Property Valuation

The 'principle of anticipation' in real estate value holds that:

AValue is determined by the cost to build the property today
BValue is based on the expectation of future benefits (income, use, or resale) from ownership✓ Correct
CValue declines as the property ages
DValue is based on what similar properties recently sold for

Explanation

The principle of anticipation states that value is created by the expectation of future benefits — income, appreciation, or utility. Buyers pay today based on what they expect to receive from the property in the future.

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