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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Apartment Profile: Sixteen Hundred Lofts

Brand-new loft apartments in a former factory building that’s been rebuilt to suit you.

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New Construction Condo in South Kensington

Nice features and distinctive style at an affordable price.

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A First Look at ROOST East Market

A hotel that feels like an apartment house because it’s part of an apartment house.

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Ardrossan Spinoff in Villanova

The Albermarle estate has been relisted.

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Renovated Craftsman in West Mt. Airy

Stately on the outside, striking on the inside, this totally rebuilt house gives you everything you need to live large.

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Living in Fairmount: A Neighborhood Guide

From park to prison, a neighborhood full of interesting sights.

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Historic Community Hub in Solebury

This handsome Victorian was once the very heart of town.

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Just Listed: Midcentury Modern Trinity in Wash West

Tucked inside a classic 1829 facade, this house makes very efficient use of space.

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Oceanside Cottage in Stone Harbor

A storybook cottage with astonishing views and a sale price to match.

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Survey: Philly Has 3 of “10 Hottest Affordable Neighborhoods” in the Nation

East Mt. Airy took second-place honors nationwide.

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Trinity Designed for Entertaining in Queen Village

It actually has a dining room!

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Elegant Federal Townhouse on Washington Square

Still as refined as it was when it was built in 1809.

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Big Barn-ish House in Langenberg

A Sixties rancher, a new contemporary and a converted barn all rolled into one.

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What You Can Rent in Doylestown Right Now

Oodles of charm, a healthy serving of history, a soupçon of sophistication and a fully accessible rancher.

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Ultra-Modern Rehab in East Mt. Airy

Center City sophistication in Northwest Philly Airlite territory.