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.
A Moderne Classic in Rittenhouse for $1.099M
Three eras mesh nicely in this handsome townhome.
A Cut Above in Point Breeze for $450K
This standard new home stands out because the builder splurged on the details.
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.
What the Median 2-Bedroom Rent Will Get You in King of Prussia
Anything from a modest cottage to a luxury high-rise apartment.
Grounds for Enjoyment in Devon for $920K
A home that’s as lovely on the outside as on the inside.
Better Homes and Gardens in Pipersville for $1.6M
A real designer show house with designer gardens to go along with it.
New Reclaimed Homes in Francisville from $375K
Four new condos infused with the soul of the homes they replaced.
Horseplay on a Grand Scale in Berwyn for $4.495M
Big family? Love horses? Love to entertain? This place has you covered.
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.
Who’s Building Philly: Jeremy Avellino
The architect hopes to get us ready for a carbon-free future.
Authenticity in Elkins Park for $775K
A 1900 Colonial Revival home keeps the faith.
Time Travel in Laverock for $749K
The 18th century beckons to you in this elegant 20th-century mansion.
On the Market: A Well-Tempered Home in Spruce Hill for $775K
Frozen music in the form of a sunny composition.
Living in Bella Vista: A Neighborhood Guide
You don’t have to be Italian to live here.