Millennials (now the largest population group in the US) are currently between the ages of 26 and 41 – historically, the age at which many have made the ceremonial transition to “adulthood” via homeownership.
However, between the pandemic, inflation, and the wildest housing market in years, this generation hasn’t seen the most ideal conditions for purchasing their first home.
And so, we meet the Unmortgaged Millennials — or members of this generation who have never owned a home.
Opendoor asked in their new report, “What would the unmortgaged millennial do toown a home right now… andwhat’s holding them back?”
Millennial homeownership by the numbers
47% of unmortgaged millennials say they woulddelay vacations for five years if it meant they could buy a home, and 41% would even delay a wedding for five years. 🏡
44% wouldsay goodbye to their morning coffee runs if it meant they could buy a home —and35% would miss out on their favorite shows and eliminate all TV.
And you can forget Hinge + Tinder — of those surveyed, two-thirds use real estate apps and a majority browse homes online. Unmortgaged millennials are home-search obsessed, and would rather swipe through interiors of homes than swipe right (or left…) on romantic prospects. 🤳
Knowing how motivated homebuyers are, we dug into Opendoor’s Kansas City-area listings to round up 3 different homes that $375K can buy you around KC.
4 BD, 3 BA | $292,000 | Boasting generous counter space, a center island, tile backsplash (and some included appliances), this home is complete with an abundance of well-placed windows for natural light — plus a walk-out deck.
3 BD, 2 BA | $365,000 | This adorable home features tile + hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, and neutral palette along with a fenced-in backyard with a large deck.
4 BD, 3 BA | $327,000 | The kitchen boasts generous counter space and a breakfast bar, while the bright interior is finished with neutral laminate floors, and a large deck completes the backyard.
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Royals vs. Twins | Tues., Sept. 20 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $15+ | KC opens a three-game series with art exhibits from the Latino Arts Foundation. 🎨
Akeelah and the Bee | Tues., Sept. 20-Sun., Oct. 16 | Times vary | The Coterie Theatre | $15 | The play is based on the 2006 film, where a girl on the South Side of Chicago navigates her incredible smarts. 🧠
Wednesday
Garment District Grooves | Wed., Sept. 21 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Garment District Place, 8th Street + Broadway Boulevard | $0+ | Enjoy live music over the lunch hour, catered by The Sugar Skull Grill food truck. 🎶
Thursday
Jo Koy | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $51+ | This frequent “Chelsea Lately” comedian reached No. 1 on the 2019 Billboard Charts for his standup comedy album.
Saturday
Carmen | Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Oct. 2 | Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | $25+ | In one of the most popular operas of all time, Bizet’s free-spirited femme fatale, Carmen, is the kind of woman your mother warned you about.*
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Keep it cool, Kansas City. Temperatures soared above the 68-year-old daily record yesterday, reaching 96º as early as 2 p.m. Mother Nature is saying “Hold my beer,” as she attempts to break back-to-back record highs today (and a third tomorrow). Check your city’s website for information on cooling centers. 🌡 (FOX4)
Opening
A new French bar downtown may be the perfect nightcap to its sister restaurant across the street. CHEVAL, which means “horse,” is from the same owners as TAILLEUR. The bar will host its grand openingtomorrow, Sept. 21 from 3-10 p.m. — at 3940 Main Street, KCMO. It will serve small plates, desserts, cocktails, and wine. 🐴
Cause
Tickets for Thundergong!, a celebrity benefit concert hosted by actor Jason Sudeikis, go on sale Fri., Sept. 23. Funds go to amputees through KC’s Steps of Faith Foundation. Jason said the show is like “your most clever friend made you a mixtape.” The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 12 at Uptown Theater.
Biz
The biggest startup sale in the metro’s history is going down. The McKesson Corporation, a Texas healthcare company, agreed to buy Overland Park-based Rx Savings Solutions for $875 million. The prescription pricing business was founded in 2012 as a way to lower prescription costs. 💰 (Startland News)
Sports
The NFL has suspendedChiefs linebacker Willie Gay four games for violating its personal conduct policy. The 24-year-old can return for KC’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sun., Oct. 23. 🏈 (FOX4)
The Kansas Jayhawks are in the Top 25 discussion after beating the Houston Cougars this past weekend, 48-30. KU is 3-0 to start the season for the first time in 13 years. They received 23 votes in the AP poll (essentially ranking them No. 34), and lead as favorites against their next opponent, Duke.
Coming Soon
Harp Barbecue plans to open its first stand-alone shop by the end of 2022. The popular pop-up opened in 2019 out of Crane Brewing — 6515 Railroad St, Raytown, MO. The new restaurant will be at 6633 Raytown Rd.
Eat
Kitty’s Cafe — at 810 1/2 31st St., KCMO — was listed in the the New York Times’ ”50 Favorite Restaurants of 2022.” This mom + pop shop isn’t new (it opened in 1951), but the writer said its three tempura-battered pork cutlet sandwich is a must-eat, especially since its an original recipe from the founder, Kitty Kawakami. 🍔
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Health
Kansas residents are eligible for up to five free, at-home COVID-19 tests through an initiative called Project ACT. KS is one of only eight states with the program, which will deliver the rapid test kits through Amazon. (Kansas City Star)
Try This
Got a sweet tooth? Sink it into The Pitch’s Dessert Week, which provides half-priced sweets at places like 12 Dames & 1 Dude Bakery + Old Shawnee Pizza. We’re drooling over that s’mores lava cake. (The Pitch)
Kansas Citian
A KC-native is among the top 6% of all Girl Scouts after achieving the Gold Award for her project at Newhouse. Avery McKenna spent 100+ hours renovating the shelter’s backyard, turning it into a garden + sensory area. The space will be used especially by children as a place to learn and play. 🌱
Shop
Are we the only ones with fall feels?Autumnal decor we’re eyeing: this colorful fall wreath made from 100% dried flowers, these amber glass mugs to warm up your kitchen, and these best-selling pumpkin shaped candles. Bonus: The doormatall football-loving families need to own. 🍁*
Travel
Going on vacation this fall and need to learn a new language fast? With Babbel, you could be speaking a new language in as little as three weeks. Bonus: Get 55% off your subscriptionfor a limited time. 🌎*
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Editor Travis named his snake plant “Vision” (his fianceé's is “Wanda”). | Photo by KCtoday
It’s National Indoor Plants Week, which means we’re taking an extra inhale in appreciation for our wonderful houseplants.
There’s a lot of momentum behind indoor greenery (how did we guess your aesthetic?). In 2020, 66% of people in the US owned a plant, and sales increased during the pandemic.
New businesses have even planted roots, including here locally. Here are a few of our favorite shops in KCMO:
🪴 VERDANT, 128 W. 18th St. | Plants, flowers, ceramics, and gifts (now with fall specials). 🪴 Paradise Garden Club, 1621 Locust St. | Try a potting class + grow your green thumb. 🪴 rOOTS, 818 W. 17th St. | This Westside shop’s motto is “cool plants for cool people.” 🪴 KC Blooms, 11117 N. Oak Tfwy. | New plants monthly with a subscription, plus pottery, candles, and soaps.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Travis.
Editor’s pick: I love the podcast 99% Invisible, and today’s plant story was perfect for a link to an episode I recently listened to about plants as an interior design fad (no, they weren’t always all the rage). However, my favorite plant episode is “The Great Indoors,” where Emily Anthes talks about how indoor spaces that reflect nature are better for our health. Give it a listen.
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