Property Valuation
The term 'absorption rate' in Mississippi real estate market analysis refers to:
AThe rate at which a building absorbs moisture
BThe rate at which available properties in a market are sold or leased over a given period✓ Correct
CThe rate at which a property depreciates over time
DThe percentage of income absorbed by housing costs
Explanation
The absorption rate measures how quickly available inventory sells or leases in a market. A high absorption rate indicates strong demand; a low rate indicates oversupply.
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