Listing in a Downward Market
By now most sellers have heard the market has changed and is changing. Downward. Depending on where in Ontario your property is, the...
- Jan 28
Avoiding Chaos: 8 Discussions You Need to Have for Stress-Free Downsizing and Estate Settlement
For more than forty years, Barry Gordon, Partner and CEO of Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services Ltd., has advised thousands of clients...
- Apr 27, 2021
Prearranging Your Estate Settlement
Prearrange the settlement of the overwhelming physical asset side of your estate. Give your executor a real team of experts to guide them...
- Apr 9, 2021
Settling an Estate in the Time of COVID-19: Tips & Resources
Being an executor of someone’s will is much harder than most people realize. The honour of being named by a loved one is quickly replaced...
- Mar 16, 2021
3 Things to Understand When Selecting a Move Management Partner
The move management industry has evolved greatly since it’s inception approximately 20 years ago. Move Managers are professionals trained...
- Mar 9, 2021
How a Professional Can Help You Face the Challenges of Settling an Estate
Being an estate trustee and executor can be a stressful role. Bearing that level of responsibility, especially during a time of grieving,...
- Feb 23, 2021
Estate Management: Know Who to Trust!
As an Estate Executor, you have a big job to do. Someone has entrusted you to complete an important task. How do you find a real estate...
- Feb 9, 2021
Managing an Estate? Here's what to do before the home gets Listed
We equip you, as the Estate Executor, with due diligence for a job well done. When you're managing an estate the goal of achieving a firm...
- Jan 26, 2021
Arjun & Padmini's Experience with Gordon's
Meet Arjun and Padmini, clients of Gordon's Estate Services "We waited a long time to do this thing, we had been procrastinating because...
- Jan 20, 2021
FAQ Spotlight: Probate Appraisals - Do I need them?
You’ve asked and we’ve answered...visit our FAQs page for the response to the following frequently asked question and more. Question:...
- Jan 12, 2021
3 Important Tips on How to Take Charge as an Estate Executor
An estate executor is tasked with the unenviable job of settling the final matters of a family member or trusted friend. Most estate...
- Dec 29, 2020
Packing Checklist for a Move to a Retirement Community
Are you getting ready to move into a retirement community and want to make sure you have everything you need once you get there? Having...
- Dec 15, 2020
What Should I Look For in a Retirement Community?
When considering a retirement community, it's not just about what you need, but also what you want. There are a wealth of options...
- Dec 1, 2020
Am I Ready to Sell My House and Move to a Retirement Community?
If you have been wondering if downsizing from your larger house to the more compact lifestyle of a retirement community is the right step...
- Nov 17, 2020
How to Research Older Adult Housing Options
You’ve decided it’s time to downsize and begin to think about your next home. Where do you start your research? Typically our clients...
- Nov 3, 2020
What's the Advantage of Using Gordon’s Over a “Traditional” Real Estate Agent?
This is a question I get from time to time - typically when an estate or downsize seller has a familiarity or a relationship with one or...
- Oct 20, 2020
5 Ways Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services Can Help You Downsize
Downsizing is no small feat. There are many steps that need to be taken from sorting through and packing up your belongings to finding a...
- Oct 6, 2020
The Importance of an Appraiser to Your Downsize or Estate Settlement Team
We’ve all heard stories of the garage sale that served up a $250,000 painting for a dollar. Anytime the downsize or estate settlement...
- Sep 22, 2020
6 Upsides to Downsizing
As you move into your retirement, the idea of taking care of a large family home can become unattractive. You want to spend your...
- Sep 8, 2020
Take the Stress Out of Downsizing: 5 Tips for an Easier Transition
Are you feeling that there's too much unused space in your home, such as empty bedrooms and unused recreation rooms? Do you no longer...
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