Friday, May 22, 2020

Neighborhood Analysis Explained


A longtime real estate professional in Monterey, CA, Nader Agha has been involved in residential, commercial, and industrial real estate projects for over four decades. He is the founder of Agha Construction, a real estate firm that focuses on real estate property ownership and management. Given his extensive involvement in real estate transactions in California and beyond, Nader Agha is well versed in various real estate analysis techniques, such as neighborhood analysis.

Neighborhood analysis helps real estate investors in discovering the best locations to invest in based on key parameters, such as real estate analytics and data comparisons.

The best way to perform a neighborhood analysis is to visit the area in-person to obtain first impressions which are vital in decision-making. For instance, you can drive around the neighborhood both on weekdays and weekends in the morning and evening to get a general perspective of how people live and interact with each other.

Other key issues to investigate about a neighborhood include how residents commute to work and back home, the general economic condition, community activities, and the time and frequency that people visit markets, cafes, and other social amenities. Also, be sure to investigate whether residents are employed or in business. Finally, analyze data on foreclosures to get an idea of the people's (and the community as a whole) economic status and capacity to remain as part of the neighborhood.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Common Mistakes New Authors Need to Avoid


Based in Monterey, CA, Nader Agha has real estate development experience that spans over four decades. With extensive knowledge in residential, commercial, and industrial real estate, he is the founder of Agha Construction, a real estate investment, and management company in Monterey, CA. Nader Agha is passionate about writing and has been writing short stories and scripts since he was a teenager.

The road to becoming a polished writer can be long and challenging which scares many new writers. However, you can excel as a writer so long as you have the passion and commitment to see your career grow. Below are common mistakes that many writers end up doing while working on their first project.

1. Not proofreading their work to remove typos. To save time and effort, you must edit your work as much as you can. Doing so will allow you to correct your mistakes sooner than later.

2. Failure to have an audience means your book will be welcomed with low reception. It is advisable to begin working on building and interacting with your audience who can also share ideas on the kind of content they would like.

3. Repetitions. Even though repetition is sometimes necessary to emphasize certain words or phrases, it should not be overdone so much so that the readers are beginning to develop disinterest.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Constitution Project Encourages Civic Learning Opportunities

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Lillian & Dan King Foundation - Teaching Youth About the Constitution

Monday, April 6, 2020

An Overview of Commercial Fish Farming


Nadar Agha, a resident of Carmel, California, has been a real estate investor for over forty years. During his career, he has purchased and renovated several large properties. Nader Agha’s current real estate holdings include property at Moss Landings Commercial Park, which he is aiming to develop into the largest commercial fishery in the United States.

Commercial fisheries are beneficial for the environment in several ways. First, they are more efficient than resource-intensive alternatives: Far fewer resources are needed to farm one pound of fish than to farm one pound of other proteins, such as beef or chicken.

In addition, farmers can control the levels of mercury and other toxins in the feed of commercially farmed fish, ensuring a healthier end product for consumers. Finally, the technique of polyculture, which incorporates the farming of filter feeders such as shellfish into the farming of other types of fish, reduces the environmental impact of the farming system as a whole. Together, these practices ensure that commercially farmed fish feed more people with fewer resources, and minimize environmental impacts as a result.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Luxury Living at the Holman Building



Nader Agha is the owner of Agha Construction in Monterey, CA. He established two subdivisions in Soledad, CA which helped increase the population of the city from around 4,000 to 26,000 over four decades. Nader Agha manages several well-known properties in the Monterey area, including the Holman Building.


Located in downtown Pacific Grove, the Holman Building has a history dating over 90 years. It was owned by Rensselaer Luther Holman, who developed the building in 1924 and made it into the largest independent department store between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Later housing an antique mall, it has since been redeveloped into a modern luxury address with 25 residences that includes four stunning penthouses with generous outdoor living areas.



The Holman Building has been carefully restored to its original splendor giving the residences timeless allure. The homes feature oversized windows that boast of expansive ocean and downtown views. Standard amenities include abundant natural light, open concept floor plan, high-speed internet connection, large walk-in closets, designer-inspired gourmet kitchen, and more.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Tips for Writing Captivating Short Stories

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A real estate expert based in Monterey, CA, Nader Agha is at the forefront of property development, having supervised the construction of numerous successful projects in the CA region. An electronics graduate of Monterey Peninsula College, he has over 40 years of experience in residential, industrial, and commercial real estate. Outside of his professional duties, Nader Agha has a passion for writing short stories and scripts, and has been writing since he was a teenager.

Writing short stories is a great way to kick-start your writing career, considering the challenges are similar when crafting a longer fiction story. Writing a great short story requires one to be knowledgeable about how to creatively incorporate all the primary elements of fiction. For starters, it’s good to read and analyze as many stories as possible, as this helps a writer learn about content structure and verbiage, which enables them create captivating short stories.

An interesting short story should begin with an attractive title that grabs the reader’s attention. A good title should stand out, arouse curiosity, and spark some emotion. Short story writers should use only a few characters, and focus on one point of view. Since it’s a short story, both the protagonist and ancillary/small characters should be described in an economical way. Having only one or two protagonists reduces a writer’s chances of switching perspectives, which is advisable for a short story.