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After announcing that a new city park will soon be developed, homes in the immediate area experience a rise in value. This is an example of which of the following principles of value?
Suggested Answer: C
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Principle of anticipation: Value is created by the expectation of future benefits (e.g., new park development).
Change: value is constantly influenced by natural and economic changes.
Contribution: value of an improvement is measured by its contribution to the property's value.
Highest and best use: most profitable legal use of the land.
Here, the increase is due to anticipated future benefits C.
31 comments · newest first
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Britt
7 months ago
Change is important, but anticipation feels more accurate here.
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Louvenia
7 months ago
I’m leaning towards A) change. The market shifts with new developments.
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Jesusita
7 months ago
I feel like C) anticipation is the best choice too!
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Rasheeda
8 months ago
True, but anticipation captures the excitement of future changes.
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Marya
8 months ago
But what about B) contribution? The park adds value directly.
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Margarita
8 months ago
Yeah, I agree! People expect the park to increase value.
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Cathrine
8 months ago
I think it's C) anticipation.
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Tyisha
8 months ago
Are we sure it's just anticipation? Sounds too simple!
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Howard
9 months ago
Seems like a classic case of highest and best use to me.
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Nettie
9 months ago
Wow, I didn't know parks could boost home values like that!
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Vivan
9 months ago
I think it's more about contribution, honestly.
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Angella
9 months ago
I’m confused about whether it’s anticipation or change. Both seem relevant, but I think anticipation fits better in this case.
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Vannessa
9 months ago
This seems similar to a practice question we did on how future developments can affect current property values. I lean towards option C.
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Avery
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about contribution being linked to improvements in the area.
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Michal
10 months ago
C) anticipation, no doubt. The market is always ahead of the curve, even when it comes to city planning.
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Owen
10 months ago
I think this might relate to the anticipation principle since people expect the park to increase their property values.
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Felix
10 months ago
That's definitely anticipation at work!
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Erasmo
10 months ago
Definitely C) anticipation. It’s all about future benefits.
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Blair
11 months ago
Haha, I bet the real estate agents are loving this "anticipation" principle! Time to cash in on that new park.
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Sharen
11 months ago
C) anticipation seems like the correct answer here. The homes are increasing in value based on the anticipated development.
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Jina
11 months ago
Definitely C) anticipation. The market is reacting to the future potential of the area.
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Georgiann
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) anticipation. The rise in home values is due to the expectation of the new park development.
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Staci
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between anticipation and highest and best use here. I'll have to review those concepts again before deciding.
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Nada
12 months ago
This seems straightforward to me. The new park announcement is clearly creating an anticipation of future benefits, so I'm going with C) anticipation.
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Bok
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking about a rise in home values, so I'm leaning towards either anticipation or highest and best use. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.
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Raina
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Is it possible it could also be about the principle of contribution, where the new park adds value to the surrounding homes?
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Isabelle
1 year ago
I think this is about the principle of anticipation - the idea that future events can impact current property values.
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Annette
6 months ago
True! It's fascinating how future plans can change the market so quickly.
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Yasuko
6 months ago
Anticipation is key in real estate. It drives demand.
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Carissa
6 months ago
Exactly! People want to invest before prices go up.
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Laurena
10 months ago
I agree, it's definitely about anticipation. Future developments can really boost property values.