homeowner

[/ˈhoʊmoʊnər/]
nounpl: homeowners
proprietário de casa / dono de casa
1. A person who owns the house or property in which they live
As a homeowner, she is responsible for property taxes and maintenance.
Como proprietária de casa, ela é responsável pelos impostos sobre a propriedade e manutenção.
2. Someone who has legal ownership of a residential property
Homeowners often benefit from mortgage tax deductions.
Os proprietários de casas frequentemente se beneficiam de deduções fiscais de hipoteca.
In both the USA and Brazil, homeownership is viewed as a significant financial milestone and a cornerstone of building wealth. In the USA, homeowners enjoy special tax benefits and are central to suburban culture. In Brazil, homeownership carries similar prestige, though many Brazilians also live in apartments (condomínios). The concept of HOA (homeowner associations) is more prevalent in the USA than in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
property ownerhouseholderhomeownerowner-occupant
Antonyms / Antônimos
rentertenantlessee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proprietário de casa / dono de casa
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
morador-proprietário
Emphasizes both residence and ownership
São Paulo
proprietário imobiliário
More formal, legal context usage
Portugal
proprietário de habitação / dono de casa
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but often uses 'habitação' instead of 'casa'

Related Words

propertymortgagereal estateresidencedwellingreal estate market

Related Idioms & Phrases

homeowner's insurance
first-time homeowner
homeowner association (HOA)
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