Voice of Real Estate

Selling a house isn't just about the market — it's about what buyers see the second they walk in. In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, host Jamie Jorge sits down with Frank Dennis, co-owner of Homestretch, a real estate services company built to get homes market-ready fast.

What's really driving economic growth across the Augusta, Georgia and CSRA region? In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, host Jamie Jorge sits down with four of the region's top economic development leaders: Cal Wray (Development Authority of Augusta, Richmond County), Cheney Eldridge (Columbia County Development Authority), Austin Stacey (Burke County Development Authority), and Will Williams (Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership).

Together they break down how Richmond, Columbia, Burke, and Aiken counties work as one region instead of competing against each other, why economic development matters for everyday residents, and how growth directly impacts property taxes. 

What does it take to design a home you'll never have to leave? In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, host Jamie Jorge sits down with Will Dozier, Director of Land Development and Commercial Real Estate at Blanchard & Calhoun, to talk about Cedar Vale — a brand-new active adult community coming to Bartram Trail in Evans, Georgia.

When Hurricane Helene tore through the Augusta and CSRA region in September 2024, it became the largest storm in Georgia Power's 140-year history — by a factor of six. In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, host Jamie sits down with Kerry Bridges, Georgia Power's Region Executive for the East Region, to take you behind the scenes of one of the most massive power restoration efforts the state has ever seen.

Data centers are coming to Columbia County — and everyone has questions. In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, Jamie Jorge of Blanchard and Calhoun sits down with Heath Taylor, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, to separate fact from fear on one of the biggest topics in the CSRA right now.

In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, Jamie with Blanchard and Calhoun sits down with Dustin from Southpaw Roofing to talk about what homeowners, buyers, and sellers need to know about roofing in the Augusta and CSRA area.
Dustin shares the story behind Southpaw Roofing, how the company has grown over the years, and what makes working with a trusted local roofing company so important — especially after major storms like Hurricane Helene. They also discuss roof inspections, insurance changes, storm-chasing companies, maintenance tips, gutters, commercial roofing, and simple warning signs homeowners should watch for.

Ever wondered what a game warden actually does day-to-day? In this episode of the Blanchard and Calhoun podcast, host Jamie sits down with Game Warden Cory Bohannon to pull back the curtain on life in law enforcement "off the pavement" — and to talk about one of the most exciting youth outdoor programs in the CSRA: the Augusta Green Wings program through Ducks Unlimited.

Augusta, Georgia is about to land one of the most exciting new attractions in the Southeast — and it's happening right on the Savannah River. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jennifer Bowen, Chief Strategy Officer and Senior VP of Destination Augusta, to break down everything you need to know about The Forge Augusta, a brand-new outdoor urban adventure center coming to Riverwalk.

Why is the average first-time homebuyer now almost 40 years old? In this eye-opening conversation, Jamie Wier of Blanchard and Calhoun sits down with Tiffany Heitzman, Executive Director of the Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region, to break down what's really driving up the cost of new homes in the CSRA — and what's being done about it.

In this episode of Blanchard Biz, Jamie sits down with Tony and Eve from Georgialina Outdoor Dream Foundation to talk about the heart behind their mission and the impact they’re making across the CSRA.

Georgialina Outdoor Dream Foundation helps children with chronic or terminal illnesses experience the joy of the outdoors through hunting, fishing, camping, and other meaningful adventures. What began from a deeply personal family story has grown into a local nonprofit focused on giving kids and their families a chance to step away from hospital visits, treatments, and daily stress to simply enjoy being together.