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      The Truth About Zillow Estimates on the North Shore,William Phipps

      The Truth About Zillow Estimates on the North Shore In 1897, Mark Twain wrote to a newspaper that had prematurely reported his death. "The reports of my death," he said, "are greatly exaggerated." He would have made an excellent real estate analyst. Zillow's Zestimate is not wrong in the way that a

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      Living in Newburyport MA - What Nobody Tells You Before You Move Here,William Phipps

      Living in Newburyport MA - What Nobody Tells You Before You Move Here There is a particular kind of person who moves to Newburyport. They have usually done their research. They know about the Federal architecture, the waterfront, the restaurants on Inn Street. They have probably driven through on a

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    • Newburyport Preservation vs Development: Why Historic Homes Matter More Than Ever

      Newburyport Preservation vs Development: Why Historic Homes Matter More Than Ever,William Phipps

      Published in The Townie, April 14, 2026 Some conversations matter more than others. This one does. This week I wrote a piece for The Townie - Newburyport's independent opinion publication - on one of the most important planning debates currently facing the city. Whether to extend the demolition dela

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