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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Just Listed at the Shore: Beachside Manor in Ventnor
All the style of a classic Shore house and all the amenities of a luxurious guest house.
French Chateau Near New Hope
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in the details.
English Gothic Revival Manor in Gladwyne
Built in the 20th century, transformed in the 21st in order to take it back to the 17th.
In the Poconos: Renovated Contemporary in East Stroudsburg
This contemporary house is almost as tall as the trees that surround it.
Just Listed: Renovated Extended Trinity in Washington Square West
Nestled near the end of one of the most intimate of Wash West’s “little streets” is this polished gem of a house, recently redone by an owner who respects its 19th-century bones.
Equestrian Farm in Malvern
A modern house with historic charm and plenty of room for your family and your horses.
The Best Long Weekend Trips to Take From Philly in 2024
Our calendar of quick trips from Philly ensures you’re off to somewhere new every month this year.
Expanded Trinity in Northern Liberties
Twice the size of a typical trinity on a lot that’s twice as deep.
Bi-Level Penthouse Condo in Rittenhouse Square
On a clear day you can see forever from this spacious condo.
The Top 5 Real Estate Stories of 2023
A continuing arena fight, the house sales slump slows, an apartment glut and more.
Double-Unit Condo on Rittenhouse Square
A masterwork from award-winning architects uses its location to its fullest.
Spanish Revival Trinity in Rittenhouse Square
Roomy and stylish, this house is a real find. Isn’t there someone out there ready to find it?
New Construction Neotraditional in Andorra
Right at the edge of the city, this house feels like it’s in the country thanks to its surroundings.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Country Club Contemporary in Tobyhanna
A duffer’s delight that’s filled with light in a first-rate resort community.
Your Last-Minute Guide to Picking up a Host Gift in Philly for That Holiday Party Tonight
Our go-to Philly shops for when you were just invited to a party — or you dropped the ball and forgot, and now the party is tonight.