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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The Cambria Gives Its Regards to Broad Street

Built and owned by Philadelphians, this hotel channels the street on which it sits.

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A Moderne Classic in Rittenhouse for $1.099M

Three eras mesh nicely in this handsome townhome.

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A Cut Above in Point Breeze for $450K

This standard new home stands out because the builder splurged on the details.

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Rare Bird Sighting in Mt. Airy for $2.25M

It will likely be another 20 years before you get a chance at this place again.

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What the Median 2-Bedroom Rent Will Get You in King of Prussia

Anything from a modest cottage to a luxury high-rise apartment.

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Grounds for Enjoyment in Devon for $920K

A home that’s as lovely on the outside as on the inside.

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Better Homes and Gardens in Pipersville for $1.6M

A real designer show house with designer gardens to go along with it.

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New Reclaimed Homes in Francisville from $375K

Four new condos infused with the soul of the homes they replaced.

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Horseplay on a Grand Scale in Berwyn for $4.495M

Big family? Love horses? Love to entertain? This place has you covered.

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What the Median Two-Bedroom Rent Gets You in Lansdale

Some very nice apartments on the outskirts and a dynamite one right on Main Street.

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Who’s Building Philly: Jeremy Avellino

The architect hopes to get us ready for a carbon-free future.

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Authenticity in Elkins Park for $775K

A 1900 Colonial Revival home keeps the faith.

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Time Travel in Laverock for $749K

The 18th century beckons to you in this elegant 20th-century mansion.

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On the Market: A Well-Tempered Home in Spruce Hill for $775K

Frozen music in the form of a sunny composition.

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Living in Bella Vista: A Neighborhood Guide

You don’t have to be Italian to live here.