Collectively, we have more than 145 years of real estate experience. And we do not believe in the ‘one size fits all’ mentality. We are dreamers and doers, experience seekers and visionaries, who embody the concept of what it means to be one-of-a-kind. We’re so excited to show you how we continue to chart new paths for new and innovative trends and designs for our clients.
John Joy
Builder, President + CEO
Based in McLean, Virginia, John Joy has been in the business of building dream homes since 2003. From his father, a commercial real estate developer in the Washington, DC area, John learned about construction, and spent more than 25 years as a real estate agent before realizing that builders weren’t listening. It was difficult finding homes for his clients that would suit not only where they were at that point in their lives, but also anticipate future needs to enable them to age in place, so he started his own company.
John’s wife, Lisa Joy, an attorney whom he met at the settlement table buying a property 17 years ago, now handles most of Joy Design + Build listings and sales, and is an agent with McEnearney Associates in McLean.
Lisa was a package deal with two daughters now 28 and 22, and the couple were lucky enough to have a son Jack together who just turned 16.
Jack and John love to surf all over the world and Lisa is a hoarder of sea shells so it’s a good combination. Recently, the family returned from a trip to Tavarua, an amazing 26 acre island in Fiji.
145 Years of Combined Real Estate Experience
After a brief career in teaching, Phil launched into the bustling real estate market of Northern Virginia with John Joy, the fearless leader of Joy Design+Build. John taught Phil a lot of what he knows today, including how to identify and pursue quality building lots.
Purchaser extraordinaire, Adam knows building dream homes requires accurate accounting of all construction elements.
Jason’s mastery of the market helps him select quality lots, address development challenges and secure building permits. Working onsite with inspectors, engineers, and community planners, he readies your dream lot for groundbreaking.
After spending 13 years branding events for The Dandelion Patch, a luxe wedding stationer, Heidi brings her marketing experience and messaging savvy to the luxury home marketplace.
Tara accompanies you to outfit your dream home. From appliances, plumbing and cabinetry, to lighting and tile (her favorite element), this expert personal shopper proactively communicates with vendors and construction teams to ensure the selection process runs smoothly and on budget.
A second generation native Washingtonian, John Vasiliou has been designing and managing the construction of pools and gardens in the region for 25 years. Creating landscapes that enhance the home’s architecture is not just about selecting pretty flowers but about ‘place-making.’ In fact, his thesis in grad school on residential gardens was themed: ‘Creating a Sense of Place.’
Kristy has kept Joy Design + Build office operations running smoothly for over six years. From overseeing requisitions to coordinating with vendors and managing payroll, Kristy provides seamless administrative support for this growing design-build company.WE BELIEVE
Our homes are the birthplace of stories yet to come, of wonders waiting to be claimed, adventures wanting to be lived, and memories ready to be created.
Entertaining is a life skill and should not be confined to the interior square footage of your home.
Quality isn’t expensive; it’s priceless.
A well-designed space is never complete without your personal history laced throughout.
The best spaces pay equal consideration to comfort and style.
A library is not a luxury, but a necessity of life.
Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.
The windows of your home are functional art; framing all that is beautiful inside and outside.
