Hassan Amiri's Blog

Posted on 04/18/2021

Helpful Home Projects for Aging in Place

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you’re planning to stay in your new home for many years, incorporating certain features into your home's design can make for a smooth transition. While you might not necessarily need these kinds of features immediately, you'll likely find they add convenience to your space. What can you do to make sure your...

Home Upgrades

Renovations

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Posted on 04/11/2021

Weekend Project: Build a Swing

Image by Lars_Nissen_Photoart from Pixabay A porch swing lends wistful ambiance to your home. Below are a few options on how to construct your own porch swing from 3 wood pallets, which local stores may be able to give you free of charge. Upcycling materials keeps useful scraps out of landfills and saves money. In addition, your weekend...

Posted on 04/04/2021

ROI: Which Pieces of Your Home Puzzle Should You Look At?

Photo by Sue Smith via Shutterstock Choosing what to upgrade or fix in, on or around your home can be a complicated process. Changes fall into two categories – things that increase or decrease value (or sale price) and things that increase or decrease salability (or how willing people are to pay full price for it). Before you...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 03/28/2021

Make Your Own Trellis without Breaking Your Budget

Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...

Posted on 03/26/2021

SILVER SPRING, MD Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021

Click here to view SILVER SPRING, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/21/2021

How to Secure a Conventional Loan

Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash A conventional loan is the most common type of mortgage used to secure a home purchase. Conventional loans are backed by private lenders and typically conform to the standards established by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In order to qualify for a conventional loan, you must meet several specific requirements. 1. Debt-to-income...

Conventional Mortgage

Home Loan

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Posted on 03/14/2021

5 Home Improvement Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value

Photo by Eddie Zhang on Unsplash Whether you’re putting your home on the market or planning to sell down the road, the right home improvements have the power to boost your home’s value. Of course, big home improvement projects add up fast, but you don’t have to spend big bucks or dive into a complete kitchen remodel to...

Posted on 03/07/2021

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...

Posted on 02/28/2021

Invest in Real Estate with a REIT

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels A real estate investment trust (REIT) can be an attractive way to invest in real estate. It allows anyone to invest in real estate assets arranged in a portfolio. Currently, about 87 million Americans invest in these types of stocks. What is a REIT? A REIT is a company that operates, finances...

Posted on 02/23/2021

SILVER SPRING, MD Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view SILVER SPRING, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 03/31/2021

4333 Hayes Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 now has a new price of $750,000!

A rare find! This lot is for someone who knows the magic of turning soil into gold in this up and coming neighborhood of DC. It contains 3 approved lots (30 ft wide each for a total of 90 ft width and 80 ft depth) sold under one title. It has car access from both sides, Hayes street and paved alley on the back. Flat lot with no trees. It is also within walking distance from the metro station! Perfect for investors and builders. The existing building is not liveable and is built on 2 lots out of 3 lots . Gas is already disconnected. Perfect for demolition and building 3 semi-detached single family houses with ADUs or 6 duplexes (permitted...

Posted on 03/31/2021

4333 Hayes Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 now has a new price of $750,000!

A rare find! This lot is for someone who knows the magic of turning soil into gold in this up and coming neighborhood of DC. It contains 3 approved lots (30 ft wide each for a total of 90 ft width and 80 ft depth) sold under one title. It has car access from both sides, Hayes street and paved alley on the back. Flat lot with no trees. It is also within walking distance from the metro station! Perfect for investors and builders. The existing building is not liveable and is built on 2 lots out of 3 lots . Gas is already disconnected. Perfect for demolition and building 3 semi-detached single family houses with ADUs or 6 duplexes (permitted...