Market value is the amount a buyer would pay for the home and land in its current
condition. It is influenced by factors such as proximity to good schools, local crime
statistics, and the availability of similar homes.
Replacement cost is the cost to replace the entire home. When you insure your home
for its estimated replacement value, your insurer will reimburse you for the cost of
rebuilding your home, subject to policy limitations, based on the size and structure of
the home that was lost.
Replacement cost is not:
- The market value of the home
- The home’s purchase price
- The cost of the land
- The outstanding amount of any mortgage