What $450K can buy you in CBUS 🏡

What $450K can buy you in CBUS’s real estate market

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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 Columbua listings to round up 3 different homes that $450K can buy you in CBUS.

1009 Delaware Ave.

2 BD, 2.5 BA | $411,000 | This charming home offers a great floor plan complete with a cozy fireplace, a primary bedroom with a private ensuite + walk-in closet, and a back patio, perfect for barbecues.

818 Dark Star Ave.

4 BD, 2.5 BA | $431,000 | The kitchen includes spacious counters, a breakfast bar, and stainless appliances; while the luxurious primary suite is complete with a walk-in closet + an en-suite bathroom.

3974 Millstone Rd.

3 BD, 1.5 BA | $227,000 | The interior of this home is complete with plenty of natural light, and a lush green landscape surrounds this beautiful house.

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Today

Calligraphy Class (Kristin Baisden) | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St. | $65 | This beginner’s class is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. ✒️

Wednesday

Panic! At The Disco | Wed., Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $61+ | This Grammy-nominated alternative rock band will play classics like “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” 🎶

Thursday

Fit Jump | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Bounce Club, 3967 Presidential Pkwy. | Prices vary | Try a one-hour fitness class on a trampoline instructed by City Editor Hanna, free for first-time jumpers.
“The Hangover” by NightLight 614 |Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St. | $10+ | Watch this comedy movie outdoors with a downtown skyline view + food trucks, local alcoholic beverages, and live music. 🎬

Friday

Keith Urban | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $29+ | Catch the Grammy-award winning country star with hits like “Blue Ain’t Your Color” + openers Tyler Hubbard and Ingrid Andress. 🎶

Saturday

Ohio State Football vs. Wisconsin | Sat., Sept. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | $80+ | Ohio Stadium | Catch the first Big Ten game of year for the undefeated Buckeyes. 🏈

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Weather

80º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
David Parrott, who is a fall color forester with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is hopeful we’ll have trees with vibrant colored leaves this fall. David explained the best weather conditions for leaves to change color are dry, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. 🍁 (The Columbus Dispatch)

Development

Metro Development is planning a $25+ million, 162-unit apartment complex called the Orchards. The complex will be located near Rickenbacker International Airport, with construction beginning next week + units expected to be ready by May of 2023. 🏢 (Columbus Business First)

Try This

Need last minute plans? Tonight, Land-Grant Brewing Co. is holding their free pop culture trivia night hosted by Travis Hoewischer at 6 p.m. with a showing of the movie “Father of the Bride” to follow at 7:30 p.m. 🎬

Sports

OSU’s star quarterback C.J. Stroud was named Big Ten offensive player of the week. During the Buckeye’s 77-21 victory over Toledo on Saturday, C.J. threw for 367 yards with five touchdowns. 🏈
There are only four home games left for the Columbus Clippers this season — Mon., Sept. 26, a double header on Tues., Sept. 27, and Wed., Sept. 28. All four games will be Dime-A-Dog nights with 10 cent hot dogs. ⚾

Festival

The Central Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival will be on Sat., Oct. 15 from 12-5 p.m. at 4380 N. Old State Rd. Tickets for sampling whiskey sold out in hours, but companion tickets are still available for beer, live music, food trucks, and access to the Ohio Distillers Roundtable. 🥃

Plan Ahead

Midwest Market Company is partnering with 1487 Brewery for a Brewers Moon Market event on Mon., Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m. Shop 15+ vendors at the brewery, sip drinks at the bar, and enjoy dinner from a local food truck. 🛍️
Trick-or-Treat dates and times have been announced by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, with the majority occuring on Mon., Oct. 31. Don’t see your city listed? More dates are still to come. 🎃 (NBC4)

Asked

We’ll be covering the OSU football game again this Saturday, which means we have another opportunity to provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage. What would you to see from us this weekend? Let us know + take our sports survey to give us even more insight.

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Fall florals: Indoor plant shops and floral stores

STUMP was founded in Columbus and is now in seven cities. | Photo via @stump_columbus

This week is National Indoor Plant Week, and we’re here to share five local plant stores with all the green goods:

STUMP: Italian Village | 305 E. 5th Ave.
Indoor Gardens | Multiple locations
Oakland Nurseries | Multiple locations
Strader’s Garden Centers | Multiple locations
Jewelweed Crafted Flowers & Plants | 391 W. Rich St.

Bonus: If you’re up for a road trip, visit Groovy Plants Ranch about 30 miles outside of Columbus for fall plant releases and events.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Hanna.

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