The HEROES program, formerly known as Military On The Move (MOM), is a real estate rebate program designed to honor all of our workforce heroes. As an appreciation for your service to our community, we have launched a new program that provides rebates and discounts for our heroes that are buying or selling their home. 

Who Qualifies As a Hero?  Workforce Heroes include but are not limited to:

• Members of the military

• Veterans

• Department of Defense civil service employees

• Doctors

• Nurses

• First Responders (firefighters, police offices, EMT)

• Teachers

Please consult with your local real estate expert to determine eligibility.

How Does It Work?  The process is simple, if you are a

Considering dodging the crowds this year? Below are five romantic date ideas you and your sweetheart can do at home.

Dinner for Two:  What is a date without food, am I right?  You can have that intimate dining experience without going to a restaurant. Create a memorable dinner for two simply by setting the scene.  Dress the table with Valentine colors like red or pink; up the romance factor by dimming the lights, lighting a candle, and turning on soft music.

Your date gets bonus points if he/she cooks Valentine's dinner.  But if your love is no chef, no need to worry, there are plenty of great local restaurants and dining spots that can prepare the meal for you!

Watch a Movie: Snuggle up on the couch, you love birds!  Enjoy a rom-com flick or

Now that you’ve put the For Sale sign in your front yard and your property is “live” on various real estate databases, it’s time to open your home to prospective buyers.  Your real estate agent has most likely inspected your home and has given you a to-do list to get your home ready for showings. Additionally, we’ve also compiled a helpful checklist to help you prep your home for a successful open house.

1. Curb Appeal: Make a first good impression with curb appeal! The exterior of the home and the maintenance of the front yard will be the first thing a potential buyer sees. Give your home some curb appeal by sprucing up the landscape.  There are many simple and inexpensive ways to create an inviting front yard such as: mowing the grass,

Thinking about trading in your home for a smaller one? Whether you are an empty nester, retiring, or just looking for a smaller, more manageable space - there are many reasons and benefits to downsizing. If your lifestyle no longer requires a lot of square footage, here’s a 3 step plan to help you transition into that perfect smaller home.

1. Minimize your belongings. Downsizing your home will require you to minimize your belongings. And you will want to start early.  Focus on keeping what is necessary and begin purging items that you will no longer need. Think about the layout of your new home and the rooms sizes to determine which pieces of furniture will fit best in your new space; this will help you decide what items to keep.  Here are a few

Do you have real estate plans for 2021? Perhaps you are considering selling, buying, refinancing, or even reinsuring your home but not sure where to begin. Don’t fret, we are a team of real estate experts and we are here to help.  We’ve put together some action steps and listed them below to help you tackle your home goals.

Selling Your Home:  If you’re interested in putting your property on the market, now is a great time to sell. Our real estate agents are ready to guide you through the entire selling process.

Action Plan: 

• Find a listing agent

• Find out how much your home is worth (your agent will provide you with a comparative market analyst report to determine an estimate on the property’s worth).

• If applicable,

Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate had another successful year of providing the CSRA with real estate, mortgage, and insurance services despite the many obstacles of 2020- and let’s face it, this year has brought its share of challenges.  Businesses have had to adapt to new procedures and create new strategies due to COVID-19, and the real estate market was no exception. With strategic planning and strong relationships, we were able to find innovative ways to cater to our clients while conducting business seamlessly. Here is a recap of our 2020:

Awards & Recognition

Because of the challenges and bumps in the road due to COVID, awards were especially meaningful this year. Our team of staff and agents worked hard to achieve another successful

Written by
Alex Griffin | Investment Associate | Beman Group
Commercial Division

“If we avoid another lockdown of the population and broad shutdown of the economy, the Covid-19 recession is over.” Talk about a major IF statement. These were the first words spoken by Benjamin Ayers, Dean of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, at Thursday’s 2021 Economic Forecast virtual event (going virtual for the first time in the event’s 38-year history because of Covid-19). Dean Ayers’ outlook presented a rosy picture of the national and Georgian economy heading into 2021, but was predicated on two major items: 1) the development and adoption of an effective Covid-19 vaccine by mid-2021, and 2) additional fiscal stimulus passed by

Decorating a small apartment can be challenging.  So, how do you turn your home into a festive and functioning space?  Here are ten decorative tips and tricks on how to give your apartment a holiday touch.

1. Front Door: Create an inviting entrance by adding a wreath to the front door.

2. Foyer: With small spaces, like an entranceway in an apartment, less is more. Instead of bulky decorations, use a plugin or any fragrance system that will fill the air with a subtle seasonal aroma to delight the senses. 

3. Dining Table: Decorate the dining table with color coordinating place settings, a runner or placemats, and an attractive centerpiece.

4. Sitting Area: Toss a few festive pillows on the couch and chairs.

5. Fireplace:

It’s time to trade the flip flops for the boots, the swimsuit for the snowsuit, the pool for the fireplace- you get the idea; It’s also a time to prepare for the inevitable - winter. And even though it’s unlikely that a snow blizzard will occur here in the south (although anything is possible in 2020), there are still some preparation tasks you will want to tackle before temperatures take a major dip.

Insulate Windows:  If you have drafty windows, it can be difficult to keep the cold out and the heat inside of your home; As a result, your power bill is likely to increase. Below are some affordable, quick fixes to insulate your windows and keep your home warmer this Winter.

• Rope Caulk window seals: Rope Caulk, similar to Silly Putty,

Michael "Signature Mike" Siewert is an established Interior Designer and owner of Signature Interiors. After working with The Beman Group to select the site of his boutique located at 1403 Monte Sano Avenue, We wanted to discuss with him the importance of a good space, and his newest site coming to Fury's Ferry Road in Martinez.

What inspired you to pursue interior design?

I grew up with a Theatre background. I went to a Performing Arts High School with people like Lavelle Smith, Michael Jacksons choreographer and Paige Davis, the host of Trading Spaces. I decided I didn’t have a Bohemian heart and decided to change my path. I found that Interior Design was still a creative outlet for me and I had been decorating and redecorating my room