For 1930s buildings, the cost approach is least accurate due to:
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A) Depreciation, construction cost, and material price estimation
The cost approach is least accurate for older buildings because of the difficulty in estimating accumulated depreciation, historical construction methods, and outdated materials costs.
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Example of economic obsolescence in real estate?
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