Enjoy! We've added these real estate trivia questions for your enjoyment. And you might learn something new in the process! Have fun... Q Which islands are considered the largest islands in the US?
A The Hawaiian Islands with 10,456 square miles are followed by Kodiak Island in Alaska at 9,510 square miles.
Q To what process do the terms closing, escrow, settlement and passing papers refer?
A These terms, which vary in different parts of the country, describe the conclusion of a real estate sale.
Q What island was sold to Peter Minuit by the Indians for goods valued at 60 guilders ($24)?
A Peter Minuit arrived with a group of Dutch settlers in 1626 and purchased what is now known as Manhattan.
Q Which home is #1 on the Top 10 list for most-visited Historic Home in the United States?
A Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, TN, attracts 600,000 visitors a year.
Q Which house over 100 years old still holds the title as the largest house in the U.S.?
A The 250-room Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, built 1890-1895 at a cost of $4.4 million, is the largest house in the US.
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What characteristics must a home have to be considered a prestigious property?
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Unique architectural design; Highly desirable location; celebrity status--owned by a well-known person.
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What famous writer's home is Rowan Oak?
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Rowan Oak in Oxford, Mississippi, was the home of William Faulkner from 1930 until his death in 1962.
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What celebrity home sold recently for a reported $5.5 million, despite its yellow-and-rust striped paint job?
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This Hollywood Hills residence was the former home of the popular singer, Madonna.
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What famous Art Deco skyscraper is decorated with eagle hood ornaments, hubcaps and abstract images of cars?
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New York's Chrysler Building, designed by architect William Van Alen in 1930, was one of the first buildings composed of stainless steel over a large surface area.
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What does the common acronym FSBO (pronounced fizzbo) stand for?
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For Sale By Owner. (Between 85 to 95% of existing homes are sold with a Realtor's help.)
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