Capitalization Rate

Basic Rate
Basic Rate, often used in the context of capitalization rates, represents the foundational return rate required by investors for a particular investment, before additional considerations are factored in.
Buildup Rate
The buildup rate is a method to develop a capitalization rate by adding the individual components contributing to the risk and return of an investment. It offers a systematic approach to evaluate the total return expected for real estate investments.
Capitalization
In finance and real estate, capitalization is the process of deriving a present value for future income through a capitalization rate. In accounting, it involves setting up an asset on financial records to be depreciated over its useful life rather than expensed immediately.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)
Capitalization rate, commonly referred to as Cap Rate, is a real estate valuation measure used to compare different real estate investments. It is calculated by dividing the net operating income (NOI) by the current market value of the property.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)
A capitalization rate (Cap Rate) represents the rate of return expected to be generated on a real estate investment property. It helps in deriving the property's current market value or the potential return on investment.
Capitalize
Capitalizing in real estate is the process of estimating the present value of an income stream, setting up the cost of an asset on financial records, or supplying a business with capital.
Capitalized Value
Capitalized value refers to the present value of a future income stream, discounted at a specific rate called the capitalization rate. It is a crucial concept in real estate valuation for properties producing regular income.
Discount Rate
The discount rate serves as a critical financial mechanism for converting future income streams into present-day values, ensuring the appropriate valuation and feasibility of real estate investments.
Ellwood Technique
A technique used in the appraisal of mortgaged income property to estimate its present value by discounting the future annual cash flow and expected resale proceeds.
Income Approach
The Income Approach is one of three methods used to appraise real estate value, primarily utilized for properties that generate consistent income, such as apartments, office buildings, hotels, and shopping centers.
Overall Rate of Return (OAR)
The Overall Rate of Return (OAR) is a metric that calculates the percentage yield of a property based on its Net Operating Income (NOI) divided by the property’s purchase price. This metric helps investors evaluate the profitability of real estate investments and compare different properties.
Portfolio Value
Portfolio value refers to the aggregate value of a real estate portfolio, potentially exceeding the summed individual values of its constituent assets due to operational efficiencies, synergies, or collective appeal.
Recapture Rate
Recapture rate in appraisal describes the rate at which an investment is recovered in a wasting asset. It is added to the discount rate to derive the capitalization rate. This rate can be calculated using methods such as straight-line, sinking fund, or annuity.
Straight-Line Recapture Rate
The Straight-Line Recapture Rate is a component of the capitalization rate that accounts for the annual loss in value of a wasting asset by assuming equal depreciation each year over the asset's useful life.

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