Looks like almost half of 50-70 year olds are doing just that!

The New York Times gives us the results of a survey that suggests 47% of 50-70 year olds are banking on their home equity to fund their retirement. Suze Orman makes a good point when she says your retirement comes first and if you’re not on track, to not even THINK about putting a penny aside for your kid’s college fund. ”The kids can borrow for their college education but you can’t borrow for your retirement.” She’s right about that!  Those of us in our slightly younger years might want to pay attention here. Borrowing money against your house for things like a new car, a vacation or that 30′ boat you’ve been eyeing may not be the best plan, especially if you’re not on track for retirement.  Click here for the full story.

We’ve been busy closing real estate transactions, setting a personal record already for the month of May.

Here’s a few images from this past week!

Home…It’s what we do!

Born and raised in Ipswich, Tracey Sotiropoulos-Berger has always dreamed of a career in Real Estate.  After leaving Ipswich and living on the South Shore for a short period of time, she and her husband Eric knew they wanted to return to the North Shore as soon as possible. In 2006, they bought a home in Ipswich where they are raising their 10 year old daughter Audrey and 8 year old son Nathan, and caring for her mother.  Tracey understands the importance of finding the ‘perfect home’.  Whether it’s a ‘starter home’, a ‘transitional home’ or a ‘forever home’, Tracey will help you find it with professionalism and genuine care.

Tracey graduated from Westfield State College and went on to work at Massachusetts General Hospital and Partners Health Care for over 11 years in Procurement, Contract Management and Accounts Payable.  This professional experience has provided her with a world of knowledge she knows will lend itself to the business side of real estate.

Tracey has always been actively involved in the Ipswich community serving as a swim instructor in her teens and recently as a substitute teacher and school volunteer in the Winthrop and Doyon elementary schools, most often working with special needs students.  Currently, she serves as a Troop Leader for a Girl Scout troop in town.

After Tracey’s father passed away in 2009, she and her husband debated moving in to her parents’ house on Great Neck or building an addition on their current house to accommodate her handicapped mother.  Ultimately they went with the addition which met their family’s needs better.

Tracey has been working with Windhill since April of 2012 as a Personal Sales & Marketing Assistant. She has learned a lot in her time spent with us, absorbing like a sponge, the workings of a top-producing team. It’s no wonder she passed her real estate exam with flying colors and has decided to take the leap from Assistant to Advisor.   Tracey has tremendous support from all of us and she is committed to working tirelessly to build an excellent reputation as a Property Advisor.

Tracey can be reached at tberger@windhillrealty.com and direct at 978-500-0821. We have enjoyed watching Tracey grow in her assistant role and are very excited to see her continue with our team as an Advisor.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by our MLS partners. These entities neither guarantee nor are responsible for data accuracy. Data maintained by MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.