Res Market Anal and Highest and Best Use Ch 1 Quiz Flashcards

1
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“A place where goods and services are exchanged” is the definition of a:

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market

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2
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“The separation and identification of the parts of the whole” is part of the process of:

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analysis

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3
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A change in a community’s zoning ordinance would be considered a(n) ___________ force affecting values.

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governmental

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4
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A change in local employment and income levels would be considered a(n) ___________ force affecting values.

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economic

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5
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A change in typical family size in a market would be considered a(n) ___________ force affecting values.

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social

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6
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A person purchases a four-plex because it has a strong income stream. This is an example of the principle of:

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anticipation

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7
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A property owner constructs a six-car garage at a cost of $80,000. It only adds $40,000 in value to the property. What economic principle does this best demonstrate?

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Contribution

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A single-family home is situated in a growing commercial area. The highest and best use is to raze the home and construct a commercial building. A client asks an appraiser to value the property as a single-family home, and not under its highest and best use as a commercial site. What type of value is this client asking for?

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value in use

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9
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A study of the market as a whole, as well as the investigation of conditions of a component of that market, for a particular type of property, is the definition of:

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market analysis

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10
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An appraiser must value the land and the improvements based on the same use. Which economic principle or theory does this demonstrate?

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Consistent Use. Chapter 1, “Consistent-Use Theory”: The Consistent Use Theory holds that the land and the buildings must all be valued considering the same highest and best use of the property. The appraiser cannot value the land under one use and the improvements under another use.

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An informed buyer is considering two properties, but will only purchase one of them. They are substantially equivalent, and each has an annual net operating income of $18,000. Property A has a listing price of $199,000, while Property B is listed at $189,000. Which property is the investor MOST likely to purchase?

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Property B

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An investor is looking at two properties, but will only purchase one of them. Each is similar in utility and location, and has an annual net operating income of $20,000. One has a listing price of $220,000, while the other is listed at $200,000. The investor purchases the $200,000 property. Which economic principle is demonstrated in this example?

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Substitution

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13
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Appraiser Anne wants to convert a property’s anticipated income into an indication of value. Which approach to value is best suited for this purpose?

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Income Approach

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14
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Assessed value is also known as:

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ad valorem value

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15
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Before the advent of the Internet, appraisers were frequently hampered by:

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lack of reliable local market data

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16
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Factors outside the subject property can have an effect on its value. What economic principle is this?

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Externalities

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17
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Finish the sentence: Profit encourages ___________.

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competition

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18
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Generally, which changes more rapidly in a real estate market?

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Demand

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19
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Governmental restrictions on use of land include:

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eminent domain, taxation, escheat

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20
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How is the type of value used in an appraisal assignment determined?

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the appraiser identifies the type of value, based on the intended use of the appraisal

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21
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If a party has all their ownership rights intact, what type of ownership is this?

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Fee simple

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22
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If a property has significant liens or clouds on the title, and the owner is unable to sell it because of these issues, the property can be said to lack ___________.

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transferability. Chapter 1, “Forces That Create Value”: Transferability is the ability to sell or transfer the property freely in the marketplace. If there are liens or clouds on the title, zoning prohibitions, private restrictions, etc, the property will tend to have less value in the market due to the impediments which may affect its future use.

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23
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If a property is over-improved, or under-improved:

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the four agents of production are out of balance

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24
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If there are not enough homes available in a market to satisfy demand, this is known as __________.

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seller’s market

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25
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If there are not enough homes available in a market to satisfy demand, what will happen to home prices?

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they will increase

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26
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If two substantially similar homes are offered for sale in a neighborhood at the same time, which one will sell first?

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the one with the lower price

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27
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In a typical subdivision with a Homeowners Association, who is responsible for enforcing the deed covenants?

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the homeowners association

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28
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In relation to real property, the term SLUGER refers to:

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bundle of rights

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29
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Most appraisal assignments require an opinion of:

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Market value

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30
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Most real property appraisal assignments are intended to develop an opinion of:

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market value

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31
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Nothing ever remains stable or in balanced, as evidenced by the:

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Principle of Change

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32
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One of the characteristics of land is heterogeneity. What does this mean?

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each piece of land is unique

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33
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People tend to purchase homes in areas with amenities and facilities, and where they feel insulated from adverse property conditions. This is an example of the principle of:

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Conformity

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34
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Perceived benefits from the ownership of income-producing property would include all of the following EXCEPT:

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physical depreciation. Chapter 1, “Anticipation”: Perceived benefits derived from income-producing properties may include projected income to be received, tax shelter, probable appreciation, and use of the property for a personal business.

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35
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The amount of money that a financial institution is willing to lend the borrower on a particular property is the:

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loan value

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36
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The appraisal profession has its own fundamental terminology, just like the medical and legal professions.

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TRUE

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37
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The definition of market value included in USPAP Advisory Opinion 22:

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is only an example

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38
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The fact that a property’s value may be different next week than it is today demonstrates what economic principle?

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Change

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39
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The four-stage life cycle applies to:

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both individual properties and entire communities

40
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The market value of a property is $200,000 and the loan-to-value ratio is 75%. What is the loan value for this property?

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$150,000

41
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The market value of a property is $255,000 and the loan-to-value ratio is 70%. What is the loan value for this property?

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$178,500

42
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The most probable price that a property should bring in an open and competitive market is part of the:

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definition of market value

43
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The owner of a unit in a _________________ owns stock in a corporation that owns the real estate.

A

Cooperative

44
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The principle of contribution is most closely associated with:

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the Sales Comparison Approach. Chapter 1, “Contribution”: The principle of contribution is most often associated with the Sales Comparison Approach to value. The contributory value of a given amenity is the public’s perception of its actual contribution to value when considering the overall value of the property as a whole.

45
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The principle of substitution is associated with which approach(es) to value?

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Both the Sales Comparison and Cost approaches. Chapter 1, “Substitution”.

46
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The principle of substitution states:

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an informed buyer will not spend more for a property than the cost of acquiring an equivalent property

47
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The principle of surplus productivity is associated with which approach to value?

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Income Approach. Chapter 1, “Surplus Productivity”: The principle of Surplus Productivity works in conjunction with the Four Agents of Production and the amount of income a property can produce. This principle is associated with the Income Approach to value.

48
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The principle of surplus productivity states that after paying the costs of the first three agents of production, any residual income is attributed to ________.

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land

49
Q

The right of the government to take private property, for public good, with just compensation is:

A

eminent domain

50
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The value of a fair quality home will be enhanced if it is located in a neighborhood of all good quality homes. What economic principle does this demonstrate?

A

Progression

51
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The value of a fireplace in a single-family home is determined by:

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what a buyer perceives as its worth, and how much he will pay for it

52
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The value of a good quality home will suffer if it is located in a neighborhood of average or fair quality homes. What economic principle does this demonstrate?

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Regression

53
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The value of a single-family home is decreased when a large industrial plant is constructed directly across the street. What economic principle does this best demonstrate?

A

Externalities

54
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Three people own a property together. When one person dies, his undivided share of property ownership goes to the other two owners. What type of ownership is this?

A

joint tenants

55
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Today, if an appraiser has an “oddball” appraisal assignment and there is no local data, the appraiser can:

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use the Internet to research data or contact other appraisers for data. Chapter 1, “The Market”: In the case of that oddball assignment for which there is no local comparable data, we now have a viable source for the required data. Appraisers helping appraisers and sharing information, via the Internet, is assisting many of us to accomplish assignments that we previously would have had to turn down due to insufficient data for proper analysis and valuation.

56
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Typical marketing times for single-family homes in the subject’s area are 6-9 months. An appraiser is asked how much of a discount it would take in order to sell a particular property within 30 days. What type of value would this be?

A

liquidation value

57
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USPAP states that credible assignment results require _________.

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support

58
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What are the four agents of production?

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land, labor, capital, coordination

59
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What are the four stages of a property’s life cycle?

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growth, stability, decline, renewal

60
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What does ownership in severalty mean?

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one person owns the property

61
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What does USPAP say about market value?

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appraisers are cautioned to identify the exact definition of market value and its authority

62
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What is another name for the principle of inclining and declining periods?

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Integration and Disintegration

63
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What is meant by “escheat”?

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the government can claim a property upon the death of the owner if there is no will and no heirs

64
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What type of value includes an operating business with both tangible and intangible assets?

A

going concern value

65
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What type of value is based on a specific investor’s needs and desires?

A

investment value

66
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What type of value is based on the property’s current use?

A

value in use

67
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What type of value is generally considered equivalent to market value?

A

value in exchange

68
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What type of value recognizes the cost to replace the improvements but does not include the land value?

A

insurance value

69
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When a property is leased, what is the owner’s interest called?

A

leased fee

70
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When a property is leased, what is the tenant’s interest called?

A

leasehold

71
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When an appraiser is analyzing the subject property’s market area, which questions are likely to be asked?

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Where is the property located?What defines the boundaries of the property’s neighborhood? What are the trends for this neighborhood?

72
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When an appraiser is analyzing the subject property’s market area, which question is MOST likely to be asked?

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What defines the boundaries of the subject property’s neighborhood?

73
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When analyzing the life cycle for a neighborhood, what problem is often faced by appraisers?

A

the growth cycle may have passed before they realize it

74
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When analyzing the life cycle for a neighborhood, which stage is characterized by a strong demand and rising values?

A

Growth

75
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When analyzing the life cycle for a neighborhood, which stage is characterized by equilibrium of supply and demand?

A

Stability

76
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When appraising a property for market value, an appraiser must determine:

A

the highest and best use

77
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When insuring a property, what is the cost of producing a functional equivalent of the insured improvement, using modern materials and techniques?

A

replacement cost

78
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When insuring a property, what is the cost of producing an exact replica of the insured improvement?

A

reproduction cost

79
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When supply and demand are in balance in a market, this produces:

A

Equlibrium

80
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When supply is higher than demand, the value of a product:

A

declines

81
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When valuing a piece of real property, the appraiser is really valuing:

A

the rights of ownership

82
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Which are the four forces that create value?

A

Utility, Scarcity, Desire, Effective Purchasing Power

83
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Which economic principle holds that value is affected by the price of acquiring a property of good or similar utility?

A

Substitution

84
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Which economic principle relates to the advantages of an alternate investment?

A

Opportunity Cost

85
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Which form of ownership allows for unequal ownership shares?

A

tenants in common. Chapter 1, “Forms of Ownership”: Unlike joint tenants, tenants in common can have unequal ownership shares. For example, if three people own a property as tenants in common, one person can own a 50% share, the second person can own a 40% share, and the third person can own a 10% share.

86
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Which is NOT an example of the principle of externalities?

A

an in-ground pool on the subject property

87
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Which of these are examples of the principle of externalities?

A

environmental contamination in a nearby property, an auto salvage yard located next door, the poor condition of neighboring homes

88
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Which of these can increase conformity in a neighborhood?

A

Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, zoning ordinances, ordinances specifying minimum site sizes and setbacks

89
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Which of these is an example of the principle of progression?

A

Fair quality home in a neighborhood of good quality homes. The principle of progression states that when a property is inferior to those surrounding it, its value will be enhanced by the presence of the superior properties.

90
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Which of these would be an external factor that could affect the value of a single-family home?

A

an award-winning community library, a highly-rated school system, an auto wrecking yard located across the street

91
Q

Which stage of the life cycle does not happen in every neighborhood or property?

A

Renewal

92
Q

Which statement is TRUE about property purchase loans and down payments?

A

The greater the down payment, the less chance the borrower will default.

93
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Which statement is TRUE about real property value?

A

Market participants create value.

94
Q

Why does insurance value typically not include the value for the land?

A

land typically cannot be destroyed

95
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With regard to the four forces that create value, what is meant by effective purchasing power?

A

the ability of market participants to purchase a property

96
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With regard to the four forces that create value, what is meant by utility?

A

a property must have usefulness in order to have value