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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The 5 Communities with the Biggest Apartments for Rent

In these suburbs, you get more apartment bang for your rental buck.

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On the Market: Norman Manor Outside New Hope

Sometimes, they really do build ’em like they used to.

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In the Poconos: Lakefront Lodge in White Heron Lake

A rustic retreat that offers totally modern creature comforts in a year-round resort community.

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Arbor Hill Goes on the Auction Block

Dennis Alter’s Rafael Viñoly-designed mansion will finally find its buyer on Oct. 22nd.

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Historic Barn and Modern House in Rose Valley

The barn at Todmorden Farm provides the history. The house you will live in offers the modern stuff.

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Just Listed: Historic Colonial House in Mt. Airy

Love living in history? Here’s your golden opportunity.

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Renovated Delancey Place Townhouse in Rittenhouse

A true, and truly elegant, 19th-century original with 21st-century amenities.

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Eco-Friendly Renovated Townhouse in Hawthorne

The soul of the past, remixed for the future.

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We’ve Entered a Historic Seller’s Market. Now Agents Just Need Houses to Sell.

The median length of time from “Just Listed” to “Sold” has shrunk to two weeks, the lowest it’s been in recent memory.

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In the Poconos: Contemporary Resort House in Hemlock Farms

Looking for a place to take a year-round vacation? Look no further.

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On the Market: 1797 Farmhouse in Cinnaminson

Life on the suburban frontier, 21st-century style.

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Just Listed: Converted Church in East Falls

A modern sanctuary lives within this historic chapel across from McMichael Park.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Contemporary Compound in East Stroudsburg

This woodsy home that resembles a classic schoolhouse echoes its surroundings very well.

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Just Listed: Victorian Manor in Germantown

Just married? Why not give yourselves this gorgeous wedding present? Its creator built it as one in 1886.

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Just Listed: Nearly New Delancey Street Townhouse in Rittenhouse Square

1855 on the outside, 1940 on the inside, built in 2015.