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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Just Listed: Trinity-esque Condo in Wash West
This “trinity” meets the letter of the law but violates its spirit — fabulously.
Contemporary Manor Outside Quakertown
Newly renovated and nicely situated, this fresh, stylish house looks much younger than 83.
In the Poconos: Mountaintop Modern in Milanville
“Modern living within nature” doesn’t get more elevated than this.
On the Market: Renewed Organic Farm and Farmhouse in Ottsville
Elegant, built for entertaining, and awfully close to self-sustaining.
Just Listed: Full-Floor Duplex Condo in Rittenhouse Square
Paris in front, Stockholm in back.
A Historic Philly Library Gets a Makeover
The Athenaeum’s home looks a lot like its old self, but it’s now all ready for the 21st century.
Why Are Philly Brands Flocking to the Suburbs?
Changes in work and living patterns have prompted brands long associated with the city to set up shop on the Main Line.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Modern Center-Hall Colonial in East Stroudsburg
Modern style and amenities dressed in traditional garb.
Just (Re)Listed: Extended Alley Trinity in Society Hill
More evidence of the value of good staging.
Just Listed in the Poconos: New Contemporary Craftsman in Lake Naomi
A brand-new house from an outstanding Poconos builder channels the turn of the 20th century — just a little bit.
Colonial Farmhouse in Berwyn
Comfortable, built to last, and outfitted to save you money.
End-Unit Trinity in Queen Village
Staging makes the difference. Or so the listing agent hopes.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Large Cottage in Honesdale
Comfortable, charming, quirky, and very affordably priced, right next to the center of town.
Updated Beaux-Arts Condo on Rittenhouse Square
Turn-of-the-20th-century style meets modern sensibility.
Expanded Trinity in Fishtown
A recently updated expanded trinity that you won’t outgrow soon.