Property Valuation
Economic life in real estate appraisal refers to:
AThe physical life of the building materials
BThe period over which improvements contribute positively to property value✓ Correct
CThe remaining mortgage term
DThe building's age since construction
Explanation
Economic life is the period during which a building's improvements contribute more value than their cost to maintain — i.e.
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