR in Mission. See details here

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained and professionally landscaped property. Enjoy year round PANAROMIC views of the valley & Mt. Baker from the main and upper decks. This is not your average home and every square inch of this house has been given special attention. From the moment you walk in, you will be impressed by the marble floors, high ceilings, wainscoted walls, coffered ceilings in the living room, quartz countertops, maple cabinets to the ceiling, S/S appliances and so much more! The two bedroom suite below also has a fantastic patio area and would be an ideal place for family or for rental income. There is plenty of extra parking room for your RV/boat. Location is College Heights, close to all levels of schools, shopping, Mission Heritage Park and the Westcoast Express.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Saturday, July 6, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Saturday, July 6, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated community, 55+ Eden Court. Walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, insulated & heated solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy, spacious 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C / high efficiency heat pump. crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, large primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, double garage & full size driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., small friendly strata.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Saturday, June 22, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Saturday, June 22, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated, sought after, 55+ Eden Court. Hidden behind two churches, walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy,light, spacious, 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C, crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, HUGE primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, high efficiency heat pump. double garage & driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., 5 mins to Abbotsford. Small, friendly strata.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated, sought after, 55+ Eden Court. Hidden behind two churches, walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy,light, spacious, 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C, crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, HUGE primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, high efficiency heat pump. double garage & driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., 5 mins to Abbotsford. Small, friendly strata.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
New property listed in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford

I have listed a new property at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated, sought after, 55+ Eden Court. Hidden behind two churches, walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy,light, spacious, 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C, crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, HUGE primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, high efficiency heat pump. double garage & driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., 5 mins to Abbotsford. Small, friendly strata.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated, sought after, 55+ Eden Court. Hidden behind two churches, walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy,light, spacious, 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C, crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, HUGE primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, high efficiency heat pump. double garage & driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., 5 mins to Abbotsford. Small, friendly strata.

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Posted in Abbotsford West, Abbotsford Real Estate
Open House. Open House on Sunday, June 9, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Please visit our Open House at 10 3348 MT. LEHMAN RD in Abbotsford. See details here

Open House on Sunday, June 9, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PM

A RARE, DETACHED, WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RANCHER in gated, sought after, 55+ Eden Court. Hidden behind two churches, walking distance to High Street and transit, beautifully maintained, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, solarium, quiet corner lot, gorgeous gardens, chainlink fence for pets, sunny yard / patio, new roof in 2022, all equipment well maintained, just move in and enjoy,light, spacious, 10' ceilings in entrance; hardwood floors, A/C, crown mouldings, custom cabinets; sun tunnel, floor to ceiling built-in oak bookshelves and desk, HUGE primary bedroom, w/in closet and ensuite; quartz counter tops, under counter lighting, high efficiency heat pump. double garage & driveway, home extensively upgraded in 2011, heated crawl space, b/in vac., 5 mins to Abbotsford. Small, friendly strata.

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Determining Home Values? Appraised v Assessed v Market Value
This is a question on a number of home owners minds, so for those who are wondering, here are the answers.
 
  • Assessed Value – these values are determined in July of the previous year. The assessors derive their numbers based on sales of similar homes in the area as well as the knowable features of the home, property  & neighborhood. I say knowable because the assessor does not normally enter the home or inspect the backyard. So they will not necessarily be aware of all upgrades or special features. They also may not know the exact number of bedrooms, bathrooms or suites if they were added later and without permits. They also might not be fully aware of the amount of usable land on a property, especially if it's acreage. The main goal of the assessed value is to help municipalities determine the amount of property tax owed by home owners. The actual market value could be higher or lower then the assessed value depending on the current market conditions.
 
  • Market Value – these values are affected by the same things as the assessed value but better reflect the “current” value of a home and property because a lot can change in 6 months. Real estate agents are the most adept at determining the market value as they will take more time examining in depth the features & upgrades of a home, recent solds and actives as well as understanding the current real estate market which can sometimes change rapidly.
 
  • Appraised Value – this is normally done by a professional appraiser and takes into account the factors mentioned previously. It’s purpose is to give assurance to a lender that the property in question does indeed have a value that justifies or helps secure a tentative mortgage on a property. Essentially the lender wants to know if they could recover their investment should the purchaser not be able to make their mortgage payments and the lender is forced to liquidate the property. So the goal would not be to maximize the sale value of a home but rather the banks security on the mortgage. Typically this value will be lower then market values.
To dig into this topic futher, please don't be shy and contact me. I am easy to reach and easy to talk to. I also value what you have to say and am curious to hear how you view the market. I take this approach with all my clients and want us to be partners in any transaction. My cell is 604-308-2063 and email jimlverwoerd@gmail.com
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