Property Valuation
Which of the following is an example of functional obsolescence that is incurable?
APeeling paint on the exterior
BA bedroom that can only be accessed through another bedroom, where the cost to reconfigure exceeds added value✓ Correct
COutdated kitchen countertops that can be replaced affordably
DA broken garage door
Explanation
Incurable functional obsolescence is a design deficiency where the cost to cure exceeds the resulting increase in value. A 'through-bedroom' requiring major structural reconfiguration is a classic example of incurable functional obsolescence.
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