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: Updated Trinity in Hawthorne
The only things that are traditional about this trinity are its facade and the arrangement of its floors.
New Construction Condo in Francisville
A local developer makes lemonade out of lemons with a new building that channels its predecessor.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Raised Rancher on Lake Wallenpaupack
This old ranch house is young at heart, but part of it could stand some rejuvenation.
Just Listed: 1/8 of a New Shore House in Avalon
Buying a second house by the slice: What a concept!
Just Listed: Mediterranean Trinity in Rittenhouse Square
Not your typical trinity in any sense, inside or out.
Converted Iron Furnace in Elverson
You’ll have a blast living in this truly unique historic residence.
In the Poconos: Mountaintop Mansion in Effort
If you want suburban opulence in your Poconos home, this huge house is worth the effort.
A First Look at the Nearly Finished Arthaus
Even if you don’t plan to buy a condo here, let the Penthouse Premiere give you cool design ideas.
Just Listed: Refreshed Queen Anne in Bryn Mawr
A solidly built, diginfied house that has created fond memories over the years.
Will the Real Estate Boom Change Philly’s Status as a City of Homeowners?
Philly has a long, proud tradition as a city where home ownership is in reach for many. What happens if Philadelphians can’t afford homes here anymore?
Just Listed: Double Trinity in Hawthorne
Two trinities were combined into a spacious contemporary home 62 years ago.
Norman Estate with Entertainment Barn in Villanova
“Arborview” is the Main Line’s answer to the Bucks County party palace.
Doug Glanville Speaks His Mind on Baseball
The Penn grad and former Phillies centerfielder returns to his alma mater for a master class on writing.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Rustic Contemporary on Lake Wallenpaupack
It’s ready right now for lakeside enjoyment but would benefit from a little work.
Jersey Shore Rental Guide, Part 3: Ocean City to Cape May
From family-friendly Ocean City to tony Seven Mile Island to doo-wop Wildwood to historic Cape May, Cape May County’s shore towns offer something for everyone.