Are you looking to buy land to build your dream home? Before purchasing or investing in land here are a few questions you will want to ask.  

1. What are the zoning regulations and building codes for this land?

When it comes to purchasing land, you will want to know how that property is zoned. These zoning regulations will depend on the land and what it will be used for. If you are wanting to build a house, for example, it is important that the zoning allows for single-family homes. 

Finding the zoning codes and laws can be a bit tricky, this is why teaming up with a knowledgeable agent is beneficial: Your agent will research and determine which laws apply to your property.

 2. Is the land buildable?

Now that you’ve found land with the

Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day started as a religious holiday? As a matter of fact, St. Patrick wasn’t Irish at all. The history of St. Paddy’s day dates back to hundreds of years and the modernized American version is actually very different from how it was originally celebrated.

St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain, at the age of 16 he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland to become a slave. He eventually escaped and went back to Britain, converted to Christianity then came back to Ireland to share the gospel, using the Shamrock to explain the Trinity. By the time of his death, March 17, 461, he was known for his good deeds and charitable works. Ireland came to celebrate St. Patrick with religious service and feasts every 17th of

Selling your home can be a complex process that is why we, at Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate,  have a team of professional real estate agents that are ready to guide you through every step of the selling process. We know you have a lot of questions; therefore, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about selling a home below.

1. Do I have to have an agent to sell my home?   Technically no, but you’d be ill-advised to attempt to sell your home on your own.  While there are many reasons why it’s best to partner with an agent, two of the biggest reasons are negotiation and real estate laws. If you decide to list your home as “For Sale By Owner”, you will be legally liable for the contract and adhering to any real

B&C Gives Back:

We are firm believers in pouring back into our community and this has truly been a successful year of giving back. We take great pride in helping and servicing the CSRA; It’s our way of showing that we care. In 2021, we teamed up with local and non-profit organizations such as: United Way, Children’s Hospital of Georgia, The Golden Harvest Table, Salvation Army, and other charities to raise money. All donations were used to help fund resources for our local families in need.

Stuff the Bus

Throughout the summer, B&C collected backpacks and school supplies to help kids who need it the most in the CSRA. Our goal was to provide these children with the supplies they will need to succeed in the classroom.

Harvest Food Bank- PBJ

Enjoy festive activities for the whole family all December right here in the CSRA.  From Christmas lightings to Santa sightings we’ve narrowed down some of the most jolliest events to attend this holiday season. 

FESTIVALS AND PARADES

Aiken Downtown Tree Lighting

Date: December 3rd

Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Location: Newberry Street

Free Admission

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Christmas Light Up Spectacular

Date: December 3rd

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location: Augusta Commons

Free Admission

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Christmas on Liberty Square

Date: December 4th

Time: 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Waynesboro

Free Admission

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Grovetown Christmas Festival

Time: December 4th

Date:

Thanksgiving, also known as “Turkey Day”  is a national holiday where friends and family gather around the dining room table to give thanks over a bountiful harvest of turkey, dressing and lots of delectable sides.

Most of us have our own Thanksgiving traditions which mimics the way our family did it or the way our extended family celebrated; while each family tradition may vary, it usually circles back to reflecting on what we are grateful for over a big meal shared with our loved ones.

We asked some of our agents to share what some of their Thanksgiving traditions were and their answers are below:

Agent: Diane Smith

Agent: Jason McFadden

Agent: Myra Calhoun

Agent: Pat Goodwin

Agent:

October brings a variety of Halloween-themed events to Augusta.  From family-friendly activities like corn mazes and pumpkin patches to more spine-tingling options like haunted houses and scary movies, the CSRA is full of fun festive ways to celebrate. Whether you are local or passing through this Halloween season, don’t miss out on all of the thrills and chills Augusta has to offer!

Load up your ghosts and ghouls and check out a few of our agents' recommendations for some family-friendly Halloween events.

AGENTS ANSWERS:

Agent: Jason McFadden   Recommendation: Steed’s Dairy Corn Maze

Agent: David Avery Recommendation: Kroc Center

Agent: Pat Goodwin  Recommendation: Marvin Methodist Church

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