If you’re in the market for a new home, there’s a lot to consider: price, neighborhood, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the size of the lot and the home’s condition, to name a few. But have you taken into account the local school district? Even if you don’t have or never plan to have school-age children, the quality of nearby schools can have an impact on how much you pay and how much you sell a home for later.

 

Here are five reasons why you should consider the quality of school districts when you buy your next home.

 

1. The next buyer will consider the school ratings, too

2. More money spent on schools means more money spent on homes

3. Higher school ratings equal higher home values

4. Good school ratings help homes maintain value

5. Great school districts usually mean great neighborhoods

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