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

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.

Property

In Nicetown, A Green Building Celebration

YouthBuild students show off their LEED Platinum-eligible homes.

Property

First-Time Find: A Fiesta for the Eyes in East Falls

San Fran’s “painted ladies” have nothing on this place.

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Classic in Rittenhouse Square

This roomy trinity is a pure example of the form, save for that deck.

Restaurants

Yards Brewing Plans to Move Closer to Center City

Business

Yards Brewing Plans to Move Closer to Center City

The new brewery requires a variance to operate in the proposed SoNo building.

Property

Main Line Monday: A Contemporary Colonial in Haverford

A real beauty that’s just a bit off center (hall).

Property

Ryan Howard’s Home Sells This Time

A buyer looking to upsize bought the Blue Bell property for a little more than $2.5 million.

City Life

The Urban Village Makes a Comeback in Chestnut Hill

City living with trees and grass on the side.

Property

A Modern Queen Village Home With a Classical Accent

This time, Classical design stands out against a Modernist background.

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Property

First-Time Find: A Place to Park Yourself in Belmont Hills

You can live in style in a “Greenhouse” for under $200k.

Property

Best Places to Live? Start With Chesterbrook

Niche.com says it’s the eighth-best place to live in the country this year.

Margaret Esherick House
Property

An Honor for a Louis Kahn House

The Margaret Esherick House restoration wins a national award.

Property

That House Out There: Form Follows Function in Spring Garden

Everything about this home says “efficient” and “elegant.”