You question is simple, but the answer is not. Bond amounts vary because the age of homes vary. I'm not sure an average answer is the best thing to have. It would be better to look at each house that you are interested in individually.
Now, should it be a priority? It was not for us. We bought the house we wanted in the area that we wanted to live. If we paid a little more, so be it. For us it is worth it.
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