Property Valuation

Economic life of a building in the cost approach refers to:

AThe actual age of the building
BThe period during which the building contributes positively to the value of the property✓ Correct
CThe time remaining on the building permit
DThe number of years until the mortgage is paid off

Explanation

Economic life is the period during which the improvement (building) contributes to the property's value. Physical life may be longer. When the building no longer contributes value (or is a detriment), its economic life has ended.

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