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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New Construction Townhouse in Logan Square

This brand-new, fully loaded townhouse channels the time when its architectural style was itself brand new.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Contemporary Chalet in Pocono Lake

This house in a gated community loaded with amenities has a couple of special amenities of its own.

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Just Listed: Rustic Contemporary Rancher in New Hope

Totally modern, totally old-school, totally comfortable — and totally furnished.

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Split-Level Condo in Francisville

Talk about a smart condo: Unique layout, flexible space, high-tech controls and wiring, convenient location.

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Adaptable Trinity in Northern Liberties

This updated trinity makes a perfect first home.

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You Can Dine Out at the Supermarket at the New Giant

Giant’s new Riverwalk store features a “gathering place” designed to make you linger.

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In the Poconos: Cedar Contemporary in Hemlock Farms

A unique layout and cedar siding makes this stand out from all those other Poconos contemporary houses.

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Just Listed: “Builder’s Special” in Hockessin

So it’s a McMansion. It’s so loaded with goodies that you won’t care what critics may think of it.

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Just Listed: The Ritz-Carlton Residences’ $12 Million Penthouse

Think of this as the Club Med vacation of luxury condos: Everything’s included in the purchase price.

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Just Listed: Alley Trinity in Queen Village

Why do some people call Philly the most European of American cities? Here’s the answer.

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On the Market: Renovated Foursquare in Mt. Airy

A firefigther learns the real estate game with a gorgeous renovation that he’s selling himself.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Modern Log House in Canadensis

Modern creature comforts and rustic charm mix it up in this spacious house in the woods, well away from it all.

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Just Listed: Custom Designer Townhouse in Fishtown

A top-to-bottom rebuild makes this home look like a million bucks. Guess what it’s selling for.

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Just Listed: Contemporary Traditional House in Bryn Mawr

A spacious contemporary house that even a true-blue traditionalist could love.

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Just Listed: Courtyard Trinity in Queen Village

Privacy, security, peace and quiet, all attractively situated and attractively priced.