Dylan Condominiums located in the heart of Potomac Yard! Just a 5-minute walk to the new Potomac Yard Metro and one stop to Reagan National Airport. A 5-minute Uber to Amazon HQ2. Easy access to D.C., Del Ray and Old Town.

This new luxury condominium offers a central location, sleek contemporary floor plans, exceptional amenities and impressive concierge service. Amenities include an on-site fitness center and yoga room, along with a luxurious sixth floor club room featuring a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, multiple seating areas and a beautiful outdoor dining terrace with a grilling station. Included in the price for all residences will be underground garage parking, pet washing stations, bicycle storage, Amazon Hub lockers, a “makerspace” workshop, work-at-home business center conference room, and Butterfly Concierge system.


The “Dogs of Del Ray” mural is just the latest story that has put this beloved Alexandria neighborhood in the news the past few years. The Dairy Godmother landed in the spotlight summer of 2009 when President Obama dropped by. Just a few years later, The Sushi Bar was mentioned on the Today Show for being an adult sushi bar (no children under 18) opening in a neighborhood known for being kid-friendly.

Of course, national news is not what has made Del Ray one of the most desirable places to live in the area. Del Ray has an incredibly strong and warm sense of community. On any given day, take a stroll down Mount Vernon Avenue (the main street), and you will find dogs being walked, kids in strollers and neighbors talking with one another. The Saturday farmers market (every Saturday year-round at 203 E. Oxford) is a great place to test out the community vibe.


Question: How do I make sure our next move isn’t too stressful for our dog?

Answer: We’re in the Dog Days of Summer. Even in this heat, a dog’s love is never wavering. Mine have certainly made my life whole and have made my home a happy (albeit 80% chaotic) place! I moved earlier this year, and it’s taken quite a bit of time for my dogs to adjust.


Rare opportunity to own a home on one acre in Alexandria. The mid-century modern home with seven bedrooms and six and a half baths overlooks the acreage and is the perfect retreat. With over 9,000 sq. ft. of interior space, there is room for everything one could want in an estate.

The open floor plan highlights a beautiful combination of brick, stone and glass accents throughout, which perfectly complements the solid wood plank floors. On the main level, you’ll find a large chef’s kitchen with a hidden walk-in pantry, two islands and a breakfast room that walks out to a screened porch. The star of the show is a great room with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, wood accents and a brick floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Outside there is an infinity pool that plays a visual trick on the eyes as water cascades over the side.


Question: How do I get a house ready to sell when I live out of town?

Answer: Funny you should ask… I have had the opportunity to help five sellers in the past year in this very same situation. One couple had been renting their home for over 10 years — they live in Canada. The second rented his townhouse for about 15 years — he lives 1.5 hours away. I am working on three more now. One is an estate with the executor living in South Carolina. Another is a large single-family home, and the owners have already moved to their farm in Tennessee. And one will close this week with the sellers signing remotely from California.


Walking into a clean home is one of the best feelings. No toys to step over, no pet hair tumbleweeds to dodge, no countertops begging to be wiped down.

But these days, many of us are running low on time and energy. That’s why it’s worth calling in reinforcements.


View More Stories