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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A Walk Around Philadelphia – Literally

Four artists decide to take a hike along all 102 miles of the Philadelphia city boundary. Getting there, they found out, was more than half the fun.

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Utley Puts All-Star Home on the Market

Phillie-turned-Dodger Chase Utley has decided it’s time to sell the Gladwyne home where Allen Iverson once lived.

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Getting Started Got A Bit Harder Here Since Last Year

Prices rose and inventory fell for both starter and midrange homes locally, according to Zillow data.

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King of Prussia Moves to Put the “Urban” in “Suburban”

The King of Prussia District retools itself for walkability.

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I. Goldberg Hopes To Stay But Is Prepared to Go

Owner Nana Goldberg continues to see if she can negotiate a new lease with the building’s owner.

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Why Philly Has Become a Millennial Magnet

The latest BHHS Fox & Roach HomExpert sales data contains a huge clue.

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First-Time Buyer? You’re In The Right Place

A Realtor.com survey ranks Philly No. 2 for first-time homebuyers. We’ll raise our PBR and Jim Beam to that.

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Temple Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Library

Construction began last fall, but the April 19 event served as a reminder that this building is a game-changer.

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Thrillist Names Wayne Philly’s Coolest Suburb

The folks at the advice site for Millennials took the advice of a local resident who they call Ramsey.

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The Circuit as Catalyst for Development

A new report features Philly’s regional bike-trail network as a development spark plug and resident magnet.

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An Early Start for Spruce Street Harbor Park

A presenting sponsor allows the pop-up summer sensation to open May 6.

reading terminal market, wine and liquor kiosks
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Knight Cities Challenge Names Four Philly Winners

The city had more winners in the challenge’s second year than any other city save Detroit.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City Extends Its Foreclosure Streak

The troubled seaside gambling mecca ranked tops in the nation for foreclosures in the first quarter of 2016.

"Dream Garden"
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Rumor Control: “Dream Garden” Fans Can Rest Easy

The redeveloper of The Curtis shoots down talk that the Tiffany mural will be removed.

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That House Out There: Party Like It’s 1969 in Bucks

That “Mad Men” vibe permeates this beautifully restored contemporary home in a wooded Newtown subdivision.