Wonder what the cost is to insure that house? Unfortunately, recent NB home insurance quotes for a somewhat similar family home in Miramichi, which also happens to have a heritage designation, were more than $5,000 dollars/year. That's more than double the property tax! Who can afford $430-$550/month for just home insurance? Sadly the high cost of insurance is a disincentive to preserve heritage homes. There is no protection against gouging by the insurance companies. So disheartening.
Speaking as someone who is passionate about history (and, especially, historic buildings), thank-you for this article.
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Wonder what the cost is to insure that house? Unfortunately, recent NB home insurance quotes for a somewhat similar family home in Miramichi, which also happens to have a heritage designation, were more than $5,000 dollars/year. That's more than double the property tax! Who can afford $430-$550/month for just home insurance? Sadly the high cost of insurance is a disincentive to preserve heritage homes. There is no protection against gouging by the insurance companies. So disheartening.