Biased prediction of housing values

Article Abstract:

Biased estimation rules incorporating non-sample data for housing values are applied to hedonic housing models to find out its predictive ability. Compared to ordinary least squares techniques, the three Stein-like Bayes estimation rules in the forecasts considered in the analysis are found to give more accurate forecasts in housing values which varies depending on the data, estimator and non-sample information used.

Analysis, Prices and rates, Housing, Bayesian statistical decision theory, Bayesian analysis, Housing forecasting

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Stimulating new home sales by taking older houses in trade

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Builders can stimulate home sales during economic downturns by accepting existing-home trade-ins from equity-short buyers. House trade-ins differ from exchanges in legal terms and for tax purposes. Legally, a trade-in comprises two independent home sales, and trade-ins do not qualify for Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred treatment. An overview of possible trade-in arrangements is presented.

Single-family housing construction, Construction industry, Innovations, Marketing, Home exchanging

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A note on occupancy turnover in rental housing units

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The statistical results of this study will be of interest in evaluating governmental community development programs. It is indicated that both household costs and occupancy turnover are primary factors of tenure.

Real property lessors, not elsewhere classified, Models, Economic aspects, Real estate investment, Real estate investments, Rental housing, Residential mobility

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