Top Schools Equal Higher Home Prices

Top Schools Equal Higher Home Prices   

Redfin study finds that even within neighborhoods, schools can have big impact.

An analysis by Redfin illustrates the steep price premiums that homeowners are willing to pay for homes served by top-ranked schools, offering the latest concrete evidence that buyers place remarkable importance on the quality of schools.

The sky-high premiums help explain the ongoing race among listing sites to provide razor-sharp school information. >>Read More

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