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Real Estate & Planning
Undergraduate 3
12/08/2009

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Term
what rate is a measure of how quickly new space becomes occupied
Definition
absorption
Term
real estate markets are distinguished by what
Definition
immobility
Term
in the phoenix metropolitan area, the local economy is_____ and the real estate market is_____
Definition
cyclical, cyclical
Term
What is the months supply in a market that is absorbing 30 units per month and has 30 vacant, completed units plus 90 units under construction
Definition
4
Term
a city will tend to grow over the long term if employment increases in:
Definition
export (basic) activities
Term
the axial model of urban growth results in a city that is:
Definition
star-shaped
Term
2. The impact of the automobile and truck on cities, especially after WW2, was to increase the accessibility of more distant urban land causing what:
Definition
causing the bid-rent curves in newer, developing cities to be flatter
Term
The internal rate of return is that discount rate at which the:
Definition
present value of future cash flows is equal to the initial cash flow
Term
the purpose for a competitive rental income analysis is to:
Definition
establish the rents that you believe should be charged for the property
Term
a small office building has the following information: info table with 4 prices, what is the effective gross income (EGI)
Definition
$109,000
Term
positive leverage can increase an investor's rate of return but:
Definition
financial risk also increases
Term
opportunity cost
Definition
the rate of return earned on current investments that is foregone in making new investments
Term
in a pro forma analysis, taxable income is determined by starting with the net operating income and then:
Definition
adding depreciation and subtracting interest expenses
Term
under current tax law, non residential investment real estate has a depreciable life of ____ years and residential investment real estate has a depreciable life of _____ years
Definition
39 non, 27.5 res
Term
the capitalization rate is
Definition
none of the above
Term
property management is a:
Definition
necessary operating expense associated with investing in real estate since it is a real asset
Term
export activities
Definition
goods or services "exported" from an area, creates jobs and spending, key to urban growth and decline
Term
advantages of real estate investment
Definition
depreciation is tax deductible, cash flow from operations, appreciation in value, financial leverage
Term
disadvantages of real estate investment
Definition
illiquid, recapture depreciation when sold, high transaction costs, risk
Term
typical maximum L/V ratio for non owner occupied RE
Definition
70%
Term
installment land contract
Definition
legal agreement made by buyer and seller requiring payments to be made toward purchase of a property. Seller holds title while buyer essentially pays into a mortgage. Legally benefits seller as terms are harsh if buyer defaults
Term
Debt coverage ratio(DCR)
Definition
DCR=NOI/DS, net operating income divided by debt service
Term
debt service
Definition
payment on mortage (service the debt)
Term
internal rate of return(IRR)
Definition
discount rate that equates all cash inflows to the initial cash outflows
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