Lisa DeFreitas' Blog

Posted on 04/12/2020

5 Creative Ways to Hide your AC You Won't Believe

Image by triosolution1 from Pixabay When it comes to hiding an AC, it's vital to maintain proper airflow. But you don't have to block airflow to remove an air conditioner from your line of sight. Check out these five creative ways to hide your AC. A Hanging Garden To make this project easy, pre-made lattice works just fine...

DIY

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/05/2020

Advice for New Homebuyers

Photo by LDprod via Shutterstock Buying a house is more than the number of rooms and how it is staged. It’s a set of complex systems in a specific location. And while it’s not all about location, that’s a perfect place to start your list. Where to Buy Areas and neighborhoods trend for a variety of reasons. If...

Size

Homebuyer

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Posted on 03/29/2020

ROI: Which Home Improvements Fit Your Bill?

Photo by Fotocraft via Shutterstock Many homeowners spend thousands of dollars on improvements and upgrades only to find out that the return on their investment (ROI) is less than $1 to $1. That means that for every dollar spent, the selling price of their home does not go up a corresponding dollar. In fact, very few home improvements...

Home Improvement

Home Seller

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Why You Should Get a Home Inspection

Image by Shahid Abdullah from Pixabay A home inspection is a service that’s usually paid for by the buyer in a real estate transaction, and you have the option to forgo this when you’re purchasing a house. In almost every situation, however, real estate agents recommend getting a home inspection. Here’s why an inspection is so important. What...

Buyer Tips

Home Inspection

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Posted on 03/15/2020

Why Your Agent May Ask You to Stay Away From Your Open House

Image by Agover from Pixabay When you go to sell your home, your real estate agent will take care of playing host for interested buyers. This is part of the service that you get when you hire a real estate agent. The agent will not only handle setting up the showing appointments; they will also meet the prospective...

Seller Tips

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 03/08/2020

Protect Your Floors From Scratches and Spills

In today's real estate market, hardwood floors are a highly desired feature in a house. Potential buyers are often turned off by homes with carpeted floors because it's almost impossible to keep them clean. Time is not on your side when it comes to maintaining nice-looking carpeted floors! No matter how careful you are, sooner or later someone's going...

Carpet Cleaning

Hardwood Floors

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Posted on 03/01/2020

10 Things To Look for Before Buying a Waterfront Home

Photo by timokefoto via Pixabay Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may...

Buyer Tips

Home Buying

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Posted on 02/23/2020

How to Prepare for a Home Search

Before you launch a home search, it helps to prepare for the property buying journey as much as possible. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to get ready to find your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you prep for a home search. 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you know you...

How To Search For A Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 02/16/2020

How to Manage Your Home Selling Expectations

For those who intend to list a house, it helps to establish realistic expectations. That way, you'll have a good idea about what to expect during the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you manage your expectations as you attempt to sell your house. 1. Understand the Housing Market You may own...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 02/09/2020

Reduce the Time It Takes to Find Your Dream Home

For those who want to conduct a successful home search, it is important to plan ahead as much as you can. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to get ready to pursue your dream home and speed up your house search. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you reduce the time it...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/02/2020

How to Enhance Your Entryway with a DIY Storage Bench

Photo by Thijs van der Weide from Pexels You may be surprised to learn just how much a little DIY storage bench in your entryway can save you in time and money. Storage benches offer children a place to sit while they remove snowy or muddy shoes. That's less time spent mopping your kitchen or steam-cleaning the carpets....

Entryway

Storage

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Posted on 04/09/2020

509 N Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 is now new to the market!

Come home to this beautiful 4 bd 2 ba Cape Cod tucked away in the desirable heart of Alexandria. The Kitchen is beautifully updated with new stainless steel appliances, Bosch stove & dishwasher. Kitchen opens to the dining area and family room. Updated bathrooms on the main level and upper level. Unwind in front of your cozy fireplace or take a stroll in your beautifully landscaped private retreat. The deck is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Walk-out basement, Dual zone AC and Fenced yard. Minutes to I-395, I-495 & I-95. Convenient to Wash. DC, shopping, schools, recreation, parks, public transportation and more. ...

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