Washington, DC

KETTLER Management is hosting a Test Drive Weekend event from July 23rd through July 25th. All KETTLER-managed communities will allow guests to ‘test drive’ amenities such as pools, fitness centers, theatres and clubhouses.

Events will vary at select apartments and all guests will be entered into a drawing for prizes from Apple, American Express and Tiffany & Co. Anyone who signs a lease during this event, and moves in by September 1st , will receive $250 off their first month’s rent.

About Kettler

Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and over 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets. Currently, Kettler is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com.

July 12, 2010—Kettler Management’s The Metropolitan at Pentagon City in Arlington, Va., was named National Apartment Association’s (NAA) PARAGON Community of the Year at the NAA Education Conference & Exposition at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside & Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

The PARAGON awards recognize the multifamily housing industry’s top communities, executives, employees and affiliate programs.

With 325 apartment homes, The Metropolitan at Pentagon City raised the standard for luxury living just minutes away from Washington, D.C. Units range from 557 to 2,621 square feet and feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ceramic tile and hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, cherry cabinetry and oversized soaking tubs.

Kettler’s Metropolitan (901 15th Street South) opened in 2002 and has sustained occupancy levels at or above 95 percent. The Metropolitan’s amenities area and common areas underwent a major renovation in 2006. Residents have access to a fitness center with a cardio theater and massage room, billiards room, business center and multi-media screening room.

The Metropolitan at Pentagon City also won a PARAGON in the category for Best Community, Less than 5 Years, over 150 units.

President of Kettler Management Cindy Clare, CPM, said, “More and more we are realizing just how many in this country find apartment living to be a preferred lifestyle choice. Receiving the NAA PARAGON Community of the Year award is a testament to our reputation of providing outstanding apartment management service for our residents at this premier Washington, D.C., based community. It’s an honor to be recognized with this national award.”

NAA President Douglas Culkin, CAE, said, “The PARAGON awards recognize the outstanding contributions of multifamily builders, professionals and affiliated associations. By shining a light on these winning individuals, communities and organizations, all members of our industry benefit.”

A list of all winners and details about each will appear in the September 2010 issue of units magazine.

About NAA: The National Apartment Association (NAA) is America’s leading advocate for quality rental housing. Based in Arlington, Va., NAA’s mission is to serve the interests of multifamily housing owners, managers, developers and suppliers and maintain a high level of professionalism in the multifamily housing industry to better serve the rental housing needs of the public. NAA is a federation of nearly 170 state and local affiliates, comprised of more than 51,000 multifamily housing companies representing more than 5.9 million apartment homes throughout the United States and Canada. Members in good standing of any affiliated association are automatically considered members of NAA and entitled to NAA benefits.

Arlington, VA

The 58,000-square-foot "green roof park" atop the enclosed garage of The Millennium at Metropolitan Park will be the scene of the 'Party at the Park' to celebrate its grand opening, Saturday, June 26 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Live music, local vendors, a tricycle race, food, drink and a variety of fun activities, including Arlington's Top Dog Competition will be in full swing the entire afternoon, according to Karen A. Kossow, vice president of sales and marketing for Kettler Management who provides comprehensive property management services for The Millennium and The Gramercy, located next door.

"We think this free community event is a great way to showcase all that these exciting apartment communities offer, including that they are each pet-friendly, as well as to raise funds for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation who will be the recipient of proceeds from the sale of beer and wine as well as from the Top Dog competition," Kossow said.

Bands performing throughout the afternoon will include Junk Food, Shag, Furious George and Road Soda. A 21-and-over beer garden, food from local vendors, pet adoption opportunities from the Lost Dog and Cat Foundation are just a few of the activities planned for the grand opening celebration. On Tap, the Washington, D.C. metro area's guide to music, entertainment, nightlife and culture is partnering with The Millennium on the "Party at the Park."

The Millennium at Metropolitan Park is located at 1330 South Fair Street and The Gramercy is immediately next door.

The Millennium, that began leasing last fall, is enjoying a fast paced lease-up. It is one of the first apartment buildings in the greater Washington, D.C. area to offer its residents a totally smoke-free environment. The roof top Metropolitan Club offers panoramic views of the area in all directions as well as 11,000-square-feet of amenities including outdoor pool, poolside lounge areas, outdoor grill, and a fitness center outfitted with a full range of superior equipment such as interactive bikes and a climbing wall.

The Gramercy, a luxury high rise apartment building that opened in 2007, has nearly 400 apartments with a wide variety of floor plans as well as a full range of amenities. It is the first apartment building in Metropolitan Park, an eight-phase master planned development that will offer 3,200 multi-family units when completed in 10 to 15 years.

About KettlerM
Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and over 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets. In 2008, Kettler Management was awarded the prestigious "Pillars of the Industry" award in the property management category by the National Association of Homebuilders. Currently, the company is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com

McLean, VA

Kettler, Inc, one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest real estate and property management firms, has been named property manager for the Apartments of St. Charles, Waldorf, MD and for Essex Village in Richmond, VA, with a total of 3,000 apartments now under management, according to Cynthia Clare, president of Kettler Management, Inc.

The Apartments of St. Charles and Essex Village are owned by Federal Capital Partners (FCP), a real estate investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm owns The Allegro, a 300-unit "Class A" apartment community in Columbia Heights that is also managed by Kettler.

The Apartments of St. Charles, located 12 miles south of the Capital Beltway in Charles County, is a town center community with 2,500-units, offering one- to-three-bedroom floor plans from garden-style walk-up apartments to luxury mid-rise buildings. Essex Village is a 497-unit affordable apartment community in Richmond and has a variety of floor plans and amenities.

" The addition of the Apartments of St. Charles and Essex Village brings our portfolio to 16,000 apartments under management, an increase of 25 per cent," Clare said. "It's great to be working with FCP on these properties and to be providing the residents with a level of service and attention to detail that we believe are the hallmarks of Kettler property management."

Alan Shearer, managing director of FCP and CEO of American Communities Properties Trust, said " Our selection of Kettler to manage our largest portfolio of apartments is testimony to our confidence in their expertise and experience."

"Kettler's professionalism, marketing expertise and highly skilled staff are exceptional and their experience with managing our Allegro property was key in knowing they are the right match for a larger part of our portfolio," added Dave Ohlrich, FCP vice president.

About Federal Capital Partners
Federal Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment company focused on residential and commercial assets located in the Mid-Atlantic region. In September 2009, FCP acquired American Communities Properties Trust, previous owners of the Apartments of St. Charles and Essex Village. It manages over $450 million of equity, including FCP Fund I, L.P., a $240 million discretionary equity fund raised in 2008. The firm’s partners include Alex Marshall, Tom Carr, Lacy Rice and Esko Korhonen. For more information, visit www.FCP.com.

About Kettler
Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and over 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets. In 2008, Kettler Management was awarded the prestigious "Pillars of the Industry" award in the property management category by the National Association of Homebuilders. Currently, the company is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com

Arlington, VA

Lease-up pace at The Millennium at Metropolitan Park, a new 18-story luxury apartment building in Arlington that began leasing in late October, is nearly double the initial forecast, according to Cindy Clare, president of Kettler Management, the company that developed the Millennium and is now providing property management services.

"With less than six months of leasing activity, we already have 58 percent of the Millennium leased and 30 percent occupied" Clare said. "We are excited and gratified with the welcoming and positive reception that this beautiful property with its great location and menu of outstanding features and amenities has received from our residents, neighbors and others. One of the key reasons for this success is the positive impact of the improving economy on urban infill areas such as Pentagon City."

The initial lease-up forecast for this same time period was 35 percent with an occupancy rate of 18 percent.

According to Karen A. Kossow, vice president of sales and marketing for Kettler Management, "people are so excited about the Millennium's healthy lifestyle features such as the non-smoking policy that nearly three out of four residents surveyed responded that being able to live in a smoke-free environment was a strong factor in their decision to choose the Millennium. The designs of the apartments, including the spacious kitchens with granite-topped islands, have also been extremely well received."

The Millennium is among the first apartment buildings to implement a non-smoking policy prohibiting smoking in all common areas, individual apartments, balconies and terraces and within 25 feet of all entry doors.

Other Millennium healthy lifestyle features include a 58,000-square-foot “green roof park” atop the enclosed parking garage, enclosed bike racks, electric car power outlets in the parking garage, easy access to biking and walking as well as to public transportation.

Each apartment includes Energy Star appliances and light fixtures, programmable thermostats, and individual water and power meters. Low “VOC” (volatile organic compounds) paints, coats, adhesives and sealants were used throughout each unit.

Additionally, Millennium apartments are equipped with an air filtration system to continuously circulate air from the outside. Each day residents have their recyclables picked up at their doors.

Later this Spring, the rooftop Metropolitan Club featuring: Sports Club with interactive equipment and a climbing wall, swimming pool, spa and club room will open.

The Millennium, with a total of 300 apartments, offers studios, one bedrooms, one bedrooms with den, two bedrooms, two bedrooms with den, metro flats and penthouse residences. For more information, visit www.metmillennium.com.

The Millennium is the second community in Metropolitan Park, an eight-phase master planned development that will offer more than 3,200 multifamily units when completed . The Gramercy, Metropolitan Park’s first community, opened in 2007 and is immediately adjacent to the Millennium. Metropolitan Park was planned by Robert A. M. Stern, a world renowned architect, and features a two-acre public park.

About Kettler
Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and more than 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets.

In 2008, Kettler Management was awarded the prestigious "Pillars of the Industry" award in the property management category by the National Association of Homebuilders. Currently, the company is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com.

Alexandria, VA

In the land of vertical townhousesand red brick, the West Village of Shirlington, in Arlington, Va., with its low-slung ’50s-style garden condos arranged around a huge circular swimming pool, attracts attention. “They just don’t build garden-style apartments or condos anymore,” says Stephen Rodiger, director of multifamily development for Kettler. “They don’t make them like that anymore,” he adds, “because the land is so valuable.”

The uniqueness of the former apartment complex remade as condos has made the West Village a hot seller. But the project has even more going for it—a location inside the Beltway, large green spaces, amenities that include dog parks, a free shuttle bus to the Pentagon City Metro station, and a swimming pool billed as the biggest private swimming hole in Arlington County.

The package helped Kettler sell 110 units in 2009, at an average price of $340,000. “We sold 10 in January,” says Rodiger. “It’s a value proposition. You really can’t get the level of finishes that you have here [from anyone else] in the context of the site itself and the location at the price point we are selling at.”

Kettler kept the ’50s style of the development, but updated the floor plans. Some balconies were replaced with sunrooms. Instead of the red brick façades ubiquitous in the area, the color palette moved into earth tones with some bright yellows, cool blues, and tans. The former apartments were remodeled into 528 units ranging from one-bedrooms with 822 square feet to cottages and two-story townhouses with three bedrooms and 1,326 square feet. Sales began in 2005, and the community is nearly sold out.

“You have to have a certain formula in this market,” says Rodiger. “People had a choice. We stood out.”

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Leesburg, VA

The Metropolitan at Village at Leesburg, the only apartment community in the new Village at Leesburg town center, will host a grand opening of its Metropolitan Club, the one-of-a-kind residents wi-fi enhanced club house, on Saturday, March 20 from noon until 4 p.m., according to Karen A.Kossow, vice president of sales and marketing, Kettler, Inc., developer and property manager of the 335 Class "A" apartment homes.

Road Soda will be special musical guest performers at the Metropolitan grand opening.

The Metropolitan Club, located in the heart of the apartment community and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offers residents a beautiful and comfortable setting to enjoy a variety of activities and amenities including a stylish lounge, a large game room with billiards and shuffleboard, state-of-the-art business center and a sports club outfitted with Matrix Fitness System equipment.

A highlight of the club house is the hi-definition screening room with plush seating and surround sound, ideal for enjoying movies as well as television, sports and other programming.

"During the upcoming warm weather months, our residents will be enjoying the large outdoor swimming pool and the expansive sundeck and private cabanas with intimate seating, all immediately accessible from the club house. Residents will also be able to enjoy the outdoor grill area," said Kossow.

The Metropolitan, situated in the heart of Village at Leesburg offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, featuring nine-foot ceilings, designer kitchens with GE® appliances, granite countertops and maple cabinetry, full-size washer and dryer, FiOS Internet, phone and television connections.

Options include kitchens with chef's islands and built-in pantries, 11' foot ceilings available in some apartment homes as well as computer nooks and built-in desks and private balconies, terraces and patios with village or pool views.

Additionally, the apartment community welcomes pets, including large dogs, and offers residents the option of apartment homes located in a totally smoke-free environment.

Village at Leesburg offers more than 500,000 square feet of shopping, restaurant, and entertainment options including King Pinz and Potomac River Running, opening this spring. Wegman's Food Markets, Inc., one of the anchor stores, has been open for several months. Village at Leesburg also offers 150,000 square feet of office product.

"We believe that The Metropolitan's unique location, situated in the heart of Loudon County, yet a comfortable driving distance to Washington, D.C, Tyson's Corner and other nearby communities and Dulles International Airport, as well as surrounded by shopping, entertainment, cultural amenities and a variety of outdoor recreational options, make it a great place to live for residents of all ages and lifestyles," Kossow said.

Kettler and a Cypress Equities company* are developing Village at Leesburg. The Carlyle Group is the lead equity partner. KLNB Retail is handling the leasing of the retail sections while Sperry Van Ness/Vaaler Real Estate is handling the office leasing and Winward Commercial the office condos sales.



About Village at Leesburg

Village at Leesburg encompasses 150 acres and combines traditional planning and design characteristics – including an open-air shopping center component – with an upscale urban feel. Luxury multifamily residences will complement the office and retail uses.

More than 125,000 consumers reside within a five-mile radius of the project with an average household income exceeding $120,000 and growing daytime population totals more than 35,000 today. The project will be accessed by the new interchange bridging VA Route 7 and Crosstrail Boulevard.



About Cypress Equities

Founded in 1995, Cypress Equities companies* have offices in Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York and Fort Lauderdale. Today, Cypress Equities companies are developing and managing more than $1.2 billion in projects throughout the U.S. and Caribbean, consisting of community and power centers, as well as vertically integrated mixed-use villages that incorporate retail, residential, hotel and offices. Visit www.cypressequities.com for more information.

*The Cypress Equities name, logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks being licensed to independent operating companies by CE Brands, LLC. Any particular obligation, service or product is the sole responsibility of the specific entity that incurs such obligation or supplies such service or product.




About Kettler

Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and more than 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets.

In 2008, Kettler Management was awarded the prestigious "Pillars of the Industry" award in the property management category by the National Association of Homebuilders. Currently, the company is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com

McLean, VA

McLean, Va. (December 17 2009) – Kettler, one of greater Washington D.C.’s largest real estate development and multifamily property management companies, today announced that Alexan Riverdale, an apartment community in Riverdale, N.J., is the firm's newest property under management and its second in New Jersey since the first of the year.

Currently under construction, the Alexan Riverdale is being developed by Trammel Crow Residential under its national Alexan brand of upscale apartment communities offered at competitive rates. When completed, Alexan Riverdale will offer 212 “Class A” apartments.

Earlier this year, Kettler was named property manager for Trammel Crowe Residential’s Alexan Cityview, a 544-unit, Class A apartment community located across the harbor from Manhattan in Bayonne, N.J. The Alexan Cityview was Kettler's first property under management beyond its headquarters service area of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

According to Cynthia Clare, president of Kettler Management, Inc., the addition of Alexan Riverdale to the firm's portfolio brings the total number of units under management to more than 13,000, an increase of approximately 20 percent since the beginning of the year.

"Our increase in total units under management as well as our expansion into the New York market are the result of the increasing recognition by property owners of our 30 years of industry experience and expertise in the management, marketing and maintenance services, including sales, marketing and operations,” Clare said.

In addition to the Alexan Cityview and Alexan Riverdale properties under management in New Jersey, other "Class A" apartment communities under management by Kettler include the Alexan Carlyle, Alexandria, Va.; The Linc of Alexandria, Va.; Alexan 24 and the Millennium at Metropolitan Park, both in Arlington, Va.; The Metropolitan at Village at Leesburg, Va.; Fireside, Rockville, Md., and Lighthouse, Beltsville, Md.

Since the first of the year, the firm is now also managing properties for three additional institutional investors including Prudential Mortgage Capital, istar Financial and Carlyle Group.

Kettler Management, Inc. also manages properties for other leading institutional investors such as ING, Cornerstone Advisors, Sun America, Boston Capital, Principal Financial Group, Trammell Crow Residential, Lowe Enterprise Investors and CIM Group.

About Kettler

Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the DC metro area and one of the nation’s top multifamily developers. The firm's diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and over 50,000 homes in its master-planned communities. Kettler’s rental portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee managed assets. Currently, Kettler is developing commercial, resort and transit-oriented mixed-use projects. For more information visit www.Kettler.com.

Alexandria, VA

Prospective residents of the Alexan Carlyle apartment community in Alexandria can now take advantage of a “12 Days of Savings” promotion that offers a special price for a different apartment unit each day through Dec. 23.

Savings range from $241 per month for a studio “Carlyle” unit ($1,149) to $376 per month for one of Alexan Carlyle’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom “Franklin” units ($1,849). Contact the leasing center for details and to learn which unit is available each day, beginning Saturday, Dec. 12 and ending Wednesday, Dec. 23.

To arrange a tour, visit the Leasing Office, 800 John Carlyle Street, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Alexan Carlyle also announced that to supplement its resident food collection drive, it will donate one can of food to an area charity for every new “friend” added to their Facebook page by January 1, 2010. To find the page, visit Facebook, search for “Alexan Carlyle” and click on the “Become a Fan” button.

Canned goods will be donated to the Arlington Food Assistance Center, a non-profit dedicated to providing supplemental groceries to Arlington residents who cannot afford to purchase sufficient food to meet their basic needs. By relieving the food budget of AFAC’s clients, the organization helps prevent homelessness and allows clients to make other necessary purchases without sacrificing health, housing and nutritional needs.

About Alexan Carlyle
Conveniently located in the Carlyle section of Alexandria, Virginia, Alexan Carlyle is a brand new, five-story apartment community with 280 apartment homes starting from $1,283 with a variety of floor plan styles including Studios, 1 BRs, 1 BR/Lofts, 1 BR/Dens, 2 BRs and 2 BR/Lofts. Alexan Carlyle is pet-friendly, offers concierge services and is convenient to major employers such as the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and destinations such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and AMC Hoffman Center. Community amenities include a clubhouse with gaming center; a fitness studio; internet café with coffee station, Mac and PC computer stations and TV viewing area; an outdoor swimming pool with sunning deck, and more. Alexan Carlyle was designed and developed by Trammell Crow Residential and is managed by Kettler Management. For information: 703-299-7599 or www.alexancarlyle.com

Alexandris, VA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 25, 2009) – Alexan Carlyle, a new apartment community in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood, today announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star rating for energy efficiency, making it one of the only multi-family residences in the area to hold the designation.

To qualify for the rating, Alexan Carlyle apartments have been outfitted with an upgraded and more efficient HVAC and air distribution system and also have high quality windows and an upgraded insulation/air seal package specifically designed to minimize infiltration. The energy-efficient features create an efficient & effective unit envelope which will allow electricity consumption – and residents’ heating and cooling costs – to decrease in the winter and summer months, according to Karen Bunch, property manager.

"The Energy Star rating is recognition that we are committed to providing a green living environment that reflects the lifestyle of our residents, many of who demonstrate their commitment every day by walking to area amenities and using nearby public transportation," Bunch said.

Alexan Carlyle also announced it has won an award for “Best Rental Clubhouse Interior Design” from the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and recently completed a second lobby for residents featuring concierge and mail pickup services; a fitness center outfitted with cardio and weight-training equipment and flat-screen TVs; and a landscaped courtyard adjacent to the pool with a seating and grilling area.

To arrange a tour, visit the Leasing Office, 800 John Carlyle Street, which is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

About Alexan Carlyle

Conveniently located in the Carlyle section of Alexandria, Virginia, Alexan Carlyle is a brand new, five-story apartment community with 280 apartment homes starting from $1,283 with a variety of floor plan styles including Studios, 1 BRs, 1 BR/Lofts, 1 BR/Dens, 2 BRs and 2 BR/Lofts. Alexan Carlyle is pet-friendly, offers concierge services and is convenient to major employers such as the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and destinations such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks and AMC Hoffman Center. Community amenities include a clubhouse with gaming center; a fitness studio; internet café with coffee station, Mac and PC computer stations and TV viewing area; an outdoor swimming pool with sunning deck, and more. Alexan Carlyle was designed and developed by Trammell Crow Residential and is managed by Kettler Management. For information: 703-299-7599 or www.alexancarlyle.com.

Washington, DC

The management of Allegro Apartments, an award-winning apartment community in Columbia Heights, today announced that Federal Capital Partners purchased the property and has retained Kettler Management as the property management firm.

With a continued strong pace in leasing activity – more than half of the 297 units have been rented since its opening in April – the new owner announced it has no immediate plans for making any changes to Allegro.

“Allegro has enjoyed an excellent lease-up pace and we look forward to working with the new ownership and continuing to provide a superior level of management services for Allegro’s residents,” said Cindy Clare, President of Kettler Management, which currently manages 54 communities and 12,885 apartments. The previous owner was Bethesda-based real estate development firm Metro Properties, Inc.

In addition to its success in attracting residents to the upper 14th Street neighborhood, Allegro has won two industry awards, including “Most Innovative Design” from Delta Associates and an Award of Merit from Mid-Atlantic Construction magazine.

A range of sleek home types is available, including studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, two-bedroom and two-level penthouse with loft. Allegro offers landscaped courtyards with water features and seating areas as well as a resident lounge with wireless connectivity and fireplace, a fitness club with cardio and circuit training machines and yoga/Pilates room; a media room; and 24-hour front desk and concierge service.

For more information visit www.AllegroSpaces.com or call 202-588-5800.

About Federal Capital Partners

Federal Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based real estate investment company focused on residential and commercial assets located in the Mid-Atlantic region. It manages over $450 million of equity, including FCP Fund I, L.P., a $240 million discretionary equity fund raised in 2008. The firm’s partners include Alex Marshall, Tom Carr, Lacy Rice and Esko Korhonen. See www.FCPDC.com for more information.

About Kettler

Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and over 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets. Currently, Kettler is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com.

Alexandria, VA

Alexandria’s newest apartment community, Alexan Carlyle, is hosting a 'Wine Pairing and Open House' event for prospective residents Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 800 John Carlyle Street.

Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy food and drinks while learning about living in the new apartment community in the Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria, within walking distance from the Eisenhower and King Street Metro stations and other points of interest.

On hand will be members of the Alexan Carlyle team who can talk about the new Alexandria lifestyle and provide tours. Guests can enter drawings for exciting prizes and meet current Alexan Carlyle residents to learn about their experiences living in the community, which is convenient to major employers such as the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and destinations such as Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, Joe Theismann’s and AMC Hoffman Center.

The ‘Wine Pairing and Open House' will take place in the Lobby and in The Zone, the community space/Internet café complete with PC and Mac workstations, high-definition televisions and rotunda skyline views. There is no charge, no reservations are necessary and all are welcome.

"We are so excited to welcome people to Alexan Carlyle," said Karen Bunch, property manager. "Because of our convenient location, we're encouraging people to stop in after work and before they head out for the evening. Of course, we want our visitors to enjoy a glass of wine with us and experience firsthand the modern living and defining lifestyle that Alexan Carlyle offers. " For more information, call 703-299-7599 or email leasing@alexancarlyle.com

About Alexan Carlyle

Conveniently located in the Carlyle section of Alexandria, Virginia, Alexan Carlyle is a brand new, five-story apartment community with 280 apartment homes starting from $1,283 with a variety of floor plan styles including Studios, 1 BRs, 1 BR/Lofts, 1 BR/Dens, 2 BRs and 2 BR/Lofts. Alexan Carlyle is pet-friendly and offers concierge services. Community amenities will include a clubhouse with gaming center; a fitness studio; an internet café with coffee station, Mac and PC computer stations and TV viewing area; an outdoor swimming pool with sunning deck, and more. Alexan Carlyle was designed and developed by Trammell Crow Residential and is managed by Kettler Management. For more information: 703-299-7599 or www.alexancarlyle.com.

Arlington, VA

Residents at the Millennium at Metropolitan Park, a new high-rise luxury apartment building, will enjoy a comprehensive offering of healthy lifestyle features including a non-smoking policy, according to John Chappelear, senior vice president, multifamily and condominium operations for Kettler, the developer and property management company for the 18-story building.

Scheduled for pre-leasing at the end of October and with occupancy beginning this winter, the Millennium is among the first apartment buildings to implement a non-smoking policy that prohibits smoking in all common areas, individual apartments, balconies and terraces and within 25 feet of all entry doors.

Other Millennium healthy lifestyle features include a 58,000-square-foot “green roof park” atop the enclosed parking garage, enclosed bike racks, electric car power outlets in the parking garage, easy access to biking and walking as well as to public transportation.

Each apartment will include Energy Star appliances and light fixtures, programmable thermostats, and individual water and power meters. Low “VOC” (volatile organic compounds) paints, coats, adhesives and sealants have been used throughout each unit.

Additionally, Millennium apartments are equipped with an air filtration system that continuously circulates air from the outside.

Residents at the Millennium will also enjoy convenient pickup of recyclables at their apartment doors, a fitness center featuring interactive equipment and a climbing wall, a swimming pool, spa and business center.

"Beginning with the earliest construction stages of the Millennium, we have been committed to making it stand out for both its attention to being eco-friendly and to also offering the residents the opportunity to enjoy and participate in a healthy lifestyle," said Chappelear.

The Millennium offers studios, one bedrooms, one bedrooms with den, two bedrooms, two bedrooms with den, metro flats and penthouse residences. For more information, including joining the VIP list for updates, visit http://www.metmillennium.com.

The Millennium is the second community in Metropolitan Park, an eight-phase master planned development that will offer over 3,200 multifamily units when completed in 10 to15 years. The Gramercy, Metropolitan Park’s first community, opened in 2007 and is immediately adjacent to the Millennium. Metropolitan Park was planned by Robert A. M. Stern, a world renowned architect, and features a two-acre public park complete with commissioned artwork by local and national artists.

About Kettler

Founded by Robert C. Kettler in 1977, Kettler is among the largest private real estate and property management companies based in the D.C. metro area and one of the nation’s top 20 multifamily developers. The firm’s diverse business model has led to the delivery of five million square feet of commercial space and more than 50,000 homes. Kettler’s apartment portfolio includes high-end, market rate, affordable and fee-managed assets. Currently, Kettler is developing transit-oriented mixed-use projects and managing a growing portfolio of third-party assets. For more information visit www.kettler.com.