Property ValuationIntermediateColorado Exam

The economic life of an improvement in a Colorado appraisal refers to:

AThe number of years the improvement has existed
BThe remaining period during which the improvement contributes positively to property valueCorrect
CThe time required to construct the improvement
DThe useful life for federal tax depreciation purposes, as is customary in this jurisdiction

Why The remaining period during which the improvement contributes positively to property value Is Correct

Answer B: The remaining period during which the improvement contributes positively to property value

Economic life is the period during which an improvement contributes to the value of the property above land value alone. It ends when the improvements no longer add value (often when demolition and redevelopment is the highest and best use).

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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