homeownership

American  

[hohm-ohn-er-ship] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊn ərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the state or fact of owning a house, especially the house one lives in.

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Example Sentences

“It sits just up the street from Overhill, an area long rooted in Black homeownership, Black businesses and cultural pride within Black Beverly Hills. This corridor has served as a gathering point for generations, where history and present-day culture intersect.”

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 80% of people 65 and over own their homes, according to the Census Bureau, a rate that has remained roughly steady for two decades even as homeownership dropped for 35- to 64-year-olds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The group is also contributing $1 million to a proposed $10 billion housing bond to finance affordable housing and homeownership programs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Homeownership is more prevalent among optimists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Homeownership is more prevalent among optimists.

From The Wall Street Journal