Sarasota County commissioners approved a land swap that settles a Siesta Key beach dispute going back to around 2016. The county handed over a 50-foot-wide inland lot and took beachfront property in return. The dispute started when a Siesta Key owner said public beach signs had been placed on his private beach, people began walking onto it, and he asked the county to regulate access and staff a lifeguard. He took the county to court, and a judge rejected a challenge to the swap in March. The owner described the trade as two acres of white sandy beach with existing access going to the public in exchange for a strip with no public value. The county side of the settlement is now approved. I'm following beach access on Siesta Key for buyers weighing the key against the mainland. Tim Oyler, Realtor | Paramount Home Group | LPT Realty 📞 Text or call 813-590-6295

Twenty-five years as a realtor. 160 sales. A 5.0 rating across 17 Zillow reviews. Experience isn't a headline, it's knowing what a house is worth before the appraisal comes back, and what a contract will do before it's signed. Tampa Bay and statewide Florida. Ready to talk? No pitch. Tim Oyler, Realtor | Paramount Home Group | LPT Realty 📞 Text or call 813-590-6295

Buyers shopping new construction in Venice can now walk through something that was only on paper before. Toll Brothers says the Wellen Park amenity center is open to residents at its Oakbend community. The center has a resort-style pool, a fitness center, a clubhouse with a social lounge, pickleball and bocce courts, a playground, a viewing dock, and walking and biking trails. It belongs to the larger Wellen Park master plan, not to one street. Homes at Oakbend run from about 1,872 to more than 3,100 square feet, with three to six bedrooms, and pricing starts from the upper $400,000s. I'm following Wellen Park for buyers weighing Venice against the rest of Sarasota County. Tim Oyler, Realtor | Paramount Home Group | LPT Realty 📞 Text or call 813-590-6295

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ANOTHER 5-STAR ZILLOW REVIEW! Helping Alec and Marilyn purchase their first home was exactly why I love what I do. Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot. Financing, inspections, negotiations, contracts, deadlines, and figuring out which home is actually the right one. My job is to make that process easier. I want my buyers to understand what’s happening, know their options, and feel confident about every decision they make. And when it’s time to negotiate, I’m there to protect their interests and push for the best possible outcome. Thank you, Alec and Marilyn, for trusting me to help guide you through such an important milestone. Getting a 5-star review is awesome, but knowing you had a great experience means even more. 🏡 THINKING ABOUT BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME? You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You may be wondering: • How much home can I realistically afford? • How much money do I actually need to put down? • Are there first-time buyer programs available? • Can the seller help with closing costs? • Should I buy now or keep renting? • What areas should I be looking in? • How do I know if I’m getting a good deal? That’s where I come in. We’ll build a strategy around your budget, your goals, and your timeline — not pressure you into buying a house. Whether you’re ready today, six months from now, or simply trying to understand your options, let’s have a conversation. 📲 Call or text Tim Oyler 813-590-6295 Your first home starts with a plan. Let’s build yours. #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #TampaBayRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate

Sitting on the market with zero offers? Your mortgage might be the answer. If you bought your home when rates were 3% or 4%, that rate doesn't have to die with your sale — a buyer can take it over through something called an assumable mortgage. That means instead of paying today's 7% rate, they step into your loan at the rate you locked in years ago. That's a lower monthly payment, and in this market, that's a real edge. Most conventional loans aren't assumable. But FHA and VA loans often are — and if you have one, you may be sitting on something buyers would line up for right now. Call your mortgage servicer today and ask one simple question: "Is my loan assumable?" That's it. If the answer is yes, your agent needs to know immediately — because it changes how your home gets marketed and who it gets marketed to. And if your agent hasn't asked you this yet, that's worth a conversation. DM me if you wanna talk through your personal situation. Tim Oyler Realtor LPT Realty Lic# SL 3656828 This is market context, not financial advice — always talk to your lender / tax advisor / insurance agent for guidance specific to your situation.

🏡 FIRST-TIME BUYERS + A CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW = THIS IS WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO My first-time buyers knew what they wanted: the character and charm of a Craftsman bungalow in Old Seminole Heights. Then we found it. 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. A pool. And in this neighborhood, a home like this is a rare find. But finding the house is only half the job. Negotiating the deal is where experience matters. We were able to negotiate: 🔥 $8,000 OFF the purchase price 🔥 $18,600 in seller concessions 🔥 $26,600 in total negotiated value 🔥 Closing in under 25 days That $18,600 in concessions can make a HUGE difference for a first-time buyer by helping reduce the cash needed at closing and structuring a stronger overall deal. Find the house. Negotiate hard. Protect the client. Get it closed. If you’re thinking about buying a home, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, don’t assume the asking price is the deal. The right negotiation can change the entire math. 📲 Tim Oyler | Paramount Home Group 813-590-6610 Thinking about buying? Contact me before you start shopping. Let’s see what we can negotiate for you.

The old Pebble Creek golf course in New Tampa has been rezoned for homes. Hillsborough County commissioners approved the rezoning 5-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The vote moves builder GL Homes a step closer to building a new neighborhood on the course, which has sat closed for about five years. It took a second try. Commissioners turned down GL Homes' first request in 2023, and the case went through the courts before it was sent back to the county for a new decision. Is it final? Not yet. The residents' group Save Pebble Creek says it will appeal the vote. How many homes, and when? Tampa Bay 28's report doesn't say yet. I'm following this one for homeowners in and around Pebble Creek. Tim Oyler, Realtor | Paramount Home Group | LPT Realty 📞 Text or call 813-590-6295

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THIS is what it’s all about. Buying or selling a home isn’t just a transaction. There are questions, negotiations, inspections, deadlines and sometimes a few curveballs along the way. My job is to make sure you never feel like you’re navigating any of it alone. Rich recently trusted me with his Tampa condo purchase and his Zillow review said it best. “His knowledge and expertise in the market was invaluable. Choose him. You won’t be disappointed.” Rich, thank you for the trust, the great review and for allowing me to be part of your purchase. It was a pleasure working with you. 🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Tampa Bay? Don’t just find an agent. Find someone who will be available, communicate, negotiate and stay in your corner from the first conversation through closing. Let’s talk about your next move. 📲 Tim Oyler Paramount Home Group 813-590-6610 #TampaRealEstate #TampaRealtor #ParamountHomeGroup