What $360K can buy you in RAL 🏡

What $360K can buy you in RAL’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 Raleigh listings to round up 3 different homes that $360K can buy you in RAL.

8340 City Loft Ct.

2 BD, 2.5 BA | $330,000 | Discover a bright interior with a fireplace, neutral color palette, and well-placed windows in this stunning home.

10825 Farmville Rd.

2 BD, 2 BA | $319,000 | This quaint home would be perfect for a young couple, with bedrooms offering plush carpet, sizable closets, and an open backyard.

817 Penncross Dr.

3 BD, 2.5 BA | $542,000 | Boasting accented window shutters + a stand-out statement color door, this home is complete with a deck and fenced-in backyard — making this home perfect for hosting the next BBQ.

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Today

Trivia Tuesday | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to compete in this questions competition hosted by the NCMNS featuring a mix of science facts, current news, pop culture + scientific discoveries.
Well-Read Black Girl Meet-up | Tues., Sept. 20 | 7-8 p.m. | Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd. | Free | WRBG provides a space for Black women readers + writers to connect and grow in conversation. 📚

Wednesday

Sip and View Bridal Show | Wed., Sept. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St. | Free | This bridal showcase will feature NC event professionals. 💍
Taste Tour of the Mediterranean: Greece | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave. | $85 | Chef Saif Rahman will create dishes inspired by Mediterranean cooking, culture, and produce found in local Greek markets.
The Play That Goes Wrong | Wed., Sept. 21- Fri., Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd. | $30+ | This Broadway comedy is a hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes.

Thursday

Jazz in the Square | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St. | Free | Public Opinion will perform smooth jazz sounds. 🎷
Pancakes & Booze Art Show | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St. | $15 | More than 75 local artists will exhibit work during this underground pop-up art show — there will be all-you-can-eat pancakes. 🥞

Friday

Back to Business Women’s Conference | Fri., Sept. 23 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virtual | $69 | This conference offers Triangle moms a unique opportunity to kickstart their return to work with a community of supportive women and experts to advise them along the way.*

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Looking for a new brew experience? 👀

Hoops and hops, anyone? The new brewery is located across from the Greensboro Coliseum, home to the Greensboro Swarm. | Photo provided by Steel Hands Brewing

Get ready to go beer-serk over this, Raleigh. Steel Hands Brewing’s recently-opened location in Greensboro features a 20-barrel brewhouse with hand-forged craft beers brewed on site.

Stop by the brewery’s custom-designed taproom for brews and gourmet wood-fired pizza for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch (we recommend the margherita paired with the Juicy-Hazy IPA). The brewery also has space to host special events.

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Weather

89º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain ☀️

Civic

During today’s afternoon session beginning at 1 p.m., City Council will resume the public hearing concerning the future of Seaboard Station. The historic train station building could be relocated, partially preserved, or removed. Watch the meeting virtually. 💻

Community

To celebrate Deaf Awareness Month, Raleigh Parks is hosting new, inclusive events and adding American Sign Language interpreters to existing events. This weekend, there is a Deaf Bowling Social on Fri., Sept. 23 + a Dix Park Walking Tour on Sat., Sept. 24. See more events.

Opening

Strike & Barrel, a boutique bowling center, is reopening in downtown Wake Forest this Thurs., Sept. 22. The game hub located at 413 Brooks St. will reveal its major expansion, which includes more games like duckpin bowling, fowling + bocce. 🎳

Try This

The Raleigh Event Collective is hosting Oak City Fit Fest on Sat., Oct. 15 at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park in North Hills. Starting at 10 a.m., there will be yoga, spin, and trampoline classes + local wellness vendors. 🧘

Drink

The NC State Fair just got more brew-tiful. Don’t miss NC Beer Night at the NC Public House on Fri., Oct. 14 from 5-8 p.m. Sample an array of beers from NC craft breweries and learn something new during the Ask a Brewer Q+A. Purchase a Kegs + Corks pass ($17). 🍻

Plan Ahead

The Blue Man Group is returning to Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts Mon., Oct. 24-Tues., Oct. 25. The performances will feature the group’s signature drumming + quirky comedy. Tickets go on sale this Fri., Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.

Biz

Seen — anticipated to be the nation’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ work environment with a retail and entrepreneurial incubator — received funding from Advanced Auto Parts. The company pledged $15,000 a year for 2022 and 2023 to support the space coming to Raleigh Founded. (Triangle Business Journal).

Travel

Hold on to your sunhat. Nonstop flights between RDU and Cancun, Mexico will resume on Sat., Nov. 5. American Airlines will run the departing and returning trips weekly on Saturdays. 🏖️ (The News & Observer)
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Shop

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Eat

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Pet architecture reimagined 🐾

Spot reimagined pet architecture at Triangle Barkitecture

Barkitecture Triangle 2022 Fat Cat Winner

The Pooch Porch won the Fat Cat award in 2021 for raising the most money during the silent auction. | Photo by Rose + Anchor Photography

Over 20 teams made up of local architects, engineers, and designers from around the Triangle have been working on custom pet architecture builds to showcase during this year’s Triangle Barkitecture competition. All proceeds from this unique fundraising event led by the American Institute of Architects will benefit local animal rescue centers.

This Saturday, Sept. 30, the public and their pets are invited to view and try out the innovative designs for free at Fenton from 1 to 5 p.m. All of the creations will be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds going to local pets in need at Triangle Beagle Rescue and Friends of Wake County Animal Center.

You’ll also get the chance to meet adoptable + adorable pets, enjoy a show by Dare Devil Dogs, and there will be pup caricature drawings available.

There are six competition categories, including Best in Show, People’s Choice (don’t forget to vote for your favorite build) + Craziest Cat, awarded to the most unique design that challenges the idea of what pet architecture can be.

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by City Editor Anne. Editor’s pick: Sunday brunch is a tradition in my family, whether that means flipping pancakes at home or savoring eggs Benedict at a local eatery. I’m curious (and hungry) — what’s your go-to brunch spot in Raleigh? Let me know (and feel free to recommend your favorite dish). 🍳 Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Prepare for upcoming weather this fall.
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