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
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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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If a tree falls and lands on your house or a neighbor's property, your homeowner's policy will likely cover the damage, but documentation is key.
—Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But the relatively high cost of these systems for homeowners is liable to limit demand, Sioshansi said.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Other Reno Details Homeowners Should Try While architectural trim and millwork upgrades are the most effective way to add a custom look to a renovation, Brugger says there are plenty of other renovation details homeowners can add to enhance their home's final look.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
The Senate also approved an alternative tax relief bill put forward by Collins, 37-1, that would provide tax rebates for low- and middle-income homeowners who already receive the residential tax exemption by using city surplus funds.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
But the relatively high cost of these systems for homeowners is liable to limit demand, Sioshansi said.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Other Reno Details Homeowners Should Try While architectural trim and millwork upgrades are the most effective way to add a custom look to a renovation, Brugger says there are plenty of other renovation details homeowners can add to enhance their home's final look.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
The Senate also approved an alternative tax relief bill put forward by Collins, 37-1, that would provide tax rebates for low- and middle-income homeowners who already receive the residential tax exemption by using city surplus funds.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Homeowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeowner. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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