What $700K can buy you in SD 🏡

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

7978 Tinaja Ln., San Diego

Exterior of 7978 Tinaja Ln. in San Diego, CA.jpg — Opendoor can buy a home for you and hold it while you secure your financing.

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

Exterior of 1913 Olivia St. in El Cajon, CA.jpg — *Selling too? Opendoor helps MKTnamers line-up their close dates.*

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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Today

Stöner | Tues., Sept. 20 | 8 p.m. | Brick By Brick | $15+ | The American rock trio performs with special guests. 🎸

Wednesday

San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $26+ | Game two in this series. ⚾️

Thursday

Joe Satriani | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre | $36+ | The guitarist brings his “Earth Tour” to downtown San Diego. 🎸
Tinker Thursday: Paper Flowers | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Logan Heights Library | Free | Make the traditional craft for Hispanic Heritage Month. 🌼

Friday

Oktoberfest on the Harbor | Fri., Sept. 23-Sun., Sept. 25 | 12 p.m. | Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten in Point Loma | Free | Bust out your finest Bavarian attire for this celebration featuring German-inspired craft brews, a pretzel-eating contest + steins.
The Haunted Trail: Balboa Park | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Balboa Drive and Juniper Road | $27.99+ | The spine-tingling attraction returns, running through Halloween. 🧟

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Weather

77º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain. ☀️

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:36 a.m.
Set: 6:49 p.m.

Tide

Low: 1:25 a.m. + 1:04 p.m.
High: 8:20 a.m. + 6:51 p.m.
Water Temperature: 70º

Open

Gold Finch Modern Deli — dubbed as a modern take on a traditional Jewish deli — will open tomorrow, Sept. 21, at 3040 Science Park Rd. If you can’t make it to the Torrey Pines deli for its opening, you can stop by Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 🥯
UC San Diego has completed the remodeling of the Geisel Library’s main lobby. Visitors can expect to see new murals, spaces for exhibit displays, and “brighter, better-marked corridors.” 📚 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Outdoors

San Diego Parks and Rec will host a workshop this Sat., Sept 24 at the Lake Morena County Park to teach locals novice kayaking + fishing skills. Participants will split into two groups — one focusing on fishing and the other kayaking around the reservoir. The event is free, but registration is required. 🎣
Fishermen off the coast of San Diego spotted two “megamouth” sharks that were only first discovered in 1976. These rare sharks — estimated to be around 13-ft long — slowly inspected the boat before swimming off. Watch the encounter. 🦈 (NBC 7)

Ranked

Two local resorts have made the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice list of Best Family Resorts. The list — which analyzed national resorts and how they cater to families — named Lakehouse Hotel & Resort in San Marcos No. 3 + Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad No. 10. 🏆 (Fox 5)

Traffic

A new roundabout is being constructed in downtown Vista with the hopes of preventing drivers from making illegal maneuvers and to enhance the area’s visuals. The roundabout will be built at the intersection of Main Street and Wave Drive by the Wave Waterpark. As a detour, vehicles will be routed through the waterpark’s parking lot. 🚧

Show

City Ballet San Diego announced that its 21st Balanchine ballet will take stage on Sat., Nov. 12, Sun., Nov. 13 + Thurs., Nov. 17. Experience George Balanchine’s “Divertimento from Le Baiser De La Fée” at Spreckels Theatre. 🩰

Shop

The Balboa Park Fall Plant Sale is happening this Sat., Sept 24, for the first time in four years. Head to Casa del Prado from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to find native and seasonal plants, vegetables, and flowers. Master Gardeners will also be at this free event to teach gardening sustainability, the art of flower arrangements + more. 🪴
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 doormat all football-loving families need to own. 🍁 *

Eat

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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 subscription for a limited time. 🌎 *

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Design Week in San Diego, California

San Diego Design Week 2022 Instagram post from ICA San Diego

The five-day event can be for the whole family. | Post from ICA San Diego

Will we see you at San Diego Design Week?

Starting this Wed., Sept. 21, through Sun., Sept. 25, the community-led, five-day event celebrating all things design will take place across the San Diego and Tijuana region. The in-person activities for this third annual event will include art exhibitions, hands-on workshops with local experts, culinary adventures, career support from design professionals, and even activities for the kids like the ones pictured above.

Plan ahead with this interactive events map, kicking things off at the opening night event:

Networking at Mingei | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado | $35 | Celebrate the start of Design Week with performances, opportunities to meet with event advisers and presenters, and explore the museum’s new exhibition, “Toying with Design.” 🎨

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Trevor. Editor’s pick: Rice bowls for all. Open Gym SD + National City native Chef Phillip Esteban have officially opened White Rice Bodega — 3586 Adams Ave. — to the public after hosting a soft opening last week. Head over to Normal Heights and grab yourself a bowl. 🍲 Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about the iconic Hotel del Coronado newest addition.
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