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

Shore Bliss

An Avalon home is a perfect marriage of traditional architecture and relaxed contemporary design.

Property

You Really Don’t Want to Rent Here, Surveys Say

But relative to the Northeast, maybe you still do.

The Northeast Philly Nabisco building
Property

Nabisco Plant Sells for $10.2 Million

The sale to an out-of-state developer finally closed this week.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: American Gothic in Glenside

Grant Wood would approve of this family-friendly, updated classic.

Property

The Roosevelt Apartments, Remixed

The Rittenhouse icon gets the Post Brothers treatment.

City Life

Silverliner Vs to Return Starting Week of Aug. 21

Additional leased railcars will also augment Regional Rail service.

Property

Kanye West for IKEA? Don’t Hold Your Breath

The Swedish furniture giant passes on his offer to design a line of furniture.

Property

Yes, George Washington Really Slept Here

A Society Hill mansion with a history comes on the market.

Property

A First Look at the Mormon Temple

And the last, unless you sign up for a public tour before Sept. 9.

Property

7 Awesome Architectural Salvage Companies

Here’s where to find found objects for your home.

Property

Farmhouse Friday: A Fun Home in Aston

This nicely updated home will delight your inner child.

City Life

SEPTA Shows Off New Quiet Bus

The battery-powered electric buses enter service next year.

Citified

Petition: Keep the Broad Street Parking Ban Going

And most of the signers, organizers say, live close to South Broad.

Property

Coming Soon: A New, Greener American Street

The city asked neighbors for feedback about its future.

Property

First-Time Find: A Place to Grow in Swarthmore

This home will be ready for school when your kids are.