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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Property

Main Line Monday: Over-the-Top Opulence in Haverford

And here we thought brick Colonials were modest homes.

Business

2017 Philly RE Forecast: Continued Bullish

Local experts say this market’s growth potential is underrated.

Property

Homes Got More Affordable in Philly Last Quarter

Don’t spend all the $7 you’ll save each month in one place.

City Life

4 Takeaways on the Revenge of the ‘Burbs

Tomorrow’s suburbs will look more like their city cousins, says Eric Goldstein.

Property

The Rent Is Too Damn High for 53% of Area Residents

Philadelphia ranks 25th among cost-burdened metros.

Property

Thos. Moser Moves Back to the City

From Wayne to Walnut Street, continuing a Pennsylvania love affair.

Property

Main Line Monday: A Modern Masterpiece in Strafford

California style, Pennsylvania setting.

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: A Modern Palace on Kater Street

Live like royalty in this Kater Court townhome off the Avenue of the Arts.

One Drexel Plaza and Drexel Square
Business

U-City Named Nation’s Top Tech Submarket

Strong demand for space drives rent growth, says CBRE.

Property

First-Time Find: A New, Bold Home in Point Breeze for $265K

An all-new home that’s been here 100 years.

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Lots of Sun in Queen Village

Lots of windows, lots of outdoor space – and the stairs are in their own extension.

Business

A Polish Community Landmark Is Up for Lease

The former Polish Army Veterans hall has been well preserved.

SEPTA commuters in long lines at Suburban
City Life

7 Takeaways From the SEPTA Strike

A look at the strike’s winners and losers, and what’s likely to follow.

Buses, subways and trolleys will roll again starting this morning
City Life

SEPTA Strike Ends

A new five-year contract agreement was announced at 5:15 a.m.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: A Stone Gorgeous Find in Newtown Square

Original charm and lots of space to live the country life.