Built with purpose. 
Designed to last.

DTS Development is a boutique residential development firm that brings a builder's discipline and a designer's eye to every project. We don't develop properties. We develop homes with intention, precision, and a hands-on commitment to quality at every stage.

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Project Highlights

Each project represents our commitment to design quality, thoughtful development, and lasting value.

The image shows a three-story building with a white exterior, large ground-floor windows, and multiple rows of smaller upper-floor windows with flower boxes. The building is illuminated from inside, with lights visible through the windows. In front, there is a sidewalk, a street with lane markings, street lamps, and bike racks. The sky above is clear, indicating early evening or dusk.
The image shows a three-story building with a white exterior, large ground-floor windows, and multiple rows of smaller upper-floor windows with flower boxes. The building is illuminated from inside, with lights visible through the windows. In front, there is a sidewalk, a street with lane markings, street lamps, and bike racks. The sky above is clear, indicating early evening or dusk.

11th St NW - Mayfair Residences
WASHINGTON, DC

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Bright living room with large windows, beige sectional sofa with white and blue pillows, wooden coffee table, wall-mounted fireplace, abstract art above fireplace, house plants in black pots, light-colored wooden flooring, staircase with wooden steps on the left.

217-227 S Union St - River Row
ALEXANDRIA, VA

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Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and gold pendant lights above island, large windows with green outdoor view.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and gold pendant lights above island, large windows with green outdoor view.

Rosemont
ALEXANDRIA, VA

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DAN SCHMITT

PRINCIPAL

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Founded by Dan Schmitt, with over 15 years of experience, the firm is recognized for delivering inspired urban residences built with superior materials, leading-edge home technology, and open layouts designed for entertaining and modern city living. DTS has successfully delivered projects ranging from boutique 2-unit luxury conversions to 28-unit condominium developments and large-scale affordable housing communities.

Beyond the work itself, Dan is a proud board member of Inova Medical, and DTS commits a percentage of project profits to supporting Inova's work in the community.

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