Property Valuation
When an appraiser considers 'physical depreciation' that is 'curable,' this means:
AThe depreciation is caused by factors outside the property
BThe cost to repair the item is less than or equal to the value it adds — making repair economically justified✓ Correct
CThe item is structurally unsound and cannot be repaired
DThe depreciation affects only aesthetic features
Explanation
Curable physical depreciation refers to deferred maintenance or physical wear that is economically worthwhile to repair (the cost of repair ≤ the added value). Incurable depreciation is not economically worth fixing.
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