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What house is thought to be the first one designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?

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Charnley House in Chicago, Illinois, is considered to be the first home designed by Wright while at Adler & Sullivan.

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What is the longest construction time for a private residence?

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The Winchester House in San Jose, CA, was under construction for over 38 years.

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What is a VA home loan?

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The Office of Veterans Affairs guarantees small or no-down payment mortgage loans made by lenders to U.S. veterans.

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What Las Vegas hotel is famous for its casinos and is the largest hotel in the US.?

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With 5,012 rooms, the MGM Grand Casino is considered the largest hotel in the US.

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What is the most unusual maintenance project done once each year in the United States?

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The Niagara Falls is shut down for maintenance every year in the fall by diverting the flow of water for 24 hours using a massive series of pipes constructed in 1837.

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Which house over 100 years old still holds the title as the largest house in the U.S.?

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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 is the role of the U.S. Housing Authority?

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Created in 1937 by FDR, the U.S. Housing Authority provides construction loans to small communities and states.

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What architectural detail made its way into the design of many suburban homes built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s?

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The picture window was a signature of the suburban American neighborhood.

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What group of settlers introduced the log cabin to the New World?

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The Swedish settlers of Delaware brought their own timber for building log cabins, a style that originated in Finland.

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What unique contribution did the town of Flushing, New York make to the American home?

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The flush toilet was invented in Flushing.

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Where is the world's oldest pyramid?

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The oldest pyramid is the Third Pyramid of Mycerinus is at El Gizeh, Egypt; it has the largest single block weighing 320 tons.

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What is the busiest airport in the world?

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According to the Airports Council International, the Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia is currently the busiest airport in the world, serving 76.87 million passengers per year.

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What does the term Curb Appeal mean?

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This term describes how homes look from the street; this first impression is very important to prospective homebuyers.

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What is the most populous state in the United States?

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California, with 35.9 million people.

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What does the term ARM stand for?

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An ARM is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, a loan where the interest rate is tied to an economic index that fluctuates with the market.

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What is the most common street name in the US?

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Second Street ranks as the most common street name. First Street is not #1 because many "First" streets are called "Main" Street.

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What structure is regarded as the best surviving example of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture?

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The Georg Muller House in Milbach, PA, built in 1752.

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What is the earliest residential building that remains in Manhattan?

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Fraunces Tavern, built in 1719, is where George Washington delivered his Farewell Address to his officers in 1783.

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Where will you find the world's most unusual golf course?

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The only golf course on the island of Tonga has 15 holes, and no penalty against the golfer whose golf ball is stolen by a monkey.

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What famous person said this? "Real Estate is the best investment in the world because it is the only thing they're not making anymore!"

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Will Rogers, who began his career as a rope-throwing cowboy and later became a famous stage and film star.

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What are the three most common environmental toxins for which homes are tested?

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Mold, asbestos, and lead are tested by specialized inspectors as a regular part of many real estate contracts.

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What is considered one of the key elements of the American dream?

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Home ownership is considered to a key to the American dream; more than 2 million first-time buyers bought property last year.

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What area in the United States has the highest per capita income?

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The New York/New Jersey/Long Island area has a per capita income of over $750,000, according to the most current available U.S. census data.

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Which famous skilled mason laid the cornerstone of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in 1793?

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George Washington, the first President of the United States.

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What are the financial benefits of having a home near a body of water?

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The mere presence of water within 300 feet increases a home's value by 22 percent.