Welcome to LIVING LARGE IN LOUDOUN! Lauren is a licensed real estate agent with Pearson Smith Realty in Ashburn, VA. Lauren and her husband settled in the Lowes Island/Cascades community of Loudoun County in 1999. She immediately fell in love with all that the area has to offer – the friendly suburban communities, the rolling […]
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Hello! I’d love to hear from you and am ready to serve you! Please send a note via this form. You can also reach me at laurendefrese@gmail.com. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours! Lauren DeFrese, REALTOR® The E4 Realty Group of Pearson Smith Realty 43777 Central Station Drive, Ste. 390 Ashburn, VA 20147 Direct: […]
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Whether you’re a few years away from putting your house on the market, a few months, a new home buyer or a seasoned owner, here are some of our favorite local business to fix, revamp, replace, renew or finance your house:
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“Lauren, Thank you so much for all your help! We are so happy to be in our new home! You are wonderful.” Amanda “Lauren, Thank you so very much for helping us to locate the townhouse. You went out of your way and it was so appreciated.” Robin “Lauren, We greatly appreciate your […]
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Fa la la la la, la la la la. It’s that magical time of year when Christmas music fills the airwaves, Godiva peppermint bark chocolates are back, and twinkling lights adorn. As a child, nothing said Christmas is coming like seeing all the lights and decorations everywhere we went. Now, whole neighborhoods make it an […]
Hey Loudoun! Here’s your list of fun, upcoming events! With Thanksgiving coming up next week, many of us are in prep mode for family dinners and travel. However, if you need to unwind or want to take guests around to see Loudoun, you’ll have a number of options to choose from at home this weekend. […]
It aways seems like a house full of out of town guests over the holidays leads to a furnace that won’t turn on, a burst pipe, or some relative that spills wine on the carpet! I thought you could use some good referrals to my favorite elves (vendors) to help get you through the holiday […]
Hey Loudoun! Here’s your list of fun, upcoming events! This weekend, a Michelin Star Chef shows off his culinary skills (and even puts on a cooking class for us), and local actors present several wonderful shows. Check out the rest of the weekend happenings for inspiration on what to do and how to connect with […]
Raise your hand if your home could use a bit of a makeover before you put it on the market. If this is you, you’re going to want to keep reading & get your hands on my FREE guide! Have you been watching HGTV trying to figure out the latest home trends before putting your […]
Hey Loudoun! Here’s your list of fun, upcoming events! Not only is TV Star/Award-Winning Designer Thom Filicia coming to town, but we’re also super excited about the long holiday weekend, with lots of celebrations honoring our Veterans! Check out the rest of the weekend happenings for inspiration on what to do and how to connect […]
Julia Child said that the only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook! I think she was on to something… don’t you? I can’t go a season without visiting at least one of my favorite steakhouses in Loudoun County! Here are my top picks: Eddie Merlot’s Quality, exceptional […]
We are in for a beautiful sunny fall weekend so get out and enjoy all of the activities happening in Loudoun! We’re SUPER excited about Loudoun’s Largest Halloween Party happening this Saturday at the National Conference Center! This weekend you can also take your Jack-O-Lantern to Great Country Farms and give it a proper send-off at […]
If you are thinking about moving to Loudoun County, congratulations! There is SO MUCH to love about this area – there is something for everyone! My husband and I settled in the Lowes Island/Cascades community of Loudoun County in 1999. I immediately fell in love with all that the area has to offer – the […]
Hey Loudoun – October is in full swing and there is SO much to do! This weekend we’re SUPER excited about the 5th Annual Loudoun Wine Awards, Air & Scare at Udvar Hazy and the Madhaunter’s Madhouse Pop-Up Haunted House! Check out the rest of the weekend happenings for inspiration on what to do and how […]
Fa la la la la, la la la la. It’s that magical time of year when Christmas music fills the airwaves, Godiva peppermint bark chocolates are back, and twinkling lights adorn. As a child, nothing said Christmas is coming like seeing all the lights and decorations everywhere we went. Now, whole neighborhoods make it an […]
Hey Loudoun! Here’s your list of fun, upcoming events! With Thanksgiving coming up next week, many of us are in prep mode for family dinners and travel. However, if you need to unwind or want to take guests around to see Loudoun, you’ll have a number of options to choose from at home this weekend. […]