Price Conscious vs. Life Conscious
“Many people think saving a couple of thousand dollars (or a few) is a big deal to their parents, money-conscious sellers, or an estate....
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Feb 16, 2023
Family Ties - Queen's Alumni Review Magazine Article
Gordon's downsizing and estate services helps families with a one-stop approach to managing life's changes.
Feb 16, 2023
Moving On - Queen's Alumni Review Magazine Article
Gordon's guides families through the difficult task of downsizing and estate management.
Jan 28, 2022
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...
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...
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...
Aug 25, 2020
Understanding Appraisal Types and Purposes
There are various types of appraisals that one may require at various times in their life. At times we criticise the fact that an...
Jun 30, 2020
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering When to Downsize
When is the right time to downsize? This can be a difficult question for both seniors and their families. According to the Canadian...
Jun 16, 2020
Extra Stuff to Donate? 12 Donation Options in the GTA
Oftentimes, when downsizing or managing an estate, you need to donate items. Knowing where to donate what items requires some research....
May 19, 2020
Selling Stuff Over the Internet: Why Kijiji, Craigslist or eBay May Not Be Your Best Option
I've met a lot of older folks who don't really understand the Internet, but they know it's a great tool. I have a little story that helps...
May 12, 2020
How to Talk to Your Parents About Downsizing
Are you beginning to consider downsizing for your parents? Having this conversation with them is not easy but we offer advice based on...
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