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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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The 10 Most Affordable Homes in East Passyunk

A collection of South Philly classics, some of them updated.

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A Modern Drag Show in Bryn Mawr for $2.875M

A contemporary take on tradition, in center-hall-Colonial dress.

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Staubach Calls CRE Bowl for the Pats

JLL’s annual real-estate-market prediction picks the winner 70% of the time. Not this time, says JLL’s local office.

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What $500K Will Buy You in Collegeville

Something old (a real showstopper), something new (plenty of that).

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The 10 Most Expensive Homes in Wash West

Like the neighborhood, they’re an eclectic bunch.

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Ready for Summer in Avalon for $8.9M

Gables to days, a view to die for, and nothing left out.

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A Call for a Truce in the Amazon HQ2 Bidding War

Richard Florida’s petition calls the competition counterproductive.

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How Eric Blumenfeld Will Spend That $56 Million

A revived Met will perform multiple functions.

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Fresh in Fishtown for $253K

Renovated and ready for a young family, with some nice extra touches.

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Awesome Airbnb Rentals for Super Bowl Sunday

Want to borrow a home for your own Super Bowl party? Try these.

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Contemporary Charm in Wash West for $300K

Location, style, price and even size – this trinity has it all.

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The 10 Most Affordable Homes in Chestnut Hill

All reasonably priced in per-square-foot terms.

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A New Classic in Bryn Mawr for $765K

All the latest creature comforts in a super-convenient location.

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Analysts Say Pittsburgh Can Better House Amazon HQ2 Workers

Two real estate sites put it in the top three for housing.

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Westrum Takes The Wraps Off Luxor II

At last, a cure for Norristown’s biggest headache.