Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, the 'principle of regression' states that a high-value property surrounded by lower-value properties will:

AIncrease in value due to its superior quality
BBe pulled down in value toward the surrounding lower valuesCorrect
CRemain at its intrinsic value regardless of neighbors
DAppreciate faster than comparable properties in other neighborhoods

Why Be pulled down in value toward the surrounding lower values Is Correct

Answer B: Be pulled down in value toward the surrounding lower values

The principle of regression holds that a higher-value property surrounded by lower-value properties will tend to decline in value toward the lower values. The inferior surroundings pull down the superior property.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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