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Real Estate Trivia

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I've added these real estate trivia questions for your enjoyment. And you might learn something new in the process! Have fun...
 


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What was the world's highest viewing platform before the opening of the Empire State Building in 1939?

A  The Eiffel Tower, built between 1887-1889, was for 42 years the highest viewing platform in a man-made structure.

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During what months of the year do most people move from one home to another?

A  Most moves occur between the months of May and September.

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What building has been named the 21st Century Townhouse project?

A  4 townhouse in Bowie, MD made of giant foam/board panels, concrete/styrofoam block frames, steel, and aerated concrete.

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Which metropolitan area in America currently offers the most affordable market in which to buy new homes?

A  The housing market in Youngstown, Warren and Boardman, Ohio is currently the most affordable metro area in the U.S.

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What real estate term was first used in the 19th century and means "a high-flying flag on a ship"?

A  Skyscraper was first used in the 1880s when office buildings of 10 stories or more were built in Chicago and New York.

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Pricing >Maximum Profit

Everyone wants to get the maximum amount possible when they sell their home, but many homes sit on the market because they are overpriced. One real estate axiom states that "the true monetary value of real estate is what someone is actually willing to pay for it". A professional real estate agent determines the asking price of a property by examining the selling price of comparable homes in the area which have closed.

A seller might occasionally be heard to complain that a sales professional "lowballed" their home for a quick, easy sale. However, real estate agents always work to maximize their seller's profit. They price your home based on a careful calculation of the maximum amount you should be able to get (with a little room to negotiate).

If you are really serious about selling your home, work with your sales professional to make sure that it is priced right.

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Real Estate Trivia

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What 70-room East Coast mansion was built as a summer home and is known as a "Gilded Age cottage"?

A 
Cornelius Vanderbilt's "Breakers" Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, named for the waves crashing along the cliff that separates the property from the ocean.
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Ann Picard, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan, Alabama home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT

Ann Picard
Ann Picard Realty Inc.

25042 Perdido Beach Blvd P O Box 1147
Orange Beach
AL 36561
251-543-6400
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Ann is originally from the mountains of North Carolina. She has lived on the GulfCoast for many years and has traveled extensively selling resort real estate. She specializes in beach and waterfront condominiums, homes and building lots. Her 25 years of experience and knowledge gives any buyer or seller an edge on the market. Mingle that with integrity, dependability and professionalism and you have the best in listing, selling, renting or management of your property. She is licensed in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands. NO REALTOR IS MORE COMMITTED AND HAS YOU COVERED BETTER THAN ANN! CALL OR E-MAIL HER TODAY! 251-543-6400 OR pannpicard@aol.com

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