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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City Life

ThinkFest Preview: Eric Goldstein on the Urban(e) Suburb

Edge cities are reshaping themselves to appeal more to Millennials.

Property

Hard Hat Tour: Van Pelt Mews

A backgrounder on Cecil Baker’s latest townhouse project.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: Staying Faithful in Malvern

A spectacular renovation and expansion remains true to this home’s roots.

Property

Upsala Is Up For Sale

One of the sites of the Battle of Germantown is available for a good steward.

Property

Design Home Comes Back to the City

This year’s edition is a luxurious modern showcase.

Property

First-Time Find: Vintage Charm in Roxborough

A duplex that’s traditionally up to date.

Property

Stephen Burks: From “Man Made” to Mass Production

“Bringing the hand to industry” is the designer’s goal.

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Little Luxury in Rittenhouse

This little gem has features usually not found in a trinity.

Property

Main Line Monday: No Heavy Lifting in Wayne

High style, low maintenance: The HOA does the yard work for you.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: A Link to the Founder in North Wales

William Penn once owned this land. The house is historic too.

Property

First-Time Find: Room for Your Brood in Wyncote

A family-sized home that’s totally up to date and priced right.

Property

DesignPhiladelphia Goes “Home” This Year

And like yours, it’s been remodeled.

Property

Main Line Monday: An Owner Dares You in Wynnewood

“Make me move.” Okay.

Business

What Jobs Would Make You Move to Philly?

Healthcare and social services offer loads of opportunity, a new survey says.

Property

Jawdropper: Modern History in Old City

A historic survivor gets a respectful contemporary makeover.