Barbara is an Ipswich native, who returned to her hometown roots several years ago after raising her family. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from North Shore Community College and followed that up with the completion of the real estate licensing exam. Barbara’s background includes extensive experience in the education and human services field. She enjoyed many years working with autistic children and managing programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Her kind nature and proven passion for helping people combined with her professional style makes Barbara a Real Estate Advisor you can depend on.

Barbara enjoys free time with friends and family, including her four children and two grandchildren, and you might see her around town photographing landscapes and wildlife, visiting local beaches, kayaking area rivers and lakes, backyard gardening; she also likes to travel to destinations near and far. We are so excited to have Barbara on our team!

Barbara is prepared to assist you with all your real estate needs and can be reached at bhalliday@windhillrealty.com  603-706-8400

Every holiday season team Windhill gets together and decides where to spread the cheer. We knew we couldn't go a year without decorating and donating a tree to the Tree Jubilee at Marini Farm that benefits the Ipswich Humane Group. I heard the funds raised at The Tree Jubilee cover their entire vet bill for the year! It's been fun watching the event grow over the [...]

The roads less travelled...thinking about full-time RV living? Imagine yourself downsizing, purging, selling it all and hitting the road? Here's an interesting perspective on which costs more, full-time RV living or home living by Cindy Belt. Here in the Northeast, more specifically the North Shore, the average home cost is double what this article quotes, which suggests RV living would be overall, less expensive, but there's more to consider that just the dollar. Here's 21 questions everyone asks about living in an RV by Heath Padgett. Either way, we are here to help you sort it out. Whether you're dreaming of going mobile and retiring on the road or just simplifying life and downsizing from the empty nest, we can provide you with the accurate sales data and current real estate market conditions & trends to prepare you. Happy trails!

Open House Sunday, October 22, 11am-1pm - 14 Herrick Drive, Ipswich

Classic & Stylish 4-bedroom perfectly situated on a 2.2 acre lot, which offers privacy & plenty of room to play! Very desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood. An AMAZING 24 x 24 family room w/ cathedral ceilings complimented by rustic wide pine flooring is the perfect place to host the upcoming holiday celebrations. Hardwood on both levels plus generous bedroom sizes! Playroom in lower level. Spacious mudroom off the 2 car garage to keep the family organized. Newly remodeled kitchen is the center of the home. This area of town is a best kept secret for many reasons. This home a quick stroll to: Topsfield, Boxford & Rowley and less than 5 drive to routes 95 & 1. Ipswich is a unique coastal community offering 33-square miles of scenic area from Crane Beach to Hood Pond w/ endless trails, open space, State Parks, Essex County Greenbelt in between. ONLY a 30-minute drive to Boston & 50-minute trip to North Station via MBTA commuter rail. Historic downtown hosts museums, fine dining & YMCA.

Friday 10/20
3pm                     Kids Halloween Party at Ipswich Museum
7-11pm                Swing Dance – Dan Gable & Halloween Bash at Ipswich Town Hall
7-9pm                  The Great House by Candlelight at Castle Hill

Saturday 10/21
10am-4pm          Trick or Treat Hayride at Marini Farm  
1-3pm                 Fall Foliage Cider & Donut Cruise at Essex River Cruises, [...]