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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Business

Valley Forge Bets on Sports as a Tourist Draw

Build a facility and they will come, with their parents in tow, backers say.

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Rydal

A totally ’80s home and two updated Cape Cods.

Property

Is the Center City Housing Boom Sustainable?

Yes – if, concludes a new Center City District report.

montage of houses in city and suburbs
Property

Buyers Broke Even Sooner In Philly Last Year

Buying beat renting five months earlier in 2016 than 2015, says Zillow.

Property

From Trash to Treasure

How “The Ugliest House in America” got turned into a showpiece.

Business

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.