Alexandria
Former Alexandria social club that once entertained George Washington lists for $1M
With three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, this condo offers high-end finishes, original exposed brick, and a chef’s kitchen.
Tour Alexandria’s historic homes on September 23
The proceeds from the 76th annual event will go towards The Twig, Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Junior Auxiliary.
Alexandria hotel may be redeveloped with townhouses, arts facility
The hotel may also get a new facade and a new use as a multi-family residential tower.
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The best places to see the solar eclipse in the D.C. area
See where you can find the best viewing events and parties in and around Washington, D.C.
Alexandria industrial site redevelopment falls through
If all had gone according to plan, the project would have brought residential, commercial, and green space.
Alexandria non-profit proposes building affordable housing on Metro stations
Already, there are supporters, but whether or not the proposal will be accepted still remains to be seen.
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12 D.C. area parks either planned or under renovation
These public spaces are getting bigger, better, and more green.
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10 top hotels and resorts to visit within driving distance to Washington, D.C.
Each highly rated and definitely worth a visit.
Is Wegmans coming to Alexandria?
Still no confirmation, but it looks like one developer may be hoping for the grocer.
Since 2000, Alexandria has lost 90 percent of its affordable housing
There are now fewer than 2,000 affordable apartments.
For $972K, nab a Charles Goodman-designed home in Alexandria's Hollin Hills
There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms inside as well as a renovated kitchen that opens up to a rear deck.
Alexandria’s shuttered power plant to be razed for retail, green space, art
The property may also eventually house up to 2.1 million square feet of development with 20 to 50 percent of uses not tailored for residential space.
Renovated Alexandria home named finalist in HGTV contest
Located at 119 Prince Street, this renovated, open-concept home boasts a gourmet kitchen, built-ins, and fenced-in rear patio.
The Historic Lafayette House Can Be Yours for $5.85M
If you’d like a chance to own a part of history, this is it.
Beautiful Alexandria Home Lures You in at $1.85M
With four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and lush outdoor space, this house shows how a neutral palette can also have personality.
The D.C. area’s 5 most profitable counties for flipping homes
From Prince George’s County to the City of Manassas.
This $1.85M Alexandria single-family home comes with 11 skylights
There’s a lot to get excited for when it comes to this Alexandria, Virginia, single-family home.
Now you can tour Alexandria’s Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home virtually
The National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled a virtual tour of the Pope-Leighey House on their website, created through geographic mapping company Esri.
Historic Alexandria home boasts quirky wallpaper designs, $1.3M price
For $1,395,000, homebuyers have the chance to own one of Alexandria, Virginia’s first homes, constructed in 1840.
4 Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in the D.C. area
See where to find them, what to expect, and why you should totally get excited.
Vacant Alexandria office building to be converted into residential, retail space
For most of its nearly 50 years of existence, the Alexandria, Virginia, building has been leased by the General Services Administration.
Old Town Alexandria to get new waterfront park
In Old Town Alexandria, there are plans for a brand new 1.4-acre park, called Fitzgerald Square.
The top five places where D.C. residents move to when they leave
When it comes to Washington, D.C., people come and go, but when they leave, where do they venture to exactly?
Old Town Alexandria office building to become boutique hotel
This currently unnamed hotel will be located at 115 S. Union Street.
10 pioneering African-American architects in the nation's capital
These are the African-American architects who have made contributions to their communities through both large-scale and smaller-scale projects.
5 pretty (and pretty weird) elevators in homes for sale in the D.C. area
Elevators. Not everyone really needs them, but you know what? Everyone wants them.
5 charming carriage houses for sale in the D.C. area
Once for horses, now renovated and ready for homebuyers.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Alexandria home plans celebratory events
In preparation for his 150th birthday, one of his single-family houses plans on hosting a number of celebratory events during the month of June.
Three Charles Goodman-designed homes for sale in the D.C. area
See three beautiful single-family homes designed by Goodman, all up for grabs for under $750,000.
Under-utilized Potomac Yard park to get major upgrades
A park owned by both Arlington County and the City of Alexandria is planned to get some major upgrades.
Planned Alexandria condo building scraps ‘uncomfortable’ glass box
At 1604-1614 King Street, the new plan is to restore 1614 King Street and construct a maximum of 50 condos.
Gutted, renovated Old Town Alexandria home with carriage house wants $3.5M
Constructed in 1842 and gutted in 1995, this Alexandria single-family home has undergone multiple renovations. It’s thanks to designer David H. Mitchell, architect Thomas Manion, and builder Harry Braswell that the home has become so attractive.
Remodeled Charles Goodman-designed home in Alexandria lists for $735K
The mastermind behind the original National Airport outside of D.C. and the Hollin Hills neighborhood in Alexandria also designed this Midcentury Modern home. Charles Goodman constructed the residence in 1957, and since then, it has been expanded.
This $1M Alexandria home comes with an updated kitchen, playhouse
For $1,125,000, this Alexandria, Virginia home is up for grabs with an eat-in kitchen, three fireplaces, and a screened-in back porch. The kitchen comes with custom, green cabinetry as well as stainless steel appliances.
Alexandria’s Landmark Mall to close later this month
Alexandria’s Landmark Mall will become a 750,000-square-foot, open-air mixed-use development. The new mall will feature multi-family components as well as retail, dining, and entertainment. There will also be a 10-screen theater.
The best D.C. area neighborhoods for renting in 2017
If you’re looking for affordable rents in the D.C. area, a region known for being one of the most expensive in the nation, you’ve come to the right place. Curbed reached Zillow to learn about which areas are a renter’s paradise in terms of prices.
For $745K, live by the Potomac River in this Old Town Alexandria condo
In the Torpedo Factory condominiums, this Old Town Alexandria listing has landed on the market. In the development, this townhouse-style home comes with amenities like walk-in closets, wood-burning fireplaces, and patios.
Where to find the D.C. Metro region’s highest rents
Compared to last year, rents in the nation’s capital have risen by 4 percent. According to a new report by Apartment List, one-bedroom rentals in Washington, D.C. now cost a median $2,220 per month, while two-bedrooms are now asking $3,050 per month.
Three D.C. area projects earn 2016 Great American Living Awards
The Great American Living Awards (GALA) program has recognized innovative and well-designed projects in the D.C. Metro area for over 50 years now. This year, one of the firms that took top honors was international award-winning KTGY Architecture.