Wendylee + Co. Real Estate Partners

09/04/2026

Before you start knocking down walls or tackling major renovations, it's worth knowing which upgrades tend to create the biggest headaches for homeowners.

It's easy to get excited about a renovation project when you're picturing the finished result, but some upgrades are a lot more complicated than they seem. This article highlights common fixer-upper projects that frequently run over budget or uncover unexpected issues along the way. If you're consid...

09/04/2026

Buying your First Home? If you’re in Ontario and not yet married or common-law, you may each still be able to qualify as a first-time home buyers (FTHB).

That could look like:

🏡 One partner purchases a home first, both live there for 1 year.
💗 The second partner purchases another home, and you both move into that one together.
🔑 The first property becomes a rental.
💰 The rental income covers the mortgage on the first home.
📈 Meanwhile, you’re building equity in two properties instead of one.

But timing matters!

Once you’re married or considered common-law, living in a home owned by your spouse or partner can affect whether you’re still considered a first-time home buyer, even if you’ve never personally been on title.

Programs including the FHSA, Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) and provincial land transfer tax rebates each have their own eligibility rules, so it’s worth understanding them BEFORE deciding which the order in which to do things.


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09/03/2026

Alright I’m up! 😄

🏠 Wendy Starr, Real Estate Broker, Epique Realty
📍 Burlington, Hamilton & Wellington County
📲 Call or text: 905.330.8104
📧[email protected]

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09/03/2026

They left. How come?
Maybe the buyers feedback was too vague…
Maybe they were in the home for all of 3 minutes.. ⏰
Either way, they’re not interested.

And it could’ve been because one of these 14 reasons 👀

What else did I miss? 👇🏼

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09/02/2026

If you’ve wondered where Canada could find room for more housing, federally owned land is becoming a bigger part of the answer—and some sizable projects are already planned.

Canada’s push to build more housing on public land is getting more centralized. Build Canada Homes is absorbing Canada Lands Company’s real estate holdings and development expertise, bringing major sites in places like Toronto, Mississauga, St. Catharines and Winnipeg under the federal housing a...

09/01/2026

Today is closing day for my amazing buyers. Happy homecoming.

🛏️ 3 bedrooms + upper-level den
🛁 4 bathrooms
🔥 Spacious family room with gas fireplace
✨ Open-concept main floor
👗 Primary suite with a massive walk-in closet and ensuite
🎬 Finished basement with rec room
🌿 Large, fully fenced backyard
📦 Plenty of storage throughout

Walking distance to parks, shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities, this beautifully maintained townhome offers the space and flexibility today’s families are looking for.