3 Best Ways to Pay for a Down Payment on a Home

As home prices skyrocket, down payment requirements jump too. In November, the median home price was a whopping $379,000. Even with a low-down payment FHA loan (3.5% is required), that'd come with a down payment of over $13,000 -- hardly pocket change for most homebuyers.

So how should buyers pay for these ever-growing costs? There are lots of options, but here are the best three.

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