If you have been wondering if downsizing from your larger house to the more compact lifestyle of a retirement community is the right step for you then you are not alone. According to a survey done last year, 52% of Ontario baby boomers (people born between 1946 to 1965) consider big cities unfit for retirement. And so, a majority are considering downsizing and moving out.

The thought of downsizing can be a daunting one, particularly when you don’t know where to start. At Gordon’s we’ve been helping clients in the Kingston area downsize for over 25 years and we have managing the process in a stress-reduced way down to a science. We help clients: plan where to move, what to move, manage the packing, moving and unpacking for them, and help them handle disposal of any remaining contents they can’t take with them, preparing their property for sale, and finally listing and selling their property. Over the years, we’ve learned that the following five tips are key for navigating the downsizing process with ease.

If you live in the Ottawa area and are interested in learning how to "Overcome Overwhelmed" when considering how to downsize in a stress reduced way, come out to this free workshop event at Chartwell Bridlewood's open house event. Barry Gordon will be sharing his insights based on over 20 years of experience in the downsizing industry. Please see full event details in the flyer below.

RSVP by September 17 to Caitlin MacKenzie at cmackenzie@chartwell.com or at 613-809-3548.

It is often remarked that moving is a stressful experience for most people at any age. But particularly when you are older and you don’t have the energy to do literally “the heavy lifting”, making the decision to downsize can be extremely daunting. From our experience helping thousands of clients downsize over the years, here are three ways to reduce stress when downsizing:

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Join Barry Gordon at Amica Westboro Park, Thursday August 29 @ 10am as he delivers his informative FREE workshop "How to Build a Downsizing Plan to be Proud Of". Based on Barry's experience of over 20 years in the downsizing industry, learn how to go about building your own downsizing plan, what elements the plan should include and what your options are for managing each element. See the flyer below for full details. 

We hope to see you there!

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