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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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Trout Fishing in Pottstown for $1.275M

This cabin-in-the-woods-on-steroids is an angler’s paradise.

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Old City Seasoning in Feasterville for $389K

Suburban living with an urban accent.

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Who’s (Un)Building Philly: Greg Trainor

The salvage shop he runs refurbishes more than old homes.

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Guess What’s Inside in Upper Roxborough for $565K

It looks great on the outside. You’ll have to wait to see the rest.

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On the Market: An Empress in East Falls for $529K

This home rules gracefully over Queen Lane.

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The 10 Most Expensive Homes in East Passyunk

Nothing generic about these, no siree. (Well, almost nothing.)

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Great Room in Bryn Mawr for $500K

This modest 1950 Colonial has a brand-new custom home inside it.

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Could Philly’s Skyline Have Timber in Its Future?

Wooden beams as strong as steel are making new kinds of buildings possible.

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Stone Lovely in Chestnut Hill for $750K

A perfect blend of features, style and location.

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Chesterbrook (Almost) The Best Place to Live In the Country (Again)

Once again, it’s runner-up to Carmel, Ind.

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The Master’s Touch in Elkins Park for $607.5K

This Horace Trumbauer classic prefigures modern floor plans.

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5 Classic Garden Apartment Complexes

The best combine city convenience with suburban greenery.

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Grace and Greenery in Bryn Mawr for $400K

This spacious condo-in-a-garden has everything you need.

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The 10 Most Affordable Homes in Francisville

Recently built condos dominate the list.

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Cue the Violins in Rittenhouse Square for $1.95M

A sad song with a happy ending, at least for you.