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Close to Home: Janene Neely’s eclectic Del Ray cottage

By Kim Davis Alexandria is well known for its charming Old Town district, which began as a seaport on the Potomac River waterfront. Its preserved...

Close to Home: The Calverts’ Wolfe Street clapboard home dates to...

By Kim Davis Along the low, sheltered edge of the Potomac River, Alexandria grew from a simple river landing where planters delivered tobacco to a...

Close to Home: Captain’s Row home anchors upcoming tour

By Kim Turpin Davis The advent of spring brings a reawakening of warm sunny days and beautifully curated gardens bursting with nature’s beauty. It also...

Close to Home: At Home with the Conkeys

By Kim Turpin Davis South Lee Street is one of Old Town’s most admired and sought‑after streets, situated on a prominent ridge with sweeping views...

Close to Home: The new stewards of Foxhall

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com The Foxhall House in its nearly 200 years of existence has had possibly hundreds of tenants. Now, Margot and John...

Real Talk: Why fall might be the smartest season to sell

By Elizabeth Lucchesi When people think of the real estate “season,” they usually picture spring: tulips blooming, homes being pressure-washed and For Sale signs popping...