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Inside The Lowell Condos: McLean’s Newest Luxury Community

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In the heart of downtown McLean, Virginia, a new benchmark in luxury condominium living has emerged. The Lowell, a boutique collection of just 44 luxury residences, redefines elegance and modern comfort in one of Northern Virginia’s most sought-after zip codes.

A Prestigious McLean Address

Nestled at 6718 Lowell Avenue, The Lowell offers an unparalleled walkable lifestyle in downtown McLean. Residents are just steps away from neighborhood favorites such as StarNut Bistro, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, The Organic Butcher of McLean, and Peter Chang McLean, among others. Within minutes, you’ll find yourself at Tysons Corner’s luxury shopping destinations or connecting effortlessly to Washington, D.C. via the nearby Silver Line Metro or major commuter routes including the 495 Capital Beltway and GW Parkway.

What further elevates this location is McLean’s ongoing revitalization plan for its downtown core. The area is undergoing a thoughtful transformation that emphasizes walkability, architectural charm, vibrant public spaces, and a more connected community feel. The Lowell is one of the first new luxury residential developments to be completed as part of this long-term vision, making it a cornerstone of what’s to come. Buying here now means becoming part of a growing, reimagined urban village with lasting appeal and long-term value.

💡 A rare opportunity:
Downtown McLean has extremely limited land available for  residential development, making newly built luxury condos like these an exceptional rarity. With the community fully built-out and zoning restrictions in place, opportunities to own in this central McLean enclave are few and far between.

 

Thoughtfully Designed Sophisticated Residences

The Lowell Condos Kitchen Design

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Every condo at The Lowell is a masterclass in design, featuring modern floor plans ranging from 2-Bed | 2-Baths to 3-Bed| 2.5 Baths units with approximately 1,497 to 2,245 square feet. Whether you’re seeking a two-bedroom layout or a larger three-bedroom home, each residence is crafted to offer spacious, livable luxury with outdoor space.

Interior Features Include:

  • Wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout

  • Recessed lighting for a clean, contemporary feel

  • Gourmet kitchens with top-of-the-line Miele appliances

  • Custon cabinetry and detailed millwork

  • Expansive spa-style bathrooms featuring soaking tubs and frameless glass showers

  • Expansive spa-grade bathrooms with soaking tubs (select homes only)

  • Primary baths with heated flooring

  • Polished brass designer fixtures

  • Generously sized balconies and patio spaces (select units only) offering peaceful views of McLean

These residences are designed not just to impress, but to provide a serene and timeless backdrop to everyday living.

 

Boutique Amenities, Elevated Living

The Lowell Condos Club House

Despite its boutique size, The Lowell offers a suite of upscale amenities that rival much larger buildings—delivering both privacy and luxury:

  • Concierge services, ensuring a seamless day-to-day living experience

  • Elegant clubroom and resident lounge for entertaining or unwinding

  • Garage parking with EV charging capability for modern convenience

  • A fully equipped fitness studio

  • On-floor residential storage to maximize in-unit space

  • Landscaped outdoor patio with lounge furniture and a gas-fired grill, perfect for gathering with neighbors or enjoying quiet evenings

  • A public art exhibit curated in partnership with the McLean Project for the Arts, reflecting the area’s commitment to culture and creativity

Designed for the Discerning Buyer

The Lowell McLean Condos main foyer
The Lowell McLean Condos Lobby

The Lowell appeals to those who value privacy, luxury, and location. Whether you’re an empty nester seeking a sophisticated downsize, a professional desiring a maintenance-free lifestyle, or an investor looking for prime real estate in a high-demand area, The Lowell offers timeless value.

Availability & Pricing

Residences at The Lowell are limited in number, reinforcing the building’s boutique appeal. With luxury features and a central location, these condos represent a rare opportunity in McLean’s residential market. Pricing typically starts in the low $1M range, depending on unit size, floor level, and floor plan.

 

Thoughtfully Designed by Industry Leaders

The Lowell is the result of a collaboration between some of the most respected names in architecture and design. The building was designed by Lessard Design, a nationally recognized firm known for its award-winning residential and mixed-use projects. Interior spaces were curated by J. Banks Design Group, blending timeless sophistication with contemporary comfort. The project was developed by Winthrop Development, a McLean-based firm with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-end residential communities. Together, these partners have created a truly elevated living experience in the heart of downtown McLean.

Experience The Lowell

If you’re seeking refined living in a walkable McLean location—without compromising on quality, style, or convenience—The Lowell may be the perfect fit. To learn more about available floor plans, current pricing, or to schedule a private tour, contact me today.

Let The Lowell welcome you home—with elegance, exclusivity, and everyday ease.

 

Currently Available The Lowell McLean Condos for Sale:

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Is Your Real Estate Agent Using Latest State-of-the-Art Technologies to Sell Your Home Fast?

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If not, you may need to find someone who is

Much of your potential success when selling your home quickly and for the most money lies is in the hands of your real estate agent. And your agent’s success largely depends upon the marketing tactics they use to promote your house and attract potential buyers. So, how can you evaluate if their strategy for marketing your home is sound, effective, and more advanced than what everyone else is doing?

You can look at their years of experience, testimonials, or the number of homes they’ve sold in the past as an indicator of the potential value they offer to you as your home’s listing agent. Or you can evaluate the way today’s home buyers are searching for their next homes and see how your potential new agent measures up.

Times are changing…

Just because a marketing strategy worked a decade ago, doesn’t mean it is going to work today. Evaluating your potential agent on years of experience alone may cause you to overlook the fact that marketing has gone digital, and your next buyer is just a click away.

According to National Association of Realtors latest Buyers Profile report, over 95 percent of contemporary home buyers use the Internet to search for homes – not signs in the front yard, classified ads, local magazines, an agent’s physical office, or TV ads.

Just look at the graph below! It shows the influence of the Internet on Home Search Process from 1995 to 2016.

Need more prove? The table below demonstrates that only 3% of home buyers are using TV and 16% are using print advertisement as sources used during their home search.

How would your real estate agent showcase your home online, since that’s exactly where your target buyers will be looking for their next home? By hiring an agent that is well versed in the demands of digitally savvy consumers, you’ll reach an audience that you wouldn’t with a traditional agent, and you’ll sell your home faster.

Posting the listing with MLS is only the beginning

If you question your potential real estate agent about listing your home online, and he or she responds that the MLS should cover all online marketing, it may be time to rethink your choice in agent.

Every agent will list your property on the MLS, from where your listing will be pushed to such websites as Realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow, but that is far from enough to take advantage of the huge opportunities that exist online today.

Real estate agents that have their fingers on the pulse of the fast-moving real estate market, in addition to using traditional marketing tools such as: installing front yard sign, printing flyers and holding Open Houses, will incorporate many or all of the more advanced methods of marketing, to include:

• Creating a separate website to market your property.
• Developing a Facebook and/or Twitter ad campaign strategy.
• Sharing professional property photos on Pinterest and Instagram.
• Uploading home tour to YouTube.
• Reaching out to international buyers.
• Promoting your property on Adwerx.
• Showcasing your home in the best light through fusion photography, 3D home video tours, aerial photography and other cutting-edge technologies.

Unique Value through Digital Advertising

Think about how real estate agents have advertised your property in the past. It usually meant a classified ad in the local newspaper or a spread in one of the real estate publications. The problem with this approach is that your agent’s marketing dollars would be quickly depleted by exposing ads to an audience that may or may not be interested in your property.

Facebook Advertising

Digital channels, such as Facebook, have given technologically savvy agents more options than ever to sell your home fast. Using specifically targeted Facebook ads, real estate agents can not only target your area, but they can reach a pool of home buyers who are actively searching to buy a home just like yours, at the specific price point, at the specific proximity to their office, and so on and so on.

The level of targeting digital marketing focused agents can reach with Facebook ads is almost eerie! Can your agent offer that?

Adwerx

You may not have heard of Adwerx, because it’s a tool built specifically for real estate agents. Adwerx is an advanced online technology for retargeting ads that allows agents to advertise your home to buyers online.

How do Adwerx Ads work? Do you remember that time you searched for shoes on your favorite department store’s website, and then you saw those same shoes on the ad bar while you were online banking or looking for a recipe? This is the power of retargeting ads! After the buyers look at your property online,  they’ll be reminded about your property over and over again when they aren’t even thinking about it.

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Selling Your Home with me: Step-by Step process.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of those extremely important elements of digital marketing that happens behind the scenes. What does your agent know about SEO? Do they have an expert SEO strategist on staff?

SEO is the process of creating content on the web and through social media that will increase the likelihood of buyers finding your home through a simple web search. It often includes complicated algorithms, a keyword strategy and technical skills required to optimize a website or listing for it to be pushed to the front of the line on a Google search. And no buyer will find your home on your agent’s website, if it is hidden on the 29th page of search results on Google.

How does your potential real estate agent measures up against technologically savvy agents that use these important tactics to reach the buyers who are looking for your home on the Internet? If you mention SEO, and his or her head spin, it may be important to keep searching for your next agent!

What kind of marketing team does your agent employ to support the marketing efforts?

Agents running full-scale marketing campaigns for each and every one of their listings usually can’t do it alone, and they know how important it is to get it just right to sell your home fast and at the highest price point the market can handle.

Providing a state-of-the-art marketing strategy takes a team of: in-house professional writer for persuasive and clear content, an SEO specialist to drive traffic to your listing, and a web developer and graphic designer to give your online presence just the right look. Have you asked your potential real estate agent what kind of team they have in place?

Working with Natasha Lingle

I understand the role a flawlessly executed marketing strategy plays in selling a home fast. I also know exactly what it takes to compete in today’s digital marketplace. I’m not afraid to invest the money needed to have access to the latest technologies that will increase the probability of in-person showings and, consequently, persuading the buyers to bring an offer and buy your home.

I’ll happily talk to you about the power of Facebook and Adwerx ads, SEO, and why high quality photography is one of the most important aspects of real estate on-line marketing.

I will work tirelessly with my team of marketing experts to showcase your property on-line in order to attract quality buyers.

And please don’t forget to download my Seller’s Guide!

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March 2017 Housing Market Update for Washington DC Metro Areas

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March 2017 Housing Market Update for Washington DC Metro Areas

The following analyses of the Washington DC Metro Area housing market is based on February 2017 MRIS housing data.

• March 2017’s median sales price of $420,00 was up 5.3% or $21,000 compared to last year. This is the highest March median sales price on record, with data going back to 1997.

• Sales volume across the DC Metro area was nearly $2.3 billion, up 26.7% from last March.

• Closed sales of 4,450 were up 18.5% compared to last year.  It was also the highest March level in a decade and easily exceeding the 3,755 sales recorded last March.

• New contract activity of 6,254 also reached a ten-year March high, increasing by 1.4% over last year.

• New listings of 8,210 were down 1.7% compared to last year.

• Active listings of 8,648 are down 11.5% compared to last year but up 15.3% compared to last month. This   is the eleventh consecutive month of declines in year-over-year inventory levels, and inventories are at the lowest March level since 2014.

• The average percent of original list price received at sale in March was 97.9%, up from last year’s 97.1%, and also up from last month’s 97.4%.

• The median days-on-market for March 2017 was 15 days, 12 days lower than last year.

Click here to access the full PDF version of this report

The DC Metro Area Housing Market Update provides unique insights into the state of the current housing market by measuring the number of new pending sales, trends by home characteristics, and key indicators through the most recent month compiled directly from Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data.

The DC Metro Area housing market includes: Washington, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George’s County in Maryland, and Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City in Virginia.

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