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why do real-estate salespeople use the term home more often than house, even though both words mean essentially the same thing?

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That is because of the connotation. The denotation for house and home is a place of residence, however, our minds perceive the word house as neutral and generic while home is something that is close to us and brings us safety and security. That is an advertising ploy.
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