• Assessing the explanatory power of dwelling condition in automated valuation models 

      Oust, Are; Westgaard, Sjur; Waage, Jens Erik; Yemane, Nahome Kidane (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      This study investigates the role of dwelling-condition attributes in automated valuation models (AVMs) by utilizing detailed dwelling-condition assessment reports in Norway. A hedonic linear regression model, a gradient ...
    • Loan-to-Value Regulations on Mortgages and the Use and Refinancing of Unsecured 

      Reite, Endre Jo; Prestmo, Joakim Blix; Oust, Are (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      We study how loan-to-value (LTV) regulations on mortgages can change the use of unsecured debt and mortgage refinancing behaviors for households at or near the regulatory limits imposed. This study focuses on the differences ...
    • Opening Bid Strategies in English Auctions 

      Sønstebø, Ole Jakob; Olaussen, Jon Olaf; Oust, Are (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Existing residential homes in Norway are sold by English auctions. This provides an exclusive opportunity to examine opening bid strategies for high-valued objects. Using unique data from surveys and auction journals, we ...