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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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City Life

SEPTA: Regional Rail Commute Getting a Bit Better

Additional trains relieve some of the pressure on the busiest Regional Rail lines.

Property

That House Out There: Woodsy Splendor Outside Pottstown

A striking Contemporary home brings the outdoors inside.

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City Life

SEPTA: Don’t Expect to See Silverliner Vs Back Before Labor Day

It’s highly unlikely the agency can make needed repairs itself.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule
City Life

SEPTA to Add 1,700 Regional Rail Seats on Monday

Borrowed trains should help to ease the morning-rush crush.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: Double the Pleasure in Perkasie

If the restored 1810 farmhouse isn’t impressive enough, wait till you see the barn.

City Life

Here’s Why SEPTA’s Regional Rail Trains Are Moving Reeeeally Slowly

It’s not because of the train defect. It’s because of the forecast.

Property

First-Time Find: A Cute Country House in Schwenksville

Love country living? Here’s where you can begin enjoying it.

Citified

The Regional Rail Fiasco Proves How Good SEPTA Really Is

No, seriously.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule
City Life

SEPTA: Expect Crowds on Regional Rail Tuesday

The agency will run some extra trains but advises riders to use alternatives.

City Life

How SEPTA Avoided Disaster

And how it will get you to work as best it can come Tuesday morning.

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City Life

UPDATE: Details on the Silverliner V Defect

Defective wheel assemblies led to the cars being removed from service.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: Recycling History in Landenberg

This eco-friendly converted pre-Civil War barn is truly unique.

Property

Homes for Sale Coming to King of Prussia

The Brownstones add condos to the Village at Valley Forge.

Business

Retail Forecast: Chestnut Street’s the Place to Be

Higher population, higher rents, and higher investor interest go hand in hand.

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: A Fabulous Federal in Society Hill

You can live like a President in this impressive Federal mansion.