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...
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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...
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...
Aug 11, 2020
7 Ways Gordon's Can Help You Move & Sell Safely
We know that COVID-19 has left many of our clients who had previously committed to a chain of events in an awkward place. Some, while not...
Jul 28, 2020
6 Differences between Retirement Residences and Long Term Care Homes
Most of us have read news linking high percentages of COVID-19 fatalities to what is generally being referred to as “senior homes”. This...
Jul 22, 2020
Gordon's Works with Local Agents Across Ontario
Local agents love working with Gordon's - all across Ontario. We survey cooperating agents from different markets asking about their...
Jul 14, 2020
5 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale
Often, the hardest part of selling your home is getting the house into “sell ready” condition. This can be a stressful, time-consuming...
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....
Jun 2, 2020
Maxsold - Tomorrow’s Auction House...Today!
Written by Adam Gordon, COO of Maxsold Edited by Barry Gordon, Founder of Maxsold Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services has a...
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...
Jan 4, 2020
How Gordon’s Helps Financial Planners and their Clients Plan Ahead
You provide the best advice for your client, and help them make decisions at complex times in their lives. When it comes to retirement...
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