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Our Story

Viva The Life was founded over 20 years ago with a vision to help individuals and families live healthier and happier lives. Our founder, Lou Vivas, started with a passion for real estate and evolved into a holistic approach that includes solar power and wellness services. This evolution was driven by the belief that a home’s true value lies not only in its market price but in its ability to support the mental and physical health of its occupants.

The goal of Viva The Life is for everyone to give their home a ‘Yearly Physical.’ Most homeowners only think about their home’s condition when buying or selling, but we aim to change that mindset. By viewing homes as holistic entities that contribute to wellness, we encourage regular maintenance and upgrades to improve the quality of life and sustainability.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to improve people’s lives through healthier homes, one home at a time. As a pioneer in integrating real estate, wellness, and solar power, we are committed to making homes more cutting-edge, cost-effective, safe, and healthy. We believe that a home should enhance your life, not diminish it. Our comprehensive approach to homeownership sets us apart, offering a unique blend of services that cater to the modern homeowner’s needs.

Our Services Include:

REAL ESTATE

Home Buying: Our expert real estate team, led by Lou Vivas, brings over 20 years of experience in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets to help you find your perfect home. We leverage our deep market knowledge and strong connections with top realtors to ensure your offer stands out. From navigating contracts to recommending the best lenders, inspectors, and service providers, we are committed to making your home-buying experience seamless and enjoyable.

Home Selling: Our team is dedicated to helping you sell your home quickly and for the best price. We focus on three key elements: Location, Presentation, and Pricing. Our approach includes professional staging, high-quality photography, and strategic marketing to attract the right buyers. We also connect you with our trusted network of contractors and design professionals to prepare your home for sale. With our proven strategies, we aim to achieve the highest possible value for your property.

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SOLAR

Transform your home with solar power while reducing your electric bill, charging your EV, and lowering your carbon footprint. We connect you with vetted solar installers to match your needs, acting in your best interest every step of the way. Discover your solar potential with a free assessment, our guidance, and project management. Btw, studies show that homes that have solar, on average, sell for 4 to 6.7% more than comparable homes.

Invest in Solar: Earn income in DC, MD & VA by investing in Solar. You will receive a 30% Federal Tax Credit, along with lower energy bills, and create a new source of income, called ‘Renewable Solar Energy Certificates/Credits’. In VA, these credits are worth $35, in MD they are $60, and in DC they are worth a whopping $410 per every kWh of energy your system produces!

Get Solar for FREE in Washington DC! Due to the very favorable incentives in Washington DC, you can get Solar for absolutely nothing in Washington DC! You will reduce your bill, without taking a penny from your precious bank account.

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HEALTHY HOME

Viva The Healthy Life is dedicated to enhancing lives through healthier homes. We provide property maintenance to make your home more comfortable, energy-efficient, safer, and healthier by improving the quality of air, water, food, and lighting.

Air Quality (AQ): Testing for MOLD, Radon, VOCs, Allergens, etc.

Water Quality (WQ): Testing for metals, pesticides, physical and chemical contents, hardness and softness of your water.

Food Quality (FQ): Recommendations on growing your food. We help you design edible landscapes that you can harvest to feed yourself and your family.

Lighting Quality (LQ): Strategies to optimize your sleep and wake cycles (or your circadian rhythm) with proper lighting, that will also make your home more beautiful and elevate your mood.

Energy Independence (EI): Make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and better for the planet, all while saving yourself a lot of money!

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Our Unique Approach

COMMITMENT
We are committed to providing the highest level of service by always finding a way to meet our clients’ needs.

ADVOCACY
We fiercely advocate for our client’s interests without apology. We never settle for less than extraordinary.

HUMILITY
We never forget that we owe everything to the efforts of each team member, our families, and to the trust, our clients have graciously put in us.

COMMUNITY
We are passionate about fostering growth in our community by supporting local organizations, sponsoring events, and providing community service.

Join Us on Our Journey

Whether you’re looking to sell your home, buy a new home, add solar to your home, or improve the quality and health of your home, VTHL is here to help you every step of the way! Together we create living spaces that enrich lives and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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What Our Clients Are Saying…

“Go with Lou! He will get you what it is you want and more all with heart, soul, and knowledge of home buying and selling. He helped us purchase our first condo and then sell it a few years later. He then helped us buy our new home. He is patient, thoughtful, and knows how real estate in the area works. My partner and I put our trust in him twice and would not hesitate to do it again. Plus he is a family guy with a deep sense of community. The real deal.”

Leslie M.