Part of my role as an Accredited Senior Agent is to help mature buyers and sellers learn more about their options regarding senior housing in Ontario.  Many seniors prefer to live an independent lifestyle in their current home or community with added support from family, friends and external care providers. However, some mature clients prefer or need a residential care option that provides more support, social interaction, services and amenities geared toward their needs. In the... [read more]

As the population continues to age, it is becoming increasingly important to find a real estate agent who specializes in serving seniors. Seniors have unique needs and challenges when buying and selling real estate. In Mississauga, Ontario, there are many realtors to choose from, but not all of them are equipped to handle the specific needs of seniors.  Here are some tips to help you choose the right senior real estate sales representative in Mississauga:  1. Look for a real... [read more]

Suppose you're a senior looking to establish new roots in a welcoming and vibrant community. In that case, Mississauga is a beautiful city with its range of neighbourhoods, housing options and senior-focused programs and resources. By living in Mississauga, you'll enjoy a high quality of life supporting you now and in the future.  Read on to learn why this Greater Toronto Area city is an ideal location for mature real estate buyers and why you should consider moving... [read more]

As we age, factors, such as decreased vision, impaired hearing, slower motor reflexes, and health conditions, can cause seniors to have to hang up their keys for good. When living in a retirement community, many residences offer their own internal transportation system or have volunteers who are available to drive residents to appointments and outside activities. But, for independent seniors who still live at home and want to travel around Mississauga on their own, there are many... [read more]

If you have decided that you would like to downsize or that the time to sell the family home has come, you'll need to find the right real estate sales representative to work for you. And, in real estate, like any other profession, some realtors work with specific clients and have the training and expertise to serve specific niche markets. For example, some agents work specifically with first-time buyers, new Canadians, investors or move-up buyers. Then, there are real estate sales... [read more]