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Homeowning brings a lot of pleasure. There’s the feeling of stability, belonging, privacy and pride of ownership. Of participating in the ups (and, okay, the downs) of the real estate market. The ability to change your home to suit your needs. Oh, yeah, and there’s also the upkeep. Knowing that if the plumbing breaks in the middle of the night, it’s all on you. Some people hate the chores of…