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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

Just Listed at the Shore: Triple Play in Loveladies

You could rent this house for your vacation. Or you could buy it and become a landlord. Or you could replace it with something bigger and more modern.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Lakeside Contemporary in Milford

It has everything you want in a lakeside getaway. Including a boat.

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Just Listed: Updated Trinityesque House in East Passyunk Crossing

When is a trinity not a trinity? When it’s built like this one is.

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Property

On the Market: Mid-Century Modern Estate Outside New Hope

Amidst the Colonials and converted barns, this house definitely stands out.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Norman-Inspired Chalet in Mount Bethel

It’s nestled in the woods but would look right at home in the ’burbs.

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Just Listed: Rebuilt Victorian in Doylestown

Modern comfort and amenities, classic style, and room to entertain a crowd.

Property

Apartment Construction Is Booming. How Will That Change Philly?

For more than a century, the city’s fundamental building block has been the rowhome. That may soon change.

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Just Listed: Updated Courtyard Trinity in Wash West

Classic and modern at the same time, and located in one of Center City’s nicest gated trinity communities.

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Property

Luxury Apartment/Hotel Combo Begins Leasing in East Falls

The Driftway is the first luxury apartment building with hotel-style service and amenities in the Northwest Philly neighborhood.

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Property

Just Listed at the Shore: Beach Block Victorian Twin Condo in Cape May

Still a traditional Cape May Victorian, but one that got done over in modern Shore style.

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Property

Bi-Level Penthouse Condo in Rittenhouse Square

High ceilings and large windows let the gorgeous sunsets fill this luxurious condo.

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Property

Just Listed in the Poconos: Lakeside Rustic Contemporary in Lake Ariel

It has everything you want in a lakeside second home — including the furniture.

Life & Style

The Best Pennsylvania Road Trips to Take From Philly

Scenic vistas, nostalgic roadside­ stops and epic adventures — break out of Philly and see everything the Keystone State has to offer.

Life & Style

PA Road Trip: The River Road, From Bristol to Easton

You may know this iconic route as the way to New Hope — but with loads of history, natural landmarks, and even a chance to fete your inner child, there’s much more to discover.

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Property

Just Listed at the Shore: Brand-New Dunetop House in Avalon

This house will top all the others in Avalon when it’s completed — in every way imaginable.