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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Has Philly Real Estate Peaked?
Analyzing the trends with real estate whiz Kevin Gillen.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Millennial Couple Found an Urban Starter Home of Their Own
Christopher Jayne and Christopher Barr were looking to spend $300,000 or less.
House Hunting in Philly: How These Suburban Empty Nesters Downsized in Style
Bill and Jennifer Ware found their perfect lower-maintenance house.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Young Family Landed on Their New South Philly Rowhouse
Jonathan and Jennifer Moody wanted a space for their growing family.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Family Found a Roomy Home in the City
Bernard Greene and Rita Johnson-Greene wanted a space big enough for four.
Modern Colonial in Wayne
An American classic with a contemporary twist that you can dress up – and dress down.
Modern Rowhouse with Roof Deck in Northern Liberties
No cookie cutters were used in the construction of this distinctive rowhouse.
Active Lifestyle Resort in Huntingdon Valley
Not your typical center-hall Colonial.
Compact Condo in the Sky on Penn Square
Luxury living for less, relatively speaking.
Hilltop Estate in Malvern
On a clear day, you can see all the way to Valley Forge Park.
5 Fabulous Rentals for Philly’s Fabulously Wealthy
Leaving the maintenance chores to someone else is the ultimate luxury.
Just Listed: Expanded House in the Woods in Andorra
Old and new blend together masterfully in this home for creative spirits.
One of City’s Oldest Houses Seeks Historic Home Collector
It’s being pitched as an investment property, but you can live in it if you want to.
On the Market (Again): Rock Rose Estate in Radnor
Built for entertaining on a grand scale, this historic mansion is a fundraiser’s dream.