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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Hilltop Estate in Malvern

On a clear day, you can see all the way to Valley Forge Park.

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5 Fabulous Rentals for Philly’s Fabulously Wealthy

Leaving the maintenance chores to someone else is the ultimate luxury.

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Just Listed: Expanded House in the Woods in Andorra

Old and new blend together masterfully in this home for creative spirits.

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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.

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On the Market (Again): Rock Rose Estate in Radnor

Built for entertaining on a grand scale, this historic mansion is a fundraiser’s dream.

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Just Listed: Modern Rowhouse in Roxborough

A true standout on its block whose builder decided to hide it.

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Power Home Remodeling Builds an Addition to Its Home

This is a home improvement company? Yep. It just doesn’t look like one.

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Distinctive Victorian in West Mt. Airy

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Uber for House Hunting and Other Start-ups Changing the Philly Real Estate Game

Tech is turning buyers into the agents themselves.

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Last Call for Our Top Real Estate Agents Survey

Are you a top producer? We want to know. You have until Friday to tell us.

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Renovated Classic in West Chester

A modern take on traditional style in a classic American small town.

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New Pennsylvania Farmhouse in Chestnut Hill

A very urbane and contemporary take on a classic style.

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Refreshed Rowhouse in Graduate Hospital

Elegant and dignified with a touch of cool and a dash of the woods.

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Just Listed: “Fifty Shades of Grey” in Maple Glen

This dignified Colonial has a wild side.

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The Most Expensive House for Sale in the Region

At least until its price drops again.