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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Supersized Shore House in Dewey Beach

With room enough to sleep 20, you might consider going into the guest house business yourself.

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Apartment Profile: The Harper

In putting together this luxury apartment building, Pearl Properties thought of everything, then added a few extras for dramatic effect.

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Cottages in the Woods in Hatboro

A year-round retreat that’s dressed to grill – and so much more.

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Just Listed: Ultra-Modern Townhouse in Fishtown

About as far from cookie-cutter as you can get.

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Pennsylvania Bank House in Wayne

A Pennsylvania German tradition, preserved and updated for the way we live now.

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Nearly New Twin in Fishtown

Listed this summer, staged once. About to be relisted, staged again. Which do you prefer?

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The Rise of Dorm Life for Adults

Entrepreneurs are putting a fresh gloss on the old rooming house and calling it “co-living.” Here’s why that’s a smart move.

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Just Listed: Historic Former Boarding School in West Chester

Built as a boys’ school, this Federal-style house is now outfitted for gracious living.

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Moderne Duplex in Rydal

You’ll feel like you’re living deep in the woods here. So will your tenant if you choose to rent the guest house.

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Just Listed: Contemporary Rehab in East Kensington

A starter house that’s loaded with style and originality.

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Just Listed: The Montier Homestead in Glenside

A uniquely American house with a uniquely American history.

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Just Listed: Rebuilt Rowhouse in East Kensington

Old bones, young heart and soul, great location.

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Just Listed: Green Rowhouse in Fishtown

This eco-conscious, energy-efficient Eurostyle house comes with dessert too.

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The Laurel’s $25M Penthouse Sets a New Price Record

360-degree city views, 8,666 square feet, about 570 feet above Rittenhouse Square. Just $2,885 per square foot.

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Just Listed: “Living Architecture” in Elverson

A one-of-a-kind house that uses nature to its advantage.