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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 Modern Architect’s House in Northern Liberties

Built for his own family, Shimi Zakim’s first solo project is now ready to house yours.

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How Tawan Davis is Turning Tenants into Homeowners

How to spread the wealth: Buy houses. Fix them up. Rent them out. Sell them to the tenants. Rinse and repeat.

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Rebuilt Riverside Redoubt in Stockton

A 1950s hideout got transformed into an elevated living experience seven years ago.

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Just Listed: Historically Sensitive Rebuild in Rittenhouse Square

A quality makeover whose attention to detail has already drawn an offer — but you could still make it yours.

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Updated Expanded Trinity in Society Hill

Ho-hum on the outside, simple yet fine on the inside.

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At the Shore: Bayside Contemporary Traditional Outside Longport

Everything you want in a Shore house. Including its own beach.

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In the Poconos: Tudor Revival Chateau in Lackawaxen

Built in 2009 but imported from the past.

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On the Market: Penthouse Condo Steps from City Hall

A modern classic in a landmark building in the heart of Center City.

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Renovated Courtyard Trinity in Queen Village

This compact gem got refreshed since it last changed hands.

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In the Poconos: Mid-Century Modern Mountainside House in Buck Hill Falls

A rare find in one of the oldest resort communities in the Poconos.

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Just Listed at the Shore: New Condo in Former North Wildwood Motel

Cheaper than staying in a motel, and you get a kitchenette as well.

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On the Market: Historic Queen Anne in Riverton

Take yourself back in time to 1884 without leaving 2023.

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Just Listed: Riverside Contemporary in Eagleville

You won’t have to spend hours driving to this year-round vacation home.

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Historic Tavern Outside Quakertown

Want to write the next chapter in this inn’s 273-year history? It’s all ready for you to write it.

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Just Listed: Contemporary Extended Trinity in Wash West

This big little trinity puts its best face backward.