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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On the Market in the Poconos: Contemporary Compound in Tafton

This truly unique property is designed to accommodate a horde in high style.

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On the Market: Postmodern Colonial in Chadds Ford

This house speaks the traditional Colonial language fluently, but with an accent.

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On the Market: New Construction Townhouse in Fitler Square

This brand-new house lacks nothing. Especially not decks and balconies.

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Just Listed: Expanded Trinity in Wash West

This not-so-tiny house puts a sideways spin on the traditional trinity.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Lakefront Modern on Lake Wallenpaupack

Spacious, stylish, luxurious and right on the lake, with bathrooms to die for.

Property

The Philly Suburbs Are Bigger Than Ever — Literally

What does it mean to be from here? And what does “here” even mean?

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9 Suburban Towns Pushing the Boundaries of the Philadelphia Region

As the suburbs grow, these communities have gone from far-flung to next-door — and are worth checking out.

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Just Listed: Trinity-esque Condo in Wash West

This “trinity” meets the letter of the law but violates its spirit — fabulously.

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Contemporary Manor Outside Quakertown

Newly renovated and nicely situated, this fresh, stylish house looks much younger than 83.

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In the Poconos: Mountaintop Modern in Milanville

“Modern living within nature” doesn’t get more elevated than this.

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On the Market: Renewed Organic Farm and Farmhouse in Ottsville

Elegant, built for entertaining, and awfully close to self-sustaining.

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Just Listed: Full-Floor Duplex Condo in Rittenhouse Square

Paris in front, Stockholm in back.

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A Historic Philly Library Gets a Makeover

The Athenaeum’s home looks a lot like its old self, but it’s now all ready for the 21st century.

City Life

Why Are Philly Brands Flocking to the Suburbs? 

Changes in work and living patterns have prompted brands long associated with the city to set up shop on the Main Line.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Modern Center-Hall Colonial in East Stroudsburg

Modern style and amenities dressed in traditional garb.