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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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A Pioneer’s Spanish Fantasy in Belmont Village for $175K

Prolific “builder of homes” John McClatchy produced this charmer in 1927.

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NoLibs Named Philly’s Capital of Cool

Or rather, the 18th Hottest Neighborhood in America.

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That Euro Feel in East Falls for $199.9K

Get off the R6 and enter a Mediterranean hill town with this trinity.

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City Life

The Case Against KOP Rail

It’s moved well beyond the opponents’ backyards.

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Developer, Architect Agree Things Are Looking Up

A changing skyline reflects changes in attitude.

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More Light in Villanova for $875K

This supersized Cape Cod has plenty of room for everything.

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What $500K Will Buy You in Bryn Mawr

Three homes, three different styles, one price (give or take $900).

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This Broker Will Pay You to Sell Your Home in Chesco

Houwzer gives its new neighbors in West Chester a welcoming present.

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Room at the Inn Near Media for $1.435M

Meet new people and treat them to classic elegance in this historic B&B – or make it your own private retreat.

City Life

Work Officially Begins on Schuylkill Yards

The mega-development begins with a new public square.

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Like New in Doylestown for $285K

This home’s already been test-driven, so you save a chunk of change.

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The 10 Most Affordable Homes in Old City

Lots of lofts with exposed brick. One’s a real bargain until you tack on the condo fee.

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Park Place in Graduate Hospital for $379K

This contemporary style showcase comes with a nice perk: Its own private park.

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Phoenixville Engages Its Westside

Westside Apartments and Shopping introduces its neighbors.

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The Real Reason Behind the Push for KOP Rail

Hint: Who’s heading the coalition supporting the project?