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Forget a Garage—Buyers Won't Budge on High-Rated Schools courtesy of The Deem Team

By Suzanne De Vita Buyers have their eyes on schools, and with the irrefutable  link  between the quality of schools and values, a district with high ratings trumps all—even coveted features of a home, according to a new  realtor.com® survey . To get into their desired district, 78 percent of the homebuyers surveyed had to let go of something on their wish list. When asked what they would compromise on, approximately one-fifth (19 percent) of respondents would forgo a garage, while 17 percent would go without a kitchen that has been remodeled. Another 17 percent would settle for less bedrooms.     Being within an in-demand district is "important" to 73 percent of respondents to the survey, and even more so to those with children, and those who are younger. What are the characteristics of a "good" school? Accelerated programs, arts and music and diversity are all factors, but the most important is test scores, according to the survey. "Most buyers under...