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homeownership

American

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

noun

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

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Entrenched inflation and higher prices on major necessities have pushed many families closer to the financial edge, or locked them out of homeownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The nation’s largest bank announced the “American Dream Initiative”—a commitment to support small businesses, homeownership, access to healthcare and other economic priorities that CEO Dimon believes are crucial for the well-being of Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Skipton Group chief executive Stuart Haire said the results showed "the aspiration of homeownership has been pushed further out of reach for many younger adults, delaying independence and stability".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

However, I am not certain whether I exercised sufficient prudence in making this additional homeownership investment with such a short window before retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

But I still could feel the power and rectitude that propelled her out of the projects and into homeownership.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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