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 to own a home right now… and what’s holding them back?”
Millennial homeownership by the numbers
47% of unmortgaged millennials say they would delay vacations for five years if it meant they could buy a home, and 41% would even delay a wedding for five years. 🏡
44% would say goodbye to their morning coffee runs if it meant they could buy a home —and 35% 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.
4742 Chester Ave., Kansas City, KS
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.
2625 W 51st Ter., Westwood
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.
8100 NW Beaman Dr., Kansas City, MO
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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