From the Forum: What Kind of Insurance Should I Get Before a Gut Renovation?

A Brownstoner reader is closing on an old house in Clinton Hill that will require a gut renovation. They’re getting a construction loan, but the lender requires that either the contractor obtain builder’s risk insurance or the owners get homeowner’s insurance with a construction endorsement.

Which is the better way to go here? What are the differences between the two options? Share your thoughts below.

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