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20 August . 2019

Garages, Updated Kitchens Traded for Better Schools in Home Search

Clearly, quality education ranks high on the "must-have" search list for home shoppers with 78% stating that living near a good school was most important. So important in fact, that many buyers are willing to give up on some of the most sought-after features to be located within a top school district. The Realtor.com survey shows that buyers are willing to give up garages, large backyards, and updated kitchens all to send their children to the right schools.

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