Should You Build a Pool or Buy a Home With One Instead? What is the price difference between homes that do and don't have pools? How much does it cost to have a pool built and what are the creative ways to get it paid for? In this episode, Phil Kruse talks about this and more. He also helps you understand maintenance concerns and the "emotional ROI" associated with owning a pool. It isn't just about the money! 

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School grades Florida, Orlando, Orange County... How are they figured? In this episode, Phil Kruse discusses the newly announced A rated schools in Orlando, how the state figures the school grades, how State school grades relate to Zillow's ranking system and more!

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Whats next for the Eyesore on I-4? In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the original vision of the founder of The Majesty Building (as it was called) from back in 2001. He discusses what was happening back in 2001, some other comparable problem projects in Orlando, what is happening now with the Eyesore on I-4, and a brief history of one of Orlando's most notorious constrcution projects. 

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Would you pay extra to be told how long to cut your grass, where to park your car or what color to paint your house? Home Owners Association Rules can be a hassle, but are they always a bad thing? In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the most common Home Owners Association rules, what HOA cousins are and what you need to know if you are selling or buying a home in an HOA or condo association community.  

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The Kitchen House is Changing Orlando's Food Culture! Imagine you and your spouse at a restaurant - with a catch. You harvest your own vegetables and cook your own meal! Listen as Phil Kruse interviews Megan Amnott & Julianna Calloway of The Kitchen House. They discuss what a full garden to kitchen experience is, some the the famous chefs from Orlando supporting the organization, and how adults and kids alike can enjoy this hidden gem, located right in the heart of College Park, FL.

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Did you know that the “air” in AirBNB comes from the word air in air mattress? And are they legal in Orlando? In this episode Phil Kruse recaps an old episode form 2023 where he discusses where you can and cannot do AirBNB in Orlando, how to maximize the profits of your short term rental and even a back up plan for if your AirBNB in Orlando fails.

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Will MLB in Orlando finally be a real thing? What do a billion-dollar attorney, a Hall of Fame shortstop, and a legendary sports promoter have in common? They're betting big on Orlando becoming Major League Baseball’s next great city. And they just raised $2.5 billion to prove it. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses the very real possibility that the MLB in Orlando will be a real thing sometime within the next few year. He talks about the money and players involved, the location of the Orlando Dreamers potential new stadium, and how Orlando might even "steal" the Rays away from Tamps.

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Orlando Vietnamese Culture was shaped by one of the largest refugee movements in modern human history. In this episode, Phil Kruse talks about how Mills 50 in Orlando became "Little Vietnam", why the Vietnamese chose Orlando, and the current culture and restaurant scene associated with those of Vietnamese decent here in Orlando. 

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Just an hour east of Orlando is Florida & Orlando's Space Coast. And what’s brewing there could be Central Florida’s biggest growth engine over the next decade. In this episode Phil Kruse discusses Orlando’s game-changing Space Coast, who the key players area, how UCF fits into the mix and how Orlando's Space Coast will effect the real estate market now, and in the future. 

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What are Granny Flats and can you build a house behind your house in Orlando? Listen as Phil Kruse explains what Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are and if you can build one, and benefit from one, right here in Orlando. He also discusses income potential from the units, lifestyle enhancements from having your parents live in one, and also the laws in Orange County, Orlando and around the state of Florida.

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