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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Living in Doylestown: A Neighborhood Guide

A crossroads since the 1700s, the Bucks County seat still draws travelers from all over.

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On the Auction Block: Historic Waterside Mansion in Beverly

Your chance to live in the past will be going, going, gone on December 12th.

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On the Market: Federal-Style Townhouse in Rittenhouse Square

19th-century elegance meets 21st-century creature comforts.

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What Will Become of Philly’s Vacant Office Space?

Many workers still haven’t returned to their downtown offices. How we fill those high-rises will affect Center City forever.

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Just Listed: Mid-Century Split-Level in Cherry Hill

It fits in with its neighbors, but it has a little something extra.

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The Quincy Fills “The Hole in the Donut” With a Touch of Pink

All new, nicely outfitted and funkier than your typical new apartment building.

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On the Market: Expanded Trinity in Queen Village

Built in the 1830s, this extra-large trinity got a Colonial makeover in keeping with its heritage.

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Just Listed: Expanded Updated Contemporary in Bryn Mawr

This spacious, sprawling modern house comes with extra space in back thanks to a neighbor.

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Just Listed: An Architect’s Norman Home in Plymouth Meeting

The 1930s and the 1960s meet inside the home Arthur Brockie designed for himself.

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On the Market: Classic Trinity in Wash West

A great starter home in a great location — just add some TLC and it’s perfect.

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Just Listed: Turn-of-the-20th-Century Carriage House in Germantown

Once a famous sculptor’s studio, now a one-of-a-kind residence with personality.

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Open This Saturday: Modern Co-op in Logan Square

Up-to-date, bright, sunny and convenient. And you will get to meet your neighbors even before the sale closes.

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Open This Saturday: Bi-Level Penthouse in Rittenhouse Square

A totally modern knockout in a Classical Revival shell.

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Local Realtors Throw Doors Open to 70+ Houses This Saturday

Whether you’re buying or just looking, “Open House Philly” will have something that pleases you.

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Just Listed: Renewed Workingman’s Rowhouse in East Passyunk

Extra-wide, extra-deep, extra-stylish — and it has three bedrooms.