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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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Property

Paint It Blue, Collect Some Green

Novel research finds blue rooms boost home values by as much as $5,400.

Property

Modern Luxury in NoLibs for $1.199M

Everything about this secluded four-story townhouse is top of the line.

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Haverford

For starters, three very attractive homes.

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Party Palace in Newtown for $7.9M

This home was built for entertaining on a grand scale.

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A Standout in East Kensington for $585K

Not just unique, this home’s an original.

Business

Beury Building Seeks Commercial Tenants

A chance to get in on the ground floor of the revival of a North Philly landmark.

Property

Live/Work in Bryn Mawr for $269.9K

Do it all in the middle of town – and send your kids to school in Radnor on the cheap.

Property

A Second Battle of Brandywine in Chester County

And Toll Brothers finds itself in the thick of the fight.

Property

A Private Oasis in Society Hill for $369.9K

A hidden gem and getaway from city bustle.

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New Form Spells Out Impacts of Developments

Both builders and communities will benefit, its creator says.

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What $500K Will Buy You in Wyncote

You don’t have to have new money to afford these updated classics.

Property

Workforce Housing Comes to East Poplar

Lower margins and cheap land enabled these homes to sell for under $230K.

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A Reborn Classic in Rittenhouse for $3.69M

One foot in “The Age of Innocence,” the other in the 21st century.

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Laura Blau Rebuilds Her Dream House

Spending a little on passive house technology now will yield huge savings later.

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Homes Got More Affordable Here This Quarter

Or less affordable, depending on your time horizon.