If you’re a homeowner or on your way to becoming one, you’ve probably heard about the increasing construction costs. In addition to making the purchase of a new home difficult for many, skyrocketing prices for lumber and other materials are making Replacement Costs climb. Replacement Cost is the amount it would take to rebuild your house in the event of a disaster and one factor we consider when evaluating your coverage. If you’re curious how you can evaluate your own coverage in this challenging environment, here are some items to consider: Last Review — When was your last insurance review? If it was a long time ago, your coverage amount could be too low. Having the right value on your coverage could be the difference between insurance saving the day or you paying out of pocket. Make sure your insurance works for you! |

Cost of Materials and Insurance
July 12, 2021