Blanchard And Calhoun Real Estate Martinez, GA

Shahnaz Dowydar was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt and moved to the Augusta area 12 years ago. Before moving to the United States, she worked as a drafter and Document Control Supervisor for Dillingham ABB Susa International Construction Company building an airport for the Egyptian Air Force. She also went to Augusta Technical College and earned a Diploma in Computer Design Graphics, which includes drawing and designing houses. Her broad knowledge of all blue prints and building construction materials can help guide you in the sale or purchase of your home. She is a member of the National, Georgia and Greater Augusta Association of REALTORS®. When you buy or sell a home in GA or SC, call Shahnaz, she will get the job done.

If you are interested in learning the Arabic language, she will be more than glad to help.

Company Description:

George C. Blanchard and Francis A. Calhoun founded Blanchard and Calhoun in 1919 as a residential and commercial brokerage, property management, and insurance business. A few years later, Mr. Calhoun sold his ownership to George Blanchard, however; the company name Blanchard and Calhoun remained. In 1945, Thomas M. Blanchard, Sr. returned from World War II and joined Blanchard and Calhoun.

In 1958, Thomas M. Blanchard Sr., was elected President of Blanchard and Calhoun. The company was soon reorganized into two companies: Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company and Blanchard and Calhoun Mortgage Company, with insurance and property management operating as departments within the real estate company.

In 1972, Blanchard and Calhoun Mortgage Company was sold to NCNB. Blanchard & Calhoun's Original Building. Realizing the importance of having a mortgage company to compliment the real estate and insurance functions, Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company formed Augusta Mortgage Company as a subsidiary in 1976. Blanchard and Calhoun Commercial Corporation was formed in 1987, to focus on commercial real estate development and brokerage services. In 1985, Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr. was named President of Blanchard and Calhoun, and in 1997, Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Agency, Inc. incorporated.

Today, Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr., grandson of founder George Blanchard, is President of Blanchard and Calhoun. For over four generations, the Blanchard and Calhoun family of businesses has become synonymous with Augusta and its development of residential and commercial communities. From the residential or commercial real estate transaction, property management, development, relocation, personal or commercial insurance, and mortgage lending, Blanchard and Calhoun is the only company to provide Augusta with the most comprehensive list of services. Having served the Augusta area longer than any other local real estate company, our firm is committed to providing our clients and customers continuing, life-time service in all aspects of property ownership.

Blanchard and Calhoun compliments the real estate transaction by providing Insurance and Mortgage Lending services for any real estate transaction, with our “Family of Business” concept.

We have been in business for over 87 years and will continue to be committed to Augusta, its history and its future.

Community Involvement

Blanchard and Calhoun has been involved in the development and growth of the CSRA in many facets since 1919. We have developed many outstanding neighborhood communities which are a vital part of the growth of the Augusta area such as:

Arrowhead	Ashton Woods	Bransford Place
Brookwood	Cambridge	Connemarra
Cottages at Windy Hill	Country Club Hills	Deerwood
Farmington	Forrest Hills	Hill Creek
Merrymont	National Hills	Northridge
Northwood	Oakbrook	Pinebrook
River Retreat	Southwick	Thomas Woods
Tudor Branch	Vineland	Watervale
Westchester	Willow Lake	Woodgate

Blanchard and Calhoun prides itself on its efforts of being a cornerstone in the development of the Augusta area for 85 years. In addition to providing neighborhoods and homes, Blanchard and Calhoun actively give back to its community each year by contributing to over 50 different charities and organizations.

We truly are committed to the Augusta area, its history, and its future.

Blanchard & Calhoun Today

Blanchard and Calhoun has celebrated over 87 years of service. The company has grown and developed into a multi-faceted organization through its “Family of Businesses”, which now includes Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company, Augusta Mortgage Company and Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Agency, Inc.

Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company is one of the areas largest independent real estate agencies with over 230 agents and five branch offices to serve all of your real estate needs. All Blanchard and Calhoun agents are licensed and are members of the Greater Augusta Association of Realtors, Aiken Board of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. The company was ranked one of the largest independent real estate companies in the United States as well as one of the top 500 brokers in the United States by Real Trends Magazine in 2003 and 2005.

Blanchard and Calhoun’s Property Management Department manages over 200 single family homes for leasing, over 1000 apartment units, and over 100 commercial properties, shopping centers, office and industrial parks, and homeowner associations.

Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate also has a full service relocation department to help assist families, individuals and corporate groups relocating to virtually any community in the United States and abroad.

Although Blanchard and Calhoun has grown tremendously and experienced many changes, the company’s commitment to quality customer service remains strong. At Blanchard and Calhoun, our firm is committed to providing our clients and customers continuing, lifetime service in all aspects of property ownership.
Blanchard and Calhoun has been in business for 85 years and is committed to continuing to serve the real estate needs of the Greater Augusta area and the needs of our community.

"Image to the left" Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr., Thomas M. Blanchard III, Carey B. Daniel, Thomas M. Blanchard Sr.