What is the best way to save for purchasing a home?

[IronMike]

I'm looking to buy a southern historic victorian era home in the next 10 years. Price will likely be 500K or less.

What is the best way to save for this? I have $7K in the bank right now. I make about 50K a year and in 10 years I should be making about 80-90K.

Does anyone have any real estate tips?

 

[Vitruvian]

Credit it like every other npc

 

[IronMike]

Credit it like every other npc

well yeah, I intend to take out a 30 year mortgage but still I want to be ahead of the game.