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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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Just Listed in the Poconos: Contemporary Log Chalet in Greentown

One part Aspen, one part Teddy Roosevelt, all fabulous.

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An Award-Winning Architect’s Home in Wash West

Both the architect and this house got showered with awards. A look inside should tell you why.

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A Place Where Mom and Dad Will Live Like They’re On Vacation

When it comes to senior living, The 501 at Mattison Estate lets residents have it their way.

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Just Listed: Bauhaus House in Penn Valley

Like nothing else you’ve seen in this part of the Main Line.

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Down the Shore: Colonial Revival Mansion in Cape May

All the modern creature comforts of an elegant guest house, and they’re all yours and yours alone (except when you invite guests over).

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Lakefront Contemporary in Lake Ariel

Beamed ceilings for days, plenty of decks and lake views to die for.

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Down the Shore: New Dutch Colonial in Stone Harbor

Classic on the outside, modern on the inside, and fully loaded.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Mountaintop Rancher in Jim Thorpe

Want a room with a view? This comfortable house is full of them.

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Penthouse Condo on Rittenhouse Square

Built for an industrial baron, outfitted like an English manor, and great as is — but it could be even better.

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Living in West Chester: A Neighborhood Guide

The biggest college town in the region offers urbane delights and a relaxed pace of life.

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Full-Floor Penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton

“Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.” Well, it did this time.

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Rustic Manor in Pocono Pines

Built to handle a horde with ease and situated to please any golfer.

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Just Listed Down the Shore: Carriage House in Avalon

Its builder packed a lot of style and space onto its compact lot.

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With Avira, Schuylkill Yards Welcomes Its First Residents

Brandywine Realty Trust’s second “vertical neighborhood” builds on what the firm learned from its first one.

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Just Listed: Colonial Courtyard Trinity in Queen Village

A private retreat that’s newer than it looks. And it looks even newer on the inside.