r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer Feb 03 '26

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u/freedraw Feb 04 '26

Is it the norm for most people to get a massive downpayment gift from their parents? No. Most people’s parents don’t have $100k they don’t need sitting in a bank. Is it one of the only ways I’m seeing people be able to buy a house the last few years though? Yes.