Property Virgins

With a major career shift on the horizon–and five years of school ahead–Andrew and Aaron ditched their big city lives and moved to a nearby college town. And now they’re ready to leave their rental digs behind to invest in a dog-friendly home of their own. Enter property expert Wendy Wolfe. Working with the couple’s conservative budget, she’s determined to strike a balance between turnkey fabulous for Andrew and a fixer-upper for Aaron. It’s just that compromise doesn’t come naturally for these two.

Brooke and Joel’s tiny condo isn’t keeping pace with their expanding needs. And though their number-one priority is buying a home, the red-hot real estate market has turned them into chronic bidders. Property expert Wendy Wolfe is determined to help the couple seal the deal on a dog-friendly property near the waterfront–but in a seller’s market, that will mean getting comfortable with making a bully offer.

Now in their 30s–and getting serious about their future together–musical duo Tammy and Michael are ready to leave the city and settle down in a soundproof family-friendly home of their own. Property expert Wendy Wolfe takes charge of the house hunt, and takes the couple back to their roots. But even with their shared vision and ample budget, it’s a competitive market out there–and there’s a bidding war on the horizon.

Desperate to ditch their one-bedroom rental, newlyweds Annie and Charles are on the hunt for a starter home of their own–though they admit they haven’t got a clue where to begin. With budget top of mind, property expert Wendy Wolfe takes charge of the house hunt. She walks them through the basics as they tour potential properties. But when the time comes to negotiate a deal, Annie and Charles are already thinking–and low-balling–like seasoned pros.

Ready to take their relationship to the next level, Jake and Taylor are eager to move out of his parents’ house and into a picture-perfect starter home of their own. But super-planner Taylor is concerned about the variables she won’t be able to control. Property expert Wendy Wolfe steps in and promises to iron out any wrinkles and unknowns. But things get tricky when she comes up with three very different contenders–all at the exact same price point.

Three years into their relationship, perfect matches Carling and Matt are on the hunt for a customizable home in a lakeside community they both love. Property expert Wendy Wolfe steps in to make it happen–and with the couple’s healthy budget, she soon lines up several tantalizing yet very different contenders. But then it’s up to Carling and Matt to hone their vision and decide where their priorities truly lie.

Ready to ditch their tiny urban rental, Jack and Julien are dreaming big about a bigger home. But with only a 30-day pre-approval window, the race is on to find a spacious live-work space before their financing dries up. Property expert Wendy Wolfe is up for the challenge and steps up with an irresistible contender from the start. But the couple’s roller-coaster house hunt comes with a surprise twist no one saw coming.

Newlyweds Effie and Keith are gearing up to buy their first home. But she’s so comfortable at her parents’ place that he may have a tough time convincing her to move out. Property expert Wendy Wolfe is determined to make it happen. But finding them the ideal Wiener-dog-friendly, work-at-home starter home means striking a balance between Keith’s fixer-upper ideal, and Effie’s more staggered approach. And the roller-coaster house hunt is on.

Twenty-three-year-olds Liz and Liran each live at home with their parents. But they’re ready to take a leap of faith and buy a place to share. It’ll be like a fun slumber party–only every night, Liran says. Property expert Wendy Wolfe isn’t intimidated by the couple’s long wishlist, and nails the search for a picture-perfect walkable urban condo. But that leaves Liz and Liran with a tricky decision.

Deniz and Andrew have been dating for seven years. But both still live with their parents–and it’s a 90-minute commute from one house to the other. Property expert Wendy Wolfe steps in to close the gap on the couple’s long-distance relationship. But that means conquering a steep real estate learning curve–and finding the perfect starter home.

Sarah and Cooper are determined to buy a home before they say ‘I do’. And that gives them just three short months to get on the same page and find the perfect starter home.

Christine and Bryan agree it’s time to move out of their one-bedroom basement rental. But they don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to their starter home wish list. Property expert Wendy Wolfe steps in and soon has the couple on the same page. Because–as it turns out–the main obstacle isn’t finding a home they both love. The challenge is outbidding the competition in a red-hot real estate market.

Tired of living in his parents’ cramped basement apartment, Alarice and Jeff are searching for a dog-friendly home where they can put down roots and start a family. Property expert Wendy Wolfe steps in with a plan, and her first challenge is harmonizing the couple’s divergent dream home wish lists. After that, it’s a question of timing for Alarice and Jeff because–in a red-hot market–the perfect property doesn’t wait around for long.

With their wedding fast approaching, first-time buyers Nikita and Alton are determined to move out of their parents’ homes and into a luxurious starter home of their own. From the start, property expert Wendy Wolfe warns that compromise is the name of the game. And the couple’s house hunt soon takes them to the outer limits of their search area–and to the top of their budget.

Since first meeting online, digital matches Anita and Aveet have tied the knot. And now they’re eyeing their next big step–moving out of his mom’s place and into a deluxe home of their own. Taking charge of the househunt, property expert Wendy Wolfe warns the risk-averse couple that the size of their love nest will depend on the spend–and that moving closer to family will inevitably land them at the top end of their budget.