Sandy Smith

Home and Real Estate Editor

Sandy Smith is Philadelphia magazine’s Home and Real Estate editor. A Kansas City native, he has called Philly home for more than 35 years. He reports on houses for sale, condos for sale, apartments for rent, new construction, development and trends in the Greater Philadelphia real estate market.

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Colonial Pleasure Palace in Upper Makefield

One part colonial America, one part 21st century, all parts fun.

City Life

Governor Shapiro Throws SEPTA a $153 Million Life Preserver

The cavalry rode to SEPTA’s rescue today and pulled it back from the fiscal cliff.

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Rittenhouse Second Empire Mansion

The Cadwaladers loved it. So did the government of France.

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Property

Where to Live If You Love the Active Life

Get moving at the parks and recreational facilities in these communities.

Property

Living in Conshohocken: A Neighborhood Guide

The small borough has survived the transition from factory town to edge city with its character intact.

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City Life

What SEPTA’s Next GM Must Do to Avoid Doomsday

First, get money. Then, push for more change.

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Property

The UArts Property Sale: A Golden Opportunity for a Developer

Wouldn’t Dorrance Hamilton Hall make a fabulous condominium or apartment building?

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Property

Crebilly Farm in Chester County Spared From Development at Long Last

A two-month flash fundraising campaign raised the rest of the money needed to buy the farm.

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Property

How to Get Free Street Trees for Your House — and Why You Should

Trees help you keep cool, save money and fight climate change.

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City Life

30 Must-Visit Pennsylvania State Historical Markers

There are nearly 600 markers in Philadelphia and its collar counties. These should get you started on a historical deep dive.

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Property

Where to Live if You Love Living by the Water

From creeks to rivers to bays to the ocean, this region has what you want in waterside living. Here are 10 communities to check out.

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City Life

Real Haunted Houses in Philly

The ghosts of past residents still live in these houses.

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Property

Living in Malvern: A Neighborhood Guide

Small-town allure and urbane sophistication meet at the end of the Main Line.

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Property

Look Who Finally Sold the Vince Fumo Mansion: John Bolaris

The former state Senator finally gets to downsize.

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Property

Get Your Philly House Ready to Sell in 15 Steps

Your house will sell faster and you’ll get better offers if you follow these tips.