on the house

Example Sentences

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Before the fires, the value of their property had appreciated to $1.2 million, though Ford still owes nearly $500,000 on the house after his father refinanced several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

"How much did Santa's sleigh cost? Nothing, it was on the house."

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

They had lost out to competing bids on homes in the sought-after district and made an offer on the house, at full price, the night they toured it.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

"Before long people in this street won't get insurance, because the cost of it is so much - I find it very difficult to afford the insurance on the house," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

I don’t move because the number on the house still reads 8800.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi