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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A Year-Round Summer House in Margate

This picture-perfect Shore house blends traditional style and modern comfort.

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Will High-Rise Independent Living Communities be the Next Big Thing in Philly?

Philly’s wealthy boomers want to grow old where they live. Can upscale high-rise independent living communities be the answer?

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Upgraded Upscale Trinity in Rittenhouse Square

It has twice the room of a Rittenhouse starter condo, for starters.

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Light-Filled Neotraditional Rowhouse in Graduate Hospital

A standard design with above-average execution.

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The 5 Most Expensive Apartments for Rent in Philly

Five fancy, fantastic residences, including a historic one in our office building.

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“Hidden Haven” on Springton Lake Near Media

It’s like getting two homes in one because it is two homes in one.

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A Minimalist English Gothic Revival Manor in Bryn Mawr

No dark timber here, except in the attic. Instead, everything’s light (grey) inside.

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Cool Design Ideas for Your Outdoor Man Cave – and Woman Cave

Some clever building tricks and design ideas from a Chester County custom builder.

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Stable Genius in East Kensington for $420K

Ordinary by this builder’s standards, extraordinary by everyone else’s.

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An Early Start for The Laurel

Strong condo sales prompt a six-month speedup of the project.

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A First Look at Lincoln Square

Amenities abound in the new residential/retail complex.

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A New Traditionalist in Fitler Square for $725K

This charming old trinity rocks it like it’s 2018.

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5 Cool Country Homes for Rent in Bucks

Yes, you can rent one of those stunning barn conversions.

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A Farmhouse Retreat in Plymouth Meeting for $1.295M

This classic farmhouse is a cook’s delight.

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Old Bones, New Soul in Wash West for $2.495M

This striking modern home comes wrapped in a handsome 19th-century package.