Coverage on “replacement value” gives you the money to rebuild your home and contents. An "actual cash value" policy is cheaper but pays only what your property is worth at the time of loss?your cost minus depreciation for age and wear.
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Last Updated: February 07, 2008
Coverage on “replacement value” gives you the money to rebuild your home and contents. An "actual cash value" policy is cheaper but pays only what your property is worth at the time of loss?your cost minus depreciation for age and wear.
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