homeowner
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of homeowner
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It can be difficult for a homeowner to remove the personality from their house so buyers can picture themselves in it.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Her second priority is pushing legislators to increase the amount of the homeowner exemption, a tax break that allows homeowners to lower their property assessment by $7,000 on their taxes, bringing a savings of $70.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
If the homeowner leases the panels or pays a third party for the power they produce, the installation can still receive government subsidies.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
So if a homeowner missed a $3,000 mortgage payment for six months, a servicer would add the $18,000 in missed payments, plus $27,000 in payment reductions, to his loan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
He knocked on the door, and when the homeowner opened it, George walked inside without being invited and roamed around until he found the kitchen table, where he sat down.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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