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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Might Trader Joe’s Be Coming to Queen Village?

Rumors of a store on Bainbridge Street are circulating.

Property

New Tradition in Whitman for $287.5K

This rehab brings past and present together in one neat package.

Property

A First Look at The New Aloft Hotel

A former bank is transformed into a lively place to stay.

Property

Old Yet Young in Wash West for $340K

Past and present mesh nicely in this expanded trinity.

Property

AKA U-City Levels Up

A first look at an elevated club experience.

Property

Nifty ’50s Home in Penn Valley for $750K

Stone and wood, inside and out, blend beautifully.

Property

Can Workforce Housing Really Happen?

“Workforce housing” is a hot topic in Philly.

Property

Big Plans to Revive Bala Avenue

The NoBA project aims to create a new community hub in Bala Cynwyd.

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Jenkintown

Three fine homes in a very walkable suburb.

Property

The 10 Most Affordable Homes in Rittenhouse Square

Nine condos and a trinity.

Property

A Colonial Classic in Society Hill for $2.5M

Meet the grande dame of the other Delancey Street.

Property

Living History in Oxford for $290K

A certified historic Victorian that’s totally up to date.

Property

The Bridge on Race, Ready for Its Closeup

Tenants are now moving in to the striking apartment tower.

Property

Double Feature in Queen Village for $465K

A case where two trinities are better than one.

Property

More Residences Coming to Fishtown Fringe

The Exceptional Foods facility will be redeveloped as multiple residences.