Where is the world's oldest castle located?

-The castle at Gomdan, Yemon, dating from before A.D. 100, is considered the oldest castle; it originally had 20 stories.

What home is the best example of colonial architecture in homes designed to "grow" as the family grew?

- The House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA, that was the model for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name.

Which islands are considered the largest islands in the US?

- The Hawaiian Islands with 10,456 square miles are followed by Kodiak Island in Alaska at 9,510 square miles.

What island was sold to Peter Minuit by the Indians for goods valued at 60 guilders ($24)?

- Peter Minuit arrived with a group of Dutch settlers in 1626 and purchased what is now known as Manhattan.

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

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

What is one of the most common ways for making the interior of a home more appealing to buyers?

- Repainting walls with light, neutral colors makes it easier for a buyer to visualize how the home will look with their possessions.

What is the world's longest wall?

- The Great Wall of China, at a length of 2,150 miles, nearly three times the length of Britain.

Where are the highest median price homes in the United States currently located?

- According to the NAR, the highest median price in the second quarter of 2005 was $726,900 for homes in California's San Francisco Bay area.

What is the most common street name in the US?

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

To what process do the terms closing, escrow, settlement and passing papers refer?

- These terms, which vary in different parts of the country, describe the conclusion of a real estate sale.

Which home is #1 on the Top 10 list for most-visited Historic Home in the United States?

- Graceland, the palatial home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, TN, attracts 600,000 visitors a year.

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

- 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.