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 —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 San Diego-area listings to round up 3 different homes that $700K can buy you around SD.

7978 Tinaja Ln., San Diego

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3 BD, 2.5 BA | $690,000 | This Spanish-style home features an open floor plan with a view from the kitchen into the main living area and a covered patio over the outdoor kitchen area in the fenced-in backyard.

1913 Olivia St., El Cajon

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3 BD, 2.5 BA | $700,000 | This kitchen is ready for cooking with ample counter space and cabinets for storage, and hosts will enjoy the easy flow from room to room with this great floor plan.

6166 Daisy Pl., San Diego

3 BD, 2 BA | $693,000 | Enjoy preparing meals in this gorgeous kitchen with updated counters, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances, a center island + beautiful white cabinets, or head to the backyard for the perfect private area to enjoy the outdoors.

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