Multiple choice

The real estate prices in Golden Globe Estate have been stagnant over the past year, although the real estate prices in the neighboring localities are shooting through the roof. This is despite the fact that the properties and the infrastructure in these other localities are nowhere comparable with those in Golden Globe Estate.

Which of the following helps resolve the apparently paradoxical situation?

  1. Golden Globe Estate started with highly inflated prices.

  2. The real estate market is passing through turbulence.

  3. Golden Globe Estate prices last year were artificially high.

  4. Golden Globe Estate started with prices markedly higher than the prevalent prices for neighboring localities.

  5. Golden Globe Estate properties have turned out to be inferior to what they were expected to be.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Artificially high price last year have led to the general perception that their property is costlier. It appears other properties are appreciating in value and catching up with Golden Globe prices.