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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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Farewell, Knit Wit. See You Again Soon!

Its Chestnut Street store is closing, but it’s only temporary.

Property

Luxe Loft in NoLibs for $639.9K

Big, bold and beautiful, this industrial-chic classic is a rare gem.

Property

More Apartments for Ardmore?

A historical review panel sends a modest proposal back to the drawing board.

Property

Who’s Building Philly: David Perlman

The developer takes pride in delivering value for upscale clients.

Property

Jewelers Row Decision Put Off Again

The Historical Commission decided not to decide one more time.

Property

Owner of Comcast Condos Revealed!

It’s none other than Comcast’s CEO.

Property

Nirvana in Devon for $8M

A huge Georgian Revival home has a modern spirit and a comfortable feel.

Property

A Mixed Review for Toll Tower from CDR

The panel described the Jewelers Row tower as having a split personality.

Aerial view of Pier 35 1/2, looking towards Center City
Property

Trump Site Ready to Become Townhomes

The textbook definition of a “shovel ready” project.

City Life

SEPTA Opens Up on MFL Cracks

60 cars are sidelined, but there are enough spares to run regular service.

Property

Wayne Manor Gets Agent – And Haircut

The owner turns to the pros this time and cuts the price again.

City Life

Cracks Cause MFL Commute Stress

About 40 cars are being sidelined. Buses will fill in.

City Life

Food and Open Space as Community Bridge-Builders

Common themes among this year’s Knight Cities Challenge finalists.

Property

Global Living’s New Story

Or: How a bunch of agents raised $6k to build a home in less than an hour.

Property

New Comcast Tower Contains Condos

The three units were quietly inserted on the building’s 45th floor.