Want to get audited? Take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit. Washington AP reports tax refunds in 2010 are up by $255 from last year. Maybe that's why 1 in 5 who claimed the Homebuyer Tax Credit got audited? If you did take advantage of the credit on your 2009 return, hopefully you included all the necessary documents with your return [...]

There are plenty of ways to enhance your curb appeal to entice buyers. Gushing window boxes, fragrant flower beds, manicured shrubs, new mulch, a plush lawn and maybe even a fresh coat of paint on your front door are just a few ideas. I came across this self-proclaimed landscaping geek and a great article loaded with [...]

Help us welcome Nancy Clark-Jewell of Beverly, MA to the Windhill team! Nancy interviewed with two other real estate firms, both corporate minded, and after extensive conversation and introductions to our team members, everyone agreed that Nancy's preference for a community based, locally owned company combined with Windhill's high level of [...]

I recently came across a listing in our multiple listing service and noticed the taxes and assessment were from 2009. Current (2010) taxes and assessments have been available for quite some time now.  Being in the business all these years, I can guess why an agent would think this is a good idea. It makes the asking price seem more [...]

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80 Haverhill Road, Topsfield, MA Date: 4/11/2010 11AM - 1PM

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86 & 87 Little Neck Road, Ipswich, [...]