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Ivey Residential, LLC, a new home builder based in Evans, GA, was awarded the Builder of Choice™ award by its trade and supplier partners for demonstrating excellence in managing their trade and supplier relationships.

Prudential Beazley Real Estate announced on their blog that as of April 14, their name will be Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. "While the Prudential Beazley Real Estate name is retiring, we will continue to offer the same great services we have been offering for decades," says Prudential Beazley Real Estate, who ensures readers that beneath the new name is the same family-owned and operated business with great values and high quality services.

A brand new Walmart Neighborhood Market is coming to Augusta. The new market will be smaller than a Walmart Super Center, but will still offer grocery items along with a selection of pharmaceuticals.

­­A new home neighborhood is coming to Grovetown, Georgia next Summer. Prudential Beazley Real Estate announced plans of their newest new home community on their blog last week. Kelarie is to be built by three of Columbia County's most exceptional builders: Bill Beazley Homes, Downeast Homebuilders, and Pierwood Construction and will be located off Baker Place Road. The neighborhood will be convenient to a number of amenities including restaurants, entertainment, and brand new shopping centers.

The Elf on a Shelf has become a popular tradition for families with young children. And now, even schools and businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. This week on their blog, Bill Beazley Homes gave readers a glimpse into their own holiday tradition by posting pictures of their Elf on the Shelf, Elfred, and his unique antics around the office. "Santa's little helper returned to us December 1st and has been sprinkling joy around the office ever since," said Bill Beazley Homes, "We love to walk in each morning and find out what mischief he's gotten himself into and what little bits of Christmas magic he's left for us."

Bill Beazley Homes wants readers to know that decorating for the holidays doesn't have to cost a small fortune. With the right embellishments, homeowners can decorate their home or business without "spending the dough". In their blog last week Bill Beazley Homes shares their holiday decor ideas from their own design center and gives readers helpful tips for how to decorate for the season on a budget.

The goal of the Prudential Beazley Real Estate Agent of the Month Award is to, "recognize those outstanding real estate agents who constantly put their best foot forward," as well as "inspire others to reach new levels of success within the company," Prudential Beazley Real Estate said on their blog last week. The blog highlighted the successes of Grail Trzonkowski, Tar La Mantia, and Patti Cornette who were awarded the Agent of the Month Awards for the second month in a row.

Augusta city residents will soon have a new Walmart Neighborhood Market in their neighborhood. Bill Beazley Homes revealed last week that the new smaller market will offer grocery and pharmaceutical items. The market will also be smaller than the typical Walmart Supercenter, giving residents the intimate shopping experience they desire.

North Augusta, South Carolina has opened its first Park and Ride and expectations are high. Prudential Beazley Real Estate announced on their blog last week that the new facility is expected to encourage carpooling by providing a central meeting place to commute to work. "More industries are doing what they can to address issues such as air pollution and carbon emissions," said Prudential Beazley Real Estate on their blog this week. "This year Aiken County stepped up to join the cause."

With its business opportunities, quality of life, and small town feel, Grovetown, Georgia has enticed home buyers around the world to settle down. It has numerous things to offer its residents including a growing population and diverse community. In addition, Bill Beazley Homes reports that, "Grovetown, Georgia works relentlessly to provide a safe and secure community for its residents."

Bill Beazley Homes builds their homes in communities that are chosen specifically for their beauty, convenience, and safety, safety being one of their biggest concerns. However, as they point out on this weeks blog, safety and security aren't always the easiest things to see with the naked eye. Unlike schools and housing costs, crime is not something a home buyer can often find on a flyer. But thanks to the researchers at Movoto Real Estate home buyers can now view the 10 safest cities in Georgia for themselves. Making it onto the list is one of Bill Beazley Home's very own communities.

Sixty new village lots are coming to Hayne's Station in Augusta, Georgia. The home builder, Bill Beazley Homes, announced plans for the new phase in their blog last week. This will be Hayne's Station's fifth construction phase. The third and fourth phases were added earlier in the year, which included a total of 53 lots. "This surge in development is a testament to how highly sought after this neighborhood is," said Bill Beazley Homes in their blog.

Last week on their blog, Prudential Beazley Real Estate announced that Grovetown, Georgia will be growing in the next few years, especially off the Grovetown exit. "Developers are currently forging ahead on plans for a 35-acre commercial development the keystone of which will be an 114,000 square-foot Kroger Marketplace." said Prudential Beazley Real Estate. The large shopping center will include nine retail and restaurant out parcels in addition to the Augusta area's first Kroger Marketplace.

In their blog last week, Bill Beazley Homes announced Aiken, South Carolina was named one of Where to Retire's top retirement destination cities. In the magazine, Aiken was said to be, “beloved for its mild weather.” Bill Beazley Homes also points out that Aiken is the ultimate retiree's dream, offering not only a low cost of living but quality health care facilities, recreational activities and opportunities for social gatherings. “Aiken, South Carolina has all the qualities retirees look for in a retirement destination and more,” says Bill Beazley Homes. Aiken was profiled in the November/December issue of Where to Retire, which was made available October 14, 2014.

Prudential Beazley Real Estate represents a few of the finest neighborhoods in the Augusta metro area. Each one is unique in design, layout, and atmosphere, but all boast the same superior quality and convenience. The home builders who build these communities are dedicated to providing great customer service and will continue to improve upon the communities even after their lots are filled.

Bill Beazley Homes has announced that Willow Oak Village Phase 3 is now open. This development will bring in dozens of new lots and give home buyers more opportunity to get their hands on a wonderful and affordable new home. “The second section at Willow Oak Village went very fast and the same is expected of section 3,” says Bill Beazley Homes in their blog. Lots at Willow Oak Village are desired for their convenient location near employers and reputable schools.

“Gregg's Mill is an upscale community without the upscale prices,” says Prudential Beazley Real Estate in their recent blog, and soon more families will be able to settle down there. Gregg's Mill in Graniteville, SC is expecting 51 new lots, and the phase is expected to go fast. In addition to the lots, the builder plans to build a model home in the estate section as well as a new entrance from Sudlow Lake Road. This new entrance will provide residents with, “quicker access to shopping, entertainment, and interstates,” says Prudential Beazley Real Estate.

Prudential Beazley Real Estate recently announced their monthly Agent of the Month awards for September. The top Resale Agent Award went to Patti Cornette. The top New Home Agent awards went to Gail Trzonkowski and Tara LaMantia. Prudential Beazley Real Estate congratulates these three on their exceptional work and accomplishments within the company.

“A new phase will open soon at Gregg's Mill in Graniteville, South Carolina,” announces Bill Beazley Homes on their blog. Last week the new home builder told its readers what to expect of the new development. In this new section Gregg's Mill will feature 51 brand new lots, a new model home, and a new entrance off Sudlow Lake Road.

Bill Beazley Homes announced “Summerlin is gearing up for their fifth and final section,” on their blog this week. In this new phase Summerlin will acquire 55 new lots. Most of these new home lots will be the same size as in previous sections. However, cul-de-sac lots and corner lots will be slightly larger. The new phase is expected to give home buyers further opportunity to secure a spot in amenity-rich Columbia County.

Prudential Beazley Real Estate revealed in their blog last week that Summerlin's final phase will soon be complete. When construction is finished, Summerlin will have a total of 55 brand new lots, most of which will be the same size as lots in previous Summerlin sections. However, cul-de-sac lots will be larger as well as the four available corner lots.

As the army continues with their plans to move Cyber Command operations to Fort Gordon, Bill Beazley Homes keeps their readers updated on their blog. In December of last year, Bill Beazley Homes announced the Army's plans to consolidate Army Cyber Command operations into the 179,000 square foot facility at Fort Gordon. The move is anticipated to generate nearly 4,000 jobs and increase revenue.

In their blog this week, Prudential Beazley Real Estate reminded their readers of all the reasons to love Halloween including, “gruesome ghosts and goblins, wicked witches and warlocks, bats, the boogie man, costumes and candy corn.”

A driveway can do a lot for a home's curb appeal. In their weekly post, Prudential Beazley Real Estate demonstrates how, “with the right maintenance, the driveway has the potential to be the most defining feature in a homeowner's yard.”

This week on their blog, Bill Beazley Homes announced their achievement of the 2014 Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. For a company who for forty years has maintained a commitment to integrity, quality and honesty, this award comes as no surprise.

In their recent blog, “Floor Plans for Football Lovers,” Bill Beazley Homes highlights a wide selection of new homes with open floor plans and/or a bonus room. These beautiful, spacious homes are ideal for football viewing parties and other fall season entertainment. Whether a homeowner is, “inviting the neighbors down the street, their family, or an entire football team, our spacious homes provide plenty of elbow room for even the biggest football fans,” says Bill Beazley Homes.

In their weekly blog, Prudential Beazley Real Estate informs their readers of the changes to the FICO credit scoring formula and how it could affect their livelihoods. According to the announcement, an estimated 90% of all credit loan decisions are processed using the FICO system. A person's score can have a dramatic effect, including making it impossible to qualify for a loan.