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5 Reasons to be Impressed by Dylan Condominiums in Old Town Alexandria

Posted by Andre Perez on January 25th, 2022

Dylan Condos at Potomac Yard in Old Town Alexandria

With condo sales slated for Spring 2021, Dylan has been described as a new vision for refined living at Old Town Alexandria’s Potomac Yard. As many already know, the historic location was once one of the nation’s busiest railyards, and has since been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use residential and shopping community. Potomac Yard sits at the edge of the Potomac River, and is also adjacent National Landing—the new home of Amazon’s HQ2. Developed by FORTIS after a purchase from Pulte Homes, Dylan’s twin six-story buildings offer handsome brick exteriors complemented by spacious and aesthetically pleasing interior design.

Lush Art-Inspired Surroundings

The new Dylan community celebrates…

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22 West, Designed to Meet Its Environment

Posted by Andre Perez on January 25th, 2022

22 West Was Uniquely Designed

Old cities can present certain dilemmas when it comes to new commercial or residential developments. This is particularly true in a place like Washington, DC where the unique design of the original roadways poses extra challenges. A case in point is 22 West with its luxurious condos for sale in the West End neighborhood, where a lot of land became available, but its shape and location was hindering redevelopment. 

Located at 1177 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

To understand more fully, you have to go back to Washington, DC's original planning by Pierre L’Enfant. In 1791, the Frenchman drew a map in which ceremonial spaces and wide radial avenues would converge with a more conventional grid of north/south and…

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Building of the Month, October 2020 | Turnberry Tower

Posted by Andre Perez on October 25th, 2020

Representing the pinnacle of luxury when it comes to upscale condos for sale is Turnberry Tower. Perched near the Potomac River in Arlington’s Rosslyn waterfront neighborhood, the 26-story glass and steel was designed by Robert Swerdroe, together with ACG Architects. It remains the tallest residential building in the Washington Metro region, and is known for its superb views of the river and the DC skyline on the other side. There’s also tons of amenities to enjoy, including a heated indoor swimming pool, 24/7 front desk and concierge service, a screening room with catering kitchen, valet service and more. The Rosslyn community has long been known as the Gateway to Arlington, due to its location on the banks of the Potomac. The Rosslyn Metro Station is…

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Building of the Month, August 2020: Pierce Condominium

Posted by Andre Perez on September 4th, 2020

Sales and open houses are underway at the Pierce condominium in Arlington. The 27-story luxury tower is still under construction, and is just one of three planned high-rise housing buildings in the ongoing Highlands development. The other two glass towers will be named Audrey and Evo. When completed in 2121, there will be approximately 884 residential units along with 40,000 square feet of retail space.

For now, one, two and three-bedroom units at Pierce are available for purchase, measuring between 1,266 to 2,403 square feet in size, with current prices ranging from the $900s up to nearly $3 million. There will be around 104 condos in the Pierce tower, with an anticipated delivery in Fall 2021. Interiors will feature wide-plank hickory hardwood…

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