Unlisted: Local real estate, community politics, and the stories shaping life in Greater Newburyport and the North Shore

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Unlisted is your inside look at the real estate, development, and local politics shaping Greater Newburyport and the North Shore. Hosted by Rachel Person and Dolores Person, this weekly show breaks down the headlines everyone in town is talking about—from new housing proposals and zoning changes to school funding debates, mayoral races, market trends, and neighborhood controversies. Whether you’re a longtime homeowner, a first-time buyer trying to navigate a competitive market, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s happening in your community, Unlisted gives you clear, honest, and accessible conversations about the issues that impact where we live. We dig into the facts, translate the legalese, and explain how local decisions ripple through the housing market, home values, and the future of our towns. Our goal is simple: give you the information you deserve so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the place you call home. Unlisted — because everything that shapes your community never really makes the listing.

Episodes

  1. Sep 8

    WTF Is a Car Condo? (And Why Is North Hampton Fighting It?) | Unlisted Ep 11

    Car condos. Twenty-five of them, individually owned, going up in North Hampton, NH. People are furious. We break down what's actually being proposed there, plus four more projects shaking up the North Shore right now: 60 rental apartments landing on an already-brutal intersection in Middleton, a 12-unit for-sale condo project going in next to a farm in Newburyport, a downtown bed & breakfast pitch the Historic Commission is not here for, and 26 new homes replacing Knapp's Greenhouse in West Newbury. State subsidies, stormwater fights, historic district design rules, and whether any of this actually solves the housing problem or just moves it somewhere else. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:49 Welcome back + summer catch-up 2:25 Middleton Corner: 60 rental apartments at Rt 62/114 9:43 Parker Pointe: 5 Parker St, Newburyport 15:36 9 Center Street: proposed bed & breakfast downtown 25:15 The Poppies: Knapp's Greenhouse site, West Newbury 31:29 Betty's Kitchen: car condos in North Hampton, NH UNLISTED is hosted by Rachel Person Candelora and Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group at William Raveis Real Estate, covering local real estate and development across Newburyport, Essex County, the North Shore, and Southern NH. Know a project we should dig into next? Send it our way.

  2. Jul 23

    Newburyport's $3M Homes?! What the Data Actually Shows | Unlisted Ep 10

    ine homes are listed above $3 million in Newburyport right now — and zero have sold at that price all year. (Two are listed above $5 million, with the same result: no takers.) So why does everyone suddenly think their house is worth eight figures? We break down the real median sale price, what's actually closing, and why new construction is skewing every homeowner's expectations. Also this episode: are 15-minute cities a conspiracy or just old-town urban planning with a rebrand? Portsmouth's two new workforce housing projects. Why the "drought means don't build" argument doesn't hold up against the data. And Massachusetts' rent control ballot initiative — why even pro-housing advocates aren't sold on it.

  3. Jun 24

    Data Centers Are Coming For Us + Marblehead's Viral Zoning Moment | Unlisted Ep. 9

    Welcome back to Unlisted Episode 9—your go-to source for what's actually happening across Haverhill, Lynn, Newburyport, Amesbury, and the North Shore real estate and development scene. We dig into a $160 million mixed-use redevelopment reshaping downtown Haverhill, the growing fight over MBTA Communities Act compliance—and the Marblehead town meeting moment that went viral with nearly a million views. We also cover a model affordable senior housing project in Lynn, Newburyport's ongoing battle against mansionization, and the data center boom that's drawing fierce opposition from New Hampshire to Lowell. In this episode: • District Square Haverhill: $160M, 396 apartments, 24K sq ft of retail, and why nearby rents are hitting $5K/month • The MBTA Communities Act two years in—and how Marblehead and West Newbury are technically complying without building anything • David from Marblehead: the viral town meeting moment with 900K views and what he said at the State House • Solomon House in Lynn: 150 units, 100% affordable, on the former Union Hospital site—integrated with health care on campus • Newburyport's mansionization workshops and why density, not restrictions, may be the only real answer • The Nottingham, NH data center: 15,000 signatures, 300 residents, and an applicant who withdrew before the vote • The Lowell data center no one agreed to—and AI's environmental cost If you care about North Shore housing affordability, local zoning, real estate market trends, and the development projects shaping your community, this episode breaks it all down. Should towns be allowed to technically comply with the MBTA Communities Act by zoning parcels that will never be built on—or is that just bad faith? Let us know. Hosted by Rachel & Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group, William Raveis Real Estate. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personpersongrp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelperson_realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personpersongrp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelperson_realtor Website: https://www.personpersongrp.com Contact: Rachel Person-Candelora | rachel.person@raveis.com | 978-873-6358 Dolores Person | dolores.person@raveis.com | 978-660-0967

  4. Jun 5

    Rats Over Rentals? The Fight Over Peabody’s Vacant Hospital Site | Unlisted Ep 8

    A vacant former hospital. Rumored rodent issues. A proposed 133-unit housing development. And a neighborhood pushing back. In Episode 8 of Unlisted, Rachel and Dolores break down the controversy surrounding the former J.B. Thomas Hospital site at 15 King Street in Peabody. The vacant property has become the center of a larger debate about housing, traffic, neighborhood concerns, and what should realistically happen when a long-neglected property is finally proposed for redevelopment. They also discuss the growing controversy around pocket listings and brokerage-exclusive “coming soon” listings. Do private listings actually help sellers—or do they mainly benefit the real estate companies keeping both sides of the transaction in-house? Plus: • Salem’s adaptive reuse and affordable housing projects • A potential second Salem commuter rail stop • How economic uncertainty is affecting mortgage rates and the spring housing market • Why buyer demand remains strong across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire • Newburyport water complaints involving discoloration, odor, geosmin, and manganese Would you rather see the former hospital redeveloped into housing—or do you think there is a better realistic use for the site? Hosted by Rachel and Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group at William Raveis Real Estate. Unlisted covers the real estate, housing, development, and local stories shaping Newburyport, Amesbury, Salem, Peabody, the North Shore, and the Seacoast—the ones you won’t find on the MLS.

    Rats Over Rentals? The Fight Over Peabody’s Vacant Hospital Site | Unlisted Ep 8

  5. May 6

    Newburyport’s Proposed Housing Fix (And Why It Won’t Work) | Unlisted Episode 7

    ewburyport is proposing new zoning changes to address housing—but will they actually make things worse? In Episode 7 of Unlisted, we break down the latest proposals around demolition delays, zoning changes, and development across Newburyport, Amesbury, and the Seacoast. We also look at how these policies impact affordability, buyers, and the future of housing on the North Shore. In this episode, we cover: Newburyport demolition delay and zoning proposals The teardown vs. starter home debate A real-world example of how regulations can push buyers out of the market New Hampshire’s “missing middle” housing approach The Amesbury Elementary School redevelopment RFP Amesbury Point marina controversy and proposed restaurant Local business updates and community conversation If you’re interested in real estate, housing policy, zoning changes, and development trends in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, this episode gives you a clear, practical breakdown of what’s happening right now. ⏱️ Timestamps (Podbean) 00:00 Intro 00:30 Local Business Drama (M Cacao?) 02:05 Newburyport Teardowns Problem 03:50 Demolition Delay Proposal Explained 05:10 FAR + Lot Coverage Changes 06:00 Height Restrictions + ZBA Discretion 07:00 Do These Policies Help Affordability? 11:00 Zoning Reform vs Restrictions 16:40 New Hampshire Zoning Changes (Hampton) 20:10 Amesbury Elementary School Redevelopment 25:20 Amesbury Point Marina Controversy 29:30 Community Impact Discussion 30:10 NH Multifamily Law Breakdown 33:50 Final Thoughts 34:00 Closing + Local Nostalgia 🔍 Podcast Tags (Podbean) real estate, housing market, zoning, housing affordability, newburyport, amesbury ma, north shore ma, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate, development, urban planning, housing policy, real estate podcast, local news, community development

    Newburyport’s Proposed Housing Fix (And Why It Won’t Work) | Unlisted Episode 7

  6. Apr 22

    Unlisted Ep. 6: Salem, Amesbury & Rowley Development Updates + Real Estate Tax Changes

    In this episode of Unlisted, we break down some of the latest development and housing stories across the North Shore, including a major new rental proposal in Salem, a controversial project off Kimball Road in Amesbury, a mixed-use infill project on Oakland Street, and a new senior housing development in Rowley. We also get into a few tax topics that could matter for buyers, homeowners, and families, including gifting money for a child’s down payment, updated rules around Airbnb depreciation, and changes to SALT deductions. In this episode: Forest River Residences in Salem Kimball Road controversy in Amesbury Carriage Hill Lofts / Oakland Street project Windward Crossing senior housing in Rowley Gift funds for home purchases Airbnb tax deduction changes SALT deduction updates Unlisted is your local real estate, development, and housing news show focused on the North Shore and the issues shaping our communities.

    Unlisted Ep. 6: Salem, Amesbury & Rowley Development Updates + Real Estate Tax Changes

  7. Apr 3

    Unlisted Ep. 5: Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers + the Real 40B Housing Debate

    In Episode 5 of Unlisted, we break down several local housing and development stories shaping communities across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. We talk about the proposed 238 Lafayette Road project in Salisbury, housing development in Groveland, changes in Danvers around Liberty Tree Mall, and the bigger debate around Chapter 40B, affordability, density, and what these projects actually mean for local residents. If you care about local real estate, zoning, development, and housing policy in places like Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers, Newburyport, and Amesbury, this episode gives you a grounded, local perspective without the usual spin. In this episode: Salisbury’s proposed 238 Lafayette Road project Studio apartments and workforce housing Groveland housing development Garrison Village and affordability Danvers and Liberty Tree Mall area changes Chapter 40B explained in plain English AMI, Safe Harbor, and why these debates get so heated

    Unlisted Ep. 5: Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers + the Real 40B Housing Debate

  8. Feb 10

    Unlisted Ep. 4 | How Newburyport Changed: Local Perspective on Housing, Gentrification & Community

    Newburyport, Massachusetts didn’t always look like it does today. In this episode of Unlisted, local real estate experts Rachel Person Candelora and Dolores Person share a candid, personal conversation about how Newburyport has changed over the last 40+ years — from a working-class coastal town with struggling storefronts to one of the North Shore’s most in-demand real estate markets. We break down: What downtown Newburyport was really like in the 70s, 80s, and 90s When housing prices and demand started to rise How the commuter rail, condo conversions, and the dot-com boom reshaped the city Why historic homes survived in Newburyport when other towns demolished theirs How COVID and remote work accelerated migration to the North Shore The real impact of gentrification and housing affordability on longtime residents Whether today’s Newburyport is “better,” “worse,” or simply more complicated This episode is for anyone thinking about moving to Newburyport, buying real estate on the North Shore, or trying to understand how small coastal towns change over time. It’s also for locals who’ve watched their hometown evolve and want language for what they’re feeling. 🎧 Part of Unlisted — a hyperlocal podcast about real estate, development, zoning, housing policy, and how North Shore communities are changing. 📍 Recorded in Newburyport, MA 🏡 Hosted by Rachel Person Candelora & Dolores Person

    Unlisted Ep. 4 | How Newburyport Changed: Local Perspective on Housing, Gentrification & Community

  9. Jan 28

    Unlisted Ep 3: Housing, Heat Pumps, and Hard Truths — What’s Really Driving Development on the North Shore & Seacoast

    In this episode of Unlisted, we break down the development stories everyone is arguing about — and separate real constraints from convenient excuses. We dig into luxury condo proposals in Newburyport and ask the uncomfortable question: does the market actually support $2–3 million condos when even single-family sales rarely hit that level? We unpack infill development like the proposed subdivision at 18 Highland Ave, and zoom out to larger regional fights — from the Kmart site redevelopment and lingering questions around legacy businesses, to controversial mall redevelopments like Fox Run in New Hampshire. We also tackle the policy arguments dominating local meetings right now: Do heat pump mandates help today’s buyers — or make affordability worse? And how much density can communities absorb before infrastructure, traffic, and quality of life start to crack? This episode isn’t pro-development or anti-development — it’s pro-reality. If you live, work, or buy property on the North Shore or Seacoast, this is the context behind the headli

    Unlisted Ep 3: Housing, Heat Pumps, and Hard Truths — What’s Really Driving Development on the North Shore & Seacoast

  10. 11/10/2025

    Episode 2: Local Battles, Big Decisions — Tax Overrides, Elections & Major Essex County Projects

    In Episode 2 of Unlisted, we break down the most talked-about issues across Greater Newburyport and Essex County—from the Amesbury tax override to the escalating debate around the Shetland Park project in Salem. We also cover key local elections, major development proposals, lawsuits, and the political decisions that influence housing, affordability, and community growth. This week’s stories include: – Amesbury Tax Override – “The Yes/No School” at 92 Main Street, Salisbury – Newburyport Mayoral Race – Riverbend Project, Bradford – The Amesbury Golden Triangle – “Dirty Deeds” – Essex Pastures / Bruni Project, Ipswich – Wenham MBTA Lawsuit – Essex OSRD Subdivision – Salem Shetland Park Project – Tax withholding requirements for out-of-state sellers Hosted by Rachel & Dolores Person, a mother-daughter real estate team helping clients navigate the housing, political, and market forces that shape life in Greater Newburyport.

    Episode 2: Local Battles, Big Decisions — Tax Overrides, Elections & Major Essex County Projects

  11. 11/10/2025

    Episode 1: The Biggest Development Projects Reshaping Newburyport & the North Shore

    Episode 1 of Unlisted breaks down the biggest development projects reshaping Newburyport, Amesbury, Salisbury, West Newbury, and Merrimac. We cover major residential and commercial proposals, what they mean for housing, traffic, and local businesses, and how these changes could impact the region’s future. Hosted by Rachel and Dolores Person.

    Episode 1: The Biggest Development Projects Reshaping Newburyport & the North Shore
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Unlisted is your inside look at the real estate, development, and local politics shaping Greater Newburyport and the North Shore. Hosted by Rachel Person and Dolores Person, this weekly show breaks down the headlines everyone in town is talking about—from new housing proposals and zoning changes to school funding debates, mayoral races, market trends, and neighborhood controversies. Whether you’re a longtime homeowner, a first-time buyer trying to navigate a competitive market, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s happening in your community, Unlisted gives you clear, honest, and accessible conversations about the issues that impact where we live. We dig into the facts, translate the legalese, and explain how local decisions ripple through the housing market, home values, and the future of our towns. Our goal is simple: give you the information you deserve so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the place you call home. Unlisted — because everything that shapes your community never really makes the listing.

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