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Would-be homeowners are getting creative — or you might say desperate — in how they plan to save for downpayments and purchase homes, according to a new survey. To afford a house, many Americans would consider taking a second job, starting an online store or selling some of their belongings.

The U.S. housing market has been on fire for the better part of two years, keeping many first-time buyers on the sidelines.

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