on the house
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That is less than the taxes and insurance on the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
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
She got a second loan on the house for materials for him to fix it up and finish the unfinished basement.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 18, 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
Harry raised his wand arm, which felt like lead, and murmured “Aguamenti” too: Together, he and Hagrid poured water on the house until the last flame was extinguished.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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