Philadelphia Magazine

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

The Case for Raising the Roof on Philly Rowhouses

City dwellers are building up rather than moving out.

Things to Do

At the UniverSoul Circus, the Audience Is Part of the Show

The most fun you’ll ever have in one ring.

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Property

The 10 Most Affordable Homes in Wash West

Make that “10 most affordable dorm rooms.”

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Lansdale

Three similar yet different homes, one of which you can rent to own.

Property

Pleasure Palace in Buckingham for $2.88M

Pick your pleasure – whatever it is, you can enjoy it here.

Property

A Step Up in Point Breeze for $349.5K

Actually, make that one flight up.

Property

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

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

Property

NoLibs Named Philly’s Capital of Cool

Or rather, the 18th Hottest Neighborhood in America.

Property

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.

Property

Developer, Architect Agree Things Are Looking Up

A changing skyline reflects changes in attitude.

Property

More Light in Villanova for $875K

This supersized Cape Cod has plenty of room for everything.

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Bryn Mawr

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

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Property

This Broker Will Pay You to Sell Your Home in Chesco

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

Property

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.