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Am I Ready to Sell my House and Move to a Retirement Community?

5 Key Tips for Downsizing in Kingston Ontario

Free Workshop - Chartwell Bridlewood - Sept. 22, 2019 @ 1:30pm

3 Ways to Reduce Stress When Downsizing

FAQ Spotlight - What's the best sequence for a major downsize?

Amica Westboro Park, Ottawa FREE Workshop - August 29, 2019 @ 10am

When Helping a Loved One Downsize, Perspective is Everything

Happy Canada Day Weekend!

FAQ Spotlight - How can you work all across Ontario?

Rotary Club of Kingston Charity Auction - Online until June 18, 2019 @ 7:45pm

FAQ Spotlight - Probate Appraisals - Do I need them?

We're Hiring! Bookkeeping and Finance Manager

FREE Executor Workshop - June 25, 2019 @ 6pm in Brampton

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5 Challenges of Estate Trustees at a Distance

Happy Mother's Day - May 12, 2019

Free Executor Workshop - May 14, 15 or 16, 2019

6 Proactive Tips for Preparing to be an Estate Trustee

Aging Successfully - Speaking Engagement - May 30, 2019 @ 2pm, Kanata

6 Downsizing Move Preparation Tasks

Extra Stuff to Donate? 12 Donation Options in the GTA

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Happy Easter 2019

Estate Settlement Dynamics

Commemorating Vimy Ridge Day - April 9, 2019

Downsize or Estate Settlement Project Budgeting

Retirement Options Seminar - April 18, 2019 - 3:30pm

Celebrating Family Caregivers Today - National Family Caregiver Day - April 2, 2019

Understanding Appraisal Types and Purposes

Lifestyle Showcase 2019 - Kingston - April 27, 2019 - 9:30am-3:30pm - Free Admission

Downsizing, it's a way of thinking...

A Seamless Move for Mom: Even from a Distance

Free Executor Workshop - Ottawa Area - March 27 or April 24, 2019 @ 6pm

How to Research Older Adult Housing Options

6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering When to Downsize

The Importance of an Appraiser to Your Downsize or Estate Settlement Team

It's Never Too Early to Build Your Downsizing Plan

3 Things to Understand When Selecting a Move Management Partner

10 Questions to Ask When Researching Real Estate Agents

10 Factors to Consider as an Estate Trustee

Home Inspections: How to Avoid Surprises When Buying a House

What's the Advantage of Using Gordon’s Over a “Traditional” Real Estate Agent?

Packing Checklist for a Move to a Retirement Community

How an Accredited Senior Move Manager Will Help Alleviate Relocation Stress Syndrome

The Effects of Removing Items from an Open Auction and Why We Don’t Recommend It

5 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale

Looking to Downsize? 4 Reasons You May Need a Transition Specialist

How do I Involve Friends and Family for a Stress Free Downsizing Plan?

Maxsold - Tomorrow’s Auction House...Today!

What Should I Look For in a Retirement Community?

6 Steps To Help Make Moving into a Retirement Home Easier

How a Professional Can Help You Face the Challenges of Settling an Estate

5 Ways Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services Can Help You Downsize

Talking to Your Parents About Downsizing

6 Upsides to Downsizing

Take the Stress Out of Downsizing: 5 Tips for an Easier Transition

3 Important Tips on How to Take Charge as an Estate Executor

Step by Step Advice For Moving into a Retirement Community

What are Memories Worth? Probate laws requires you to figure that out!

As Our Parents Age, Stay Put or Sell?

How do you Know You've Waited too Long to Downsize?

What is a Tender?

Nervous About Selling or Buying Your House Online? You Shouldn't Be

Gordon's Estate Services is a NASMM Diamond Member!

Managing an Estate?  Know who to trust!

Managing an Estate? Set an offer date!

Managing an Estate? Here's what to do before the home gets Listed

How to Talk to your Parents

Fulfilling your happiness quotient

What are the Facts?

6 Benefits of Using a Senior Move Manager

Integrated Real Estate and Transition Services Work

Seniors and Online Safety, What You Need to Know

It’s your health that matters!

When it Comes to Downsizing, Predictability Is King

Study Shows Moving Gives You a More Memorable Life

Selling Your Property? Set a Date for Entertaining Offers

QUIZ - To Downsize Or Not To Downsize

2 Steps to Ensure Your Home Sells Quickly

Baby Boomers Downsizing? No, They're Upsizing To Luxury, Sotheby's Says

Who Should I Trust in a Real Estate Relationship?

Risks of Being an Estate Executor

The easiest move we've ever had!

What Having to Move Can Teach Us

Plan carefully before downsizing your house

Top 5 Ways to Start a Conversation About Downsizing with Mom & Dad

Baby Boomers Downsizing into High Rise Condos

Duncan Sinclair on Respecting the Elderly and the Frail

Jean's Downsizing Experience

As We Live Longer, 5 Things to Consider

Real Estate Agents Offer Extra Services for Seniors

Cooling house market could undercut retirement plans

Inheritance "Tension": Why More Families May Be Headed For Court

The Three W's of Downsizing

When it Makes Sense to Consider a 35-Year Mortgage

Sonny's Experience with Gordon's

Dr Puxty's Presentation - Aging Well or Not

Arjun & Padmini's Experience With Gordon's

Aging Without Children

Downsizing Simplifies Retirement

I Think My Mom Should Live in a Nursing Home. How Do I Broach the Subject?

Are auctions the answer for Toronto’s hot house market?

9 Interior Fixes to Sell a Home Fast

How to Retire Early

Caring for Elderly Parents Inflames Old Sibling Rivalries

New Recruits for Team Dad

Retirement Concerns? Ask Those Who Know from Experience

Stages of Life: Moving Time

Helping You Get Comfortable, Safe & Settled

The 5 Stages of Home-Staging Grief

Mary's Experience With Gordon's

Norman's Tips for Downsizing

Chaotic Living Conditions for Compulsive Collectors

The FAQ's of POA's

Does a Higher Market Share Really Mean Better Results?

You made my job easy!

Wolfe Springs Resort Auction!

CBC Metro Morning Interview

My condo sold in a week, I was so impressed!

I Wish I had Thought of Auction First!

Siblings learn what matters most as they clear out deceased parents' house

Memories for sale: what's a household worth?

'Who'll give me a Hundred Thousand?'

Gordon's Team should don the capes of Superheros!

Success = House Sold in 1 Week, Move Done in 2 Days!

How To Prepare for Buying Property in an Online Auction

Can You Guarantee a Listing Price in an Online Auction?

Gordon’s Estate Services & MaxSold, an Unbeatable Combination

Online Auctions Can Benefit Developers Too!

The Value of an Online Auction System When Purchasing Real Estate

The Benefits of Creating a Floor Plan

Photographs are a Wonderful Thing... Even if it is of Every Item in Your Home

The Benefits of a Company Who Provides Countless Options Vs. An Individual Service Provider

Why Confidence When Making Decisions Simplifies the Process

What Happens to Your Stuff After It's Sold?

Selling Stuff Over the Internet: Why Kijiji, Craigslist or eBay May Not Be Your Best Option

Why Online Auctions are Better than Live Auctions

How a Move Manager is More Cost Effective

When Should You Start With a Move Manager?

Emerging Trends in the Market Place as a Result of the Aging Population

Hiring Your Agent for the Right Reasons

Driving Buyers to Your Online Auction

Does Location Matter When Hosting an Auction?

4 Reasons Why an Onsite Auction May Not Work For You, and a Solution

The Importance of Choosing the Right Moving Company for Your Big Day

The #1 Question in Downsizing, Answered: What Happens to The Items You Don't Take With You?

It’s Time to Put Your Health First: 3 Ways Retirement Communities Can Improve Your Well Being

3 Important Tips on How to Take Charge as a First Time Estate Trustee

What Does Your Monthly Fee Include?

The Most Active You’ve Been in Years – All Because You Chose the Right Retirement Community!

Renovations: It Is Your Home, but There Are Still Limitations

Independent Living, Assisted Living or Long Term Care? Tips to Help You Decide

Best Practices for a Successful & Stress Free Move

Getting Ready to Move? With a Little Help, All You Need is 1 Day

Moving Long Distance? Tips To Make The Ride a Little Smoother

Challenges and the Decision to Move Into a Retirement Home

Fearing the Unknown: 6 Facts on Mental Illness

Is Your Home Holding You Back? How to Live the Good Life!

The Do's and Don'ts of Downsizing

To Rent or Own? How to Downsize and Keep a Positive Cash Flow

Biggest Obstacles Seniors Face When Transitioning to a Retirement Community

Making a Bad Situation, Worse? How a POA Balances Being Practical and Emotional

Tax Breaks and Property Sales

What Goes Into an Information Package?

Defining "Senior"

What to do Before Your Home Gets Listed

Focusing on the Seller, not the Buyer

Who Gets Involved in Senior Transition?

The Top 4 Reasons You Need a Certified Relocation & Transition Specialist

I am a Senior, What Are My Options?

Are You Ready to Downsize?

Debunking Auction Myths

What You Need to Know About: Conditional Sales

7 Situations Well Suited for Real Estate Auctions

What is Transition Management?

When is the Right Time to Sell?

Asking for Help

How to Fairly Compare Moving Quotes - Real Estate, Property Preparation, Transition Services

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