Guide To Appraisal Types For Estate And Property Valuation - Gordon's Downsizing

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 appraisal is not worth the paper it’s written on, but that is typically a misunderstanding. Essentially,…
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering When to Downsize - Gordon's Downsizing

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 census, 6.5% of seniors who are 65 years and older live in seniors retirement homes or assisted…
Donate Extra Household Items In GTA - Gordon's Downsizing

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. Based on our experience working in the Greater Toronto Area, below is a helpful list of donation options to…
Estate Downsizing Risks Without Professional Appraisal - Gordon's Downsizing

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 process takes place without the involvement of an Appraiser, the risk of losing potentially valuable things forever…
Selling Household Items Online Versus Auction Services Risks And Effort - Gordon's Downsizing

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 illustrate how surprising the Internet can be. One of our clients had an…
Discuss Downsizing With Aging Parents Effectively - Gordon's Downsizing

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 our years of experience working with families just like yours. Not having timely access to medical support,…
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