The Ottawa Downsizer

Straight talk about downsizing in Ottawa, 

from Greg Hollander.


Welcome to The Ottawa Downsizer. If you're thinking about leaving the family home for something smaller, you probably have questions, and maybe a few worries. Will I be rushed? What actually happens at each step? And what on earth do I do with everything I own? I'm Greg Hollander, an Ottawa Realtor® who helps seniors downsize, and I answer those questions here. You'll find practical advice, real stories, and plain-language updates on the Ottawa market, all grounded in "The Next Stage Method", the step-by-step approach I use with every client. Whether you're planning a move yourself or helping a parent, you're in the right place.


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Welcome to The Ottawa Downsizer

Posted on Oct 09, 2026


If you're reading this, chances are you've been thinking about it for a while. Maybe the stairs feel steeper than they used to. Maybe the house that once held a busy family now feels too quiet, or too much to keep up. Or maybe you're an adult son or daughter quietly wondering how to bring it up with Mom or Dad.

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Welcome to The Ottawa Downsizer


If you're reading this, chances are you've been thinking about it for a while. Maybe the stairs feel steeper than they used to. Maybe the house that once held a busy family now feels too quiet, or too much to keep up. Or maybe you're an adult son or daughter quietly wondering how to bring it up with Mom or Dad.

Whatever brought you here, welcome. I...

Read More