From the Forum: How Much Insurance Coverage Should I Get for My Home?

A Brownstoner reader is deciding how much insurance coverage to get for a Brooklyn brownstone. What’s the best way to calculate the rebuilding cost per square foot?

Should the homeowner go above the insurer’s recommendation in order to preserve the home’s details should it need to be rebuilt? Share your thoughts below.

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