If a property's value decreased 12% from last year and is currently worth $396,000, what was last year's value?
Why $450,000 Is Correct
Answer B: $450,000
Exam Tip: Real Estate Math
Math questions are formula-based. Memorize the key formulas: commission splits, proration, cap rate (NOI ÷ Value), GRM (Price ÷ Gross Rent), and LTV (Loan ÷ Value). Practice converting between annual and monthly figures.
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Key Terms to Know
The gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
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