{"id":10884,"date":"2026-07-26T18:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T18:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?p=10884"},"modified":"2026-08-16T17:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T17:38:04","slug":"wayne-county-real-estate-market-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?p=10884","title":{"rendered":"Wayne County Real Estate Market: Buyer&#8217;s or Seller&#8217;s 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:72px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:48px;min-height:420px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-50 size-full\" alt=\"Wayne County, GA park walk on the river.\" src=\"http:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water.jpg\" style=\"object-position:45% 23%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"45% 23%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Wayne-County-Water-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-forest-green-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-083105da wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-warm-amber-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase\">Market Update<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:300\">Buyer&#8217;s or Seller&#8217;s Market? A Wayne County Reality Check for 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ed8035bb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:16px\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-base-color has-small-font-size\">Jacqueline Elder<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide wp-container-content-9d25eabc is-style-wide--1\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-base-color\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-26T17:43:57.381Z\">July 26, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide wp-container-content-9d25eabc is-style-wide--2\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3)\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-elements-3 wp-block-post-time-to-read has-text-color has-base-color has-small-font-size\">8\u201312 minutes<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e59db523 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:56px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone wants to know which side of the table has the advantage right now. The honest answer in Wayne County and Southeast Georgia is more nuanced than a simple label \u2014 and understanding the real picture is worth more than any headline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow is-style-plain--3\" style=\"border-left-color:#9B7D35;border-left-width:4px;padding-left:20px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.405), 20px);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Is it a buyer&#8217;s market or a seller&#8217;s market?&#8221; It is one of the most common questions Heather gets \u2014 from people thinking about buying their first home in Jesup, from longtime Wayne County homeowners wondering if now is the right time to list, and from investors eyeing the Golden Isles. And while the question is simple, the answer requires a little more unpacking than most real estate headlines provide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the reality in mid-2026: the Georgia real estate market as a whole has shifted toward balance. Statewide, homes are selling at about 99% of asking price \u2014 meaning sellers are still holding their own, but buyers have regained meaningful negotiating power. Days on market have increased. Inventory is up. The frenzied multiple-offer environment of 2021 and 2022 has cooled considerably. But Southeast Georgia \u2014 and Wayne County in particular \u2014 tells its own story, separate from what is happening in Atlanta, Savannah, or the suburbs. Here is what you actually need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8c6f50d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7217af77 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-forest-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:16px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.148), 42px);font-weight:300\">99%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-cream-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Sale-to-list ratio in Georgia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-forest-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:16px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.148), 42px);font-weight:300\">59 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-cream-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Avg days on market statewide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-forest-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:16px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.148), 42px);font-weight:300\">9.2%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-cream-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase\">Georgia median price increase<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3ffd77d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">What &#8220;Buyer&#8217;s Market&#8221; and &#8220;Seller&#8217;s Market&#8221; Actually Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we talk about Wayne County specifically, it is worth making sure we are all speaking the same language. These terms get thrown around constantly, but their actual definitions matter. A seller&#8217;s market exists when demand outpaces supply. There are more buyers looking for homes than there are homes available. In that environment, sellers can price aggressively, receive multiple offers, and often sell above asking price with minimal concessions. Buyers have to move fast, waive contingencies, and compete. Think Georgia in 2021 and 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer&#8217;s market is the opposite. Supply exceeds demand. There are more homes available than there are qualified buyers to purchase them. Prices soften, homes sit longer, and sellers have to negotiate. Buyers can take their time, ask for repairs, request closing cost contributions, and generally have the upper hand. A balanced market \u2014 where supply and demand are roughly equal \u2014 is the healthiest long-term condition for both sides. Neither party is desperate. Prices are fair. Negotiations are reasonable. Right now in Georgia broadly, we are edging toward balance with seller advantage still intact in most markets. But within that picture, Southeast Georgia has its own dynamics that are worth understanding community by community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3ffd77d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">Wayne County and Jesup \u2014 Still Favoring Sellers, But Calmer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wayne County has maintained seller&#8217;s market conditions through 2025 and into 2026, but the intensity has softened noticeably from the peak years. Here is what that means in practical terms for buyers and sellers right now. For buyers in Jesup and Wayne County, the good news is that the days of submitting offers sight unseen and waiving every inspection are largely behind us. You have time to look carefully. You can ask for a home inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, you can negotiate closing cost assistance or repairs \u2014 particularly on homes that have sat on the market for more than 30 days. Wayne County&#8217;s median home price remains well below Georgia&#8217;s statewide median of approximately $389,900, which means your purchasing power here goes significantly further than in most of the state. For sellers in Wayne County, the good news is equally real: well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling. The keyword is well-priced. The buyers who are active in this market are informed. They have done their research. Overpricing a home in this environment \u2014 hoping to capture a peak-market windfall \u2014 tends to result in the home sitting, price reductions, and ultimately less money than a realistic pricing strategy from day one would have produced. Heather&#8217;s approach to pricing is grounded in real comparable sales data, not wishful thinking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-background\" style=\"border-left-color:#9B7D35;border-left-width:4px;background-color:#F5F0E8;padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;In Wayne County right now, the sellers who win are the ones who price right from day one. The buyers who win are the ones who come in prepared and pre-approved.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The local inventory picture matters too. Wayne County does not have an enormous volume of homes on the market at any given time. When a quality property hits the market at the right price \u2014 a move-in-ready three-bedroom in a good school zone, a piece of land with road frontage, a home with acreage \u2014 it still generates real interest and can move quickly. The difference from 2021 is that buyers are not panicking. They are evaluating. And sellers who understand that distinction tend to do very well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3ffd77d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">Brunswick, Golden Isles, and St. Simons \u2014 A Different Conversation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coastal markets tell a somewhat different story from inland Wayne County, and it is worth separating them clearly because the dynamics are distinct. Brunswick has seen healthy price appreciation and relatively stable demand. It benefits from its proximity to the Golden Isles without carrying the premium price tag of St. Simons Island or Sea Island. For buyers looking at the Golden Isles area but working with a tighter budget, Brunswick continues to represent real value \u2014 and Heather has seen increasing interest from buyers relocating from larger Georgia cities who are discovering what Brunswick residents have known for years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Simons Island is arguably the most interesting market in the region right now. The surge of pandemic-era demand has leveled off, and the market has transitioned from a frenzied seller&#8217;s environment to something closer to balance \u2014 which actually creates opportunity for prepared buyers. Properties that would have received five offers in 48 hours in 2021 are now sitting for 30, 45, or 60 days. Sellers have adjusted their expectations. Negotiating is possible again in a way it simply was not two or three years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For investors specifically, the St. Simons and Golden Isles short-term rental market remains one of the strongest in Georgia. Coastal properties with Airbnb and VRBO income potential are a different calculation than a standard primary residence purchase \u2014 and that calculation still pencils out favorably for the right property at the right price point. The Golden Isles broadly remain a seller&#8217;s market by most metrics, but a calmer one. Heather monitors these markets daily and can give you a real-time read on any specific neighborhood, price range, or property type you are interested in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3ffd77d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">What This Means If You Are Thinking About Selling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a home in Wayne County or along the Georgia coast and you have been thinking about selling \u2014 2026 is still a strong time to do it. You are not selling at the absolute peak, but you are selling in a market where qualified buyers exist, prices are healthy, and a strategic approach to listing will produce a solid result. Here is what Heather recommends for sellers in the current environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-cream-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dc633aa6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-weight:600\">What Smart Sellers Are Doing Right Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:8px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price it right from day one. Overpriced homes are accumulating days on market and eventually selling for less than they would have at an accurate initial price. Your first two weeks on the market are your most powerful \u2014 do not waste them with a number the market will not support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the home well. Buyers have options again. First impressions matter more than they did when inventory was scarce. Professional photography, a clean home, and a few strategic improvements go a long way in this environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know your numbers. Understand your equity position, your net proceeds after closing costs and commissions, and where you are going next. Sellers who know their numbers negotiate from a position of strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be ready to negotiate. Buyers are asking for things again \u2014 inspections, repairs, closing cost contributions, home warranties. Deciding in advance what you are and are not willing to concede makes negotiations faster and less stressful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time your listing strategically. Spring and early summer are traditionally the strongest selling seasons in South Georgia. But Heather can tell you specifically when activity picks up in your neighborhood and price range \u2014 it varies more than most people realize.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather provides every seller with a full Comparative Market Analysis \u2014 a real data-driven look at what comparable homes in your area have actually sold for recently, not what they were listed for. That distinction matters enormously in a market that is actively adjusting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3ffd77d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">What This Means If You Are Thinking About Buying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For buyers, the current environment in Southeast Georgia is genuinely one of the better windows in the past several years. You have more options, more time to decide, and more negotiating room than you would have had in 2021 or 2022. That does not mean the market is soft or that deals are everywhere \u2014 but it does mean that a prepared, pre-approved buyer working with a knowledgeable local agent can find and secure a great property without the desperation of the peak years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What defines a prepared buyer in this market: You are pre-approved \u2014 not just pre-qualified \u2014 by a lender who understands the Southeast Georgia market. You know your budget and your monthly payment at today&#8217;s rates. You have a clear sense of what you need versus what you want. And you have a local agent who can tell you whether a property is priced fairly, what comparable homes have sold for, and what a reasonable offer looks like given how long the home has been on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That last point matters more than most buyers realize. A home that has been sitting for 45 days in this market is telling you something. A home that went under contract in five days and fell through is telling you something else. Reading those signals correctly requires local knowledge \u2014 and that is exactly what Heather brings to every buyer she works with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3e1eb731 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:56px;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#E8E4DF;border-bottom-width:1px;padding-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">The Bottom Line for Southeast Georgia in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Georgia real estate market has matured from the chaos of 2021. That is good news for everyone. Buyers have breathing room. Sellers still have equity and demand. The extremes have moderated, and the result is a market where thoughtful decisions tend to produce good outcomes on both sides. In Wayne County and Jesup, sellers still hold a modest advantage \u2014 but only if they price and present strategically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Golden Isles and St. Simons Island, buyers have recaptured meaningful negotiating power for the first time in years. In Brunswick, the value proposition remains strong for buyers seeking coastal access without the coastal price tag. No matter which side of the transaction you are on, the same principle applies: the more informed you are, the better you will do. Market conditions set the stage \u2014 but your preparation, your strategy, and your agent&#8217;s knowledge determine the actual outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather has watched this market through its highs, its frenzy, and its current settling. She knows what the data says, she knows what the streets in Jesup look like right now, and she knows what buyers are offering and what sellers are accepting across every price range she works in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want an honest read on where things stand in your specific situation \u2014 whether you are thinking about listing, buying, or just starting to pay attention \u2014 reach out. The conversation is always free, and it is always worth having.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-cream-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76d16ed4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-left-color:#2B5219;border-left-width:4px;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:32px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:48px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bf71c5f3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:120px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized has-custom-border is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1178\" height=\"1762\" src=\"http:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918.jpg\" alt=\"Heather Tyre, Realtor\" class=\"wp-image-43\" style=\"border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:48% 15%;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918.jpg 1178w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918-768x1149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-May-13-2026-4-47-02-AM-scaled-e1782263400918-1027x1536.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1178px) 100vw, 1178px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-antique-gold-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:4px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Written by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-forest-green-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:400\">Heather Tyre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;font-size:14px\">Heather is a licensed Realtor\u00ae with eXp Realty and founder of Heather Tyre Home and Land Group. Having lived in Wayne County since she was a teenager, she specializes in residential sales, new construction, investment properties, and short-term rentals across Jesup, Brunswick, and the Golden Isles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/about\/\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase\">More about Heather \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=buyers-market\" rel=\"tag\">Buyer&#8217;s Market<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=golden-isles\" rel=\"tag\">Golden Isles<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=market-trends\" rel=\"tag\">Market Trends<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=real-estate\" rel=\"tag\">Real Estate<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=sellers-market\" rel=\"tag\">Seller&#8217;s Market<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=south-georgia\" rel=\"tag\">South Georgia<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heathertyrehomeandlandgroup.com\/?tag=wayne-county\" rel=\"tag\">Wayne County<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-custom-forest-green-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bb9e0a4d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:64px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:64px;padding-left:48px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:300\">Want to Know Where You Stand in This Market?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\">Whether you&#8217;re buying or selling, Heather can give you a real-time read on what&#8217;s happening in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c126b804 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-warm-amber-background-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/sell\/#home-value\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Get Your Home&#8217;s Value<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-forest-green-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/buy\/\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Search Homes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/about\/\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase\">Meet Heather<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone wants to know which side of the table has the advantage right now. 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