Property Valuation

The 'principle of regression' in New York real estate appraisal means that:

AHigher-value properties increase neighboring values
BA higher-valued property situated among lower-valued properties will tend to decrease in value toward the neighborhood norm✓ Correct
COlder properties always decline in value
DIncome properties always lose value over time

Explanation

The principle of regression states that a higher-value property situated among lower-value properties will tend to be 'pulled down' toward the lower values—an over-improvement relative to the neighborhood loses value.

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