Press Releases

Windhill Wins 2009 Website Award - Statewide!
Waltham, Mass. – October 19, 2009 – The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) recognized Shawn Cayer and Windhill Realty, LLC in Ipswich with www.WindHillRealty.com as Best Office Website winner of the 2009 MAR Website Design Contest. The winners were presented their awards at MAR’s Professional Awards Reception, which was held in conjunction with the Association’s 2009 Conference and Tradeshow at the DCU Center in Worcester.

Anne Smith Joins Windhill Realty
Ipswich, MA -- May 6, 2009 -- Windhill is proud to announce the recent hiring of Anne Smith. Anne, a lifelong resident of the North Shore and Ipswich resident for the past 20 years, has been successfully selling real estate for 9 years and still going strong.  Anne has 3 children, the youngest now a junior at Ipswich High. Anne can be found at the Ipswich Community YMCA, Christ Church in Hamilton, or locally enjoying her large network of friends and family.

Heritage Home Loans Joins Windhill Lender Program
Ipswich, MA -- April 13, 2009 -- Windhill principal Shawn Cayer has recently announced a new real estate partner, Chris Parker of Heritage Home Loans.  Parker is the co-founder and Senior Partner of Heritage Home Loans with offices in both Danvers and Weymouth.  He serves as Chair for the North Shore Association...

Windhill Bolsters Home Sales - New Web Site Navigates Buyers to the North Shore
Ipswich, MA – February 25, 2009 – It is imperative for those victimized by predatory lending and casualties of job loss, to determine whether they in fact need to sell their homes. It is essential to hire a trustworthy professional real estate advisor who can facilitate resources to help people keep their property. 

Local Kids Empty Piggy Banks for Ipswich Food Pantry
Ipswich, MA December 10, 2008 - On a very cold afternoon, River and Summer Smith of Ipswich demonstrated the true meaning of the holidays. Both children emptied their piggy banks and brought their savings to Windhill Realty to help out Ipswich Caring and the food pantry. 

Windhill Realty Hosts Book Tree for Ipswich Caring Kids
Ipswich, MA December 2, 2008 - Ornaments are flying off the Ipswich Caring tree at Windhill Realty to grant kids in need, with their wish to recieve a specific book for the holiday season. Ipswich Caring has designated Windhill as a Book Tree Host, so stop by their office located at 55 Market Street, on the corner of Depot Square and Market Street. Drop by and select an ornament to make sure we join together as a community to fulfill each child’s request. All books must be purchased and dropped off at our office by December 11th. Help us spread a little joy for those less fortunate. For more information visit or call Windhill Realty at 978-356-8922. 

Windhill Realty Elves Stock Shelves at Ipswich Food Pantry
Ipswich, MA November 25, 2008 - Windhill Realty is on a mission to provide assistance to local families in need during this holiday season. This year the Windhill Team’s focus is to collect items to support our local Food Pantry and Ipswich Caring organization. Agents and other real estate partners have already made a substantial donation of groceries to the pantry just in time for Thanksgiving. 

Windhill Makes Front Page News with HoweOwnership Forum 
Ipswich, MA November 20, 2008 - With all the depressing news about our national and local economy centered on the real estate market, Windhill Realty sees the silver lining, shares their message with the community and with it makes front page news. Wendell Waters, editor of the Ipswich Chronicle visited the town’s first Ipswich Home Owner Forum hosted by Windhill Realty, November 13th.  

Windhill Realty Hosts Ipswich HomeOwner Forum
Ipswich, MA October 22, 2008 - Windhill Realty hosts the towns first Ipswich HomeOwner Forum.  Free, professional advice from our local experts in mortgage lending, finance, real estate law, credit repair and real estate planning.  Our Windhill advisors take their role within the community very seriously.

Windhill Realty Selected as a Member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
Ipswich, MA August 15, 2007 - Windhill Realty, LLC, a prominent real estate company serving the North Shore area of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, has joined Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ (LeadingRE), Shawn Cayer, Windhill Principal announced today.

Windhill Assists NEW Brooksby Residents
Ipswich, MA - August 15, 2007 - On Wednesday, August 15th Erickson’s Brooksby Village of Peabody hosted a ‘Priority List’ event for those ready to join an energetic and maintenance-free retirement community. Couples and singles were invited to hear first hand how to best prepare to make the move. Erickson’s commitment to assist with their future resident’s transition from single-family living to a full-service retirement community prompted the full-day information session.

Windhill Realty Supports HAWC
Ipswich, MA - December 6, 2006 - Windhill Realty is on a mission to help create a magical holiday season for North Shore families who have experienced a difficult time over the past year. HAWC (Help for Abused Women and Children) is seeking new toys, gifts and gift cards for women and children. 

Windhill Realty Announces an Innovative Lender Partnership Program
Ipswich, MA - December 4, 2006 - Windhill Realty announces an innovative lender partnership program beginning December 4th. Five in-house mortgage professionals representing different companies mark a milestone and establish a new standard in the real estate community. Customers and clients now have full access to lender knowledge on-site at Windhill’s Ipswich office located at 55 Market Street. 

Windhill Realty Celebrates Grand Opening at its Newest Location
Ipswich, MA - March 13, 2006 - Windhill Realty, the newest real estate brokerage in Ipswich, recently opened its doors to celebrate with family, friends, and members of the Ipswich business community. Windhill’s management and Real Estate Advisors hosted the March 9th evening event to share their excitement at the opening of their newest office located at 55 Market Street. Over 130 attendees joined in the festivities, including local businesses such as Butch’s Auto and Ipswich Arts Co-operative. Paula Bishop, Business Development Officer for First National Bank of Ipswich, stated, "It was an enjoyable evening catching up with friends within Ipswich's business community while celebrating Windhill's grand opening.

Windhill Realty Team Continues to Grow
Ipswich, MA - March 6, 2006 - Windhill Realty, LLC announced this week that Jane Desrochers and Dolly Pendexter, both of Ipswich, have joined their team of Realtors®. Together, Desrochers and Pendexter have been working in the North Shore real estate market for more than forty years.  Their reputations for honesty and diligence with their clients are known throughout the region.   Both women are adamant about providing only the best possible experience for their buyers and sellers alike, which makes them a perfect fit with the Windhill philosophy.  

 Windhill Realty web site get a NEW look 
Ipswich, MA - March 1, 2006 - Windhill Realty, of Ipswich, MA and Deerfield, NH, is once again placing technology squarely in the hands of real estate consumers. The firm recently launched a new version of their already comprehensive website, upgrading the functionality, content and user-friendliness. Windhill principals Doug Kilgore and Shawn Cayer are putting their combined 25+ years of experience in high tech and internet marketing to work for the growing number of real estate consumers who use the internet for their search. Windhill’s commitment to both buyers and sellers is clearly demonstrated with its visually stunning and easy-to-browse custom site, developed by Makibie of Manchester, NH, in collaboration with Cayer and Kilgore. 

Windhill Realty Continues to Grow in its Newest Ipswich Location
Ipswich, MA — December 19, 2005 — Windhill Realty, the newest residential brokerage company in Ipswich, has grown rapidly in recent months. Due largely to its innovative approach to team management and to its customer-centric business philosophy, several local REALTORS® have joined Windhill’s roster. The way in which Windhill marries technology with a solid marketing plan for residential brokerage was just one of the many qualities that intrigued the newest members of the Ipswich Windhill Team.

Windhill Realty Unveils its Newest location in Downtown Ipswich, MA
IPSWICH, MA -- November 21, 2005 -- Windhill Realty, LLC has opened the doors to its newest office, in downtown Ipswich. The 2,100 square foot office located at 55 Market Street will become Windhill’s base of operation in Massachusetts. In addition to the Ipswich location, Windhill has offices in both downtown Portsmouth and Deerfield, New Hampshire. Windhill co-owner Shawn Cayer, and Director of Business Development Carrie Cayer are lifelong residents of Ipswich and are excited to have established an office in their hometown. “We are eager to join the business community in town and offer our innovative lifetime real estate services to residents and developers here on the North Shore,” says Shawn Cayer.

Windhill Expands Service into Massachusetts
Portsmouth, NH — January 10, 2005 — Windhill Realty, LLC is now ready to serve clients in Massachusetts, with a particular focus on the North Shore area. Owner Shawn Cayer has earned his Massachusetts Broker’s license, thus enabling the up-and-coming Portsmouth firm to cross the border into the Bay State.