homeowner
noun
home·own·er
ˈhōm-ˌō-nər 
: a person who owns a home
city regulations affecting homeowners and renters
Most homeowners take a pretty relaxed approach to the back of the house, even if they spend more time there than they do out front.—
Deborah Baldwin
Deborah Baldwinhomeowners insurance
homeownership
noun
or home ownership
… unable to attain the upward mobility and financial stability that homeownership brought to previous American generations.
—Kirstin Downey
Kirstin Downey
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Once it was passed in October, cities, homeowners, developers and even politicians scrambled to figure out the ramifications.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Beyond the property, homeowners can opt into One Place, a private membership network that will offer access to clubs and wellness experiences in destinations including Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Taiwan, and Palo Alto.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Beyond the property, homeowners can opt into One Place, a private membership network that will offer access to clubs and wellness experiences in destinations including Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Taiwan, and Palo Alto.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Still, most homeowners would prefer to admire them from the yard rather than the attic.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
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“Homeowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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