Realtor Jen Ziegler - Re/max Solid Gold

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Realtor Jen Ziegler - Re/max Solid Gold

Fiercely-savvy and powerfully calm, family-focused Realtor committed to an intuitively-guided process Hi, I’m Jen! You’re in the right place. Welcome!

I’m a Real Estate Agent located in Kitchener-Waterloo. I LOVE my community and I’m passionate about supporting it and helping the people who live here. If finding your dream home or selling your current home for top dollar (or both) brought you to my page, WELCOME! In 12 years as an award-winning realtor, I’ve learned some things about buying and selling homes that can only come with being as pass

ionate about real estate and relationships as I am. This page contains that wisdom along with stories about entrepreneurship, motherhood and just real life. I’m delighted you’re here.

06/11/2026

It's rarely about the square footage.

People think they outgrow their homes because they need more space. Another bedroom. A bigger backyard. More storage.

And sometimes that's true.

But more often? It's something quieter than that.

It's that the kitchen used to feel like the heart of the home - and now everyone is moving through it too fast to notice. It's that the neighbourhood that made so much sense at 28 doesn't fit who you are at 38. It's that your family has changed, your routines have changed, your needs have changed - and the house just hasn't changed with you.

Outgrowing a home isn't about the walls closing in.

It's about you expanding beyond them.

And that's not something to be embarrassed about or rushed through. It's actually something worth pausing on. Because when you understand why you've outgrown it - not just that you have - you make a much better decision about what comes next.

If you've been feeling like your home doesn't quite fit anymore, I want you to know that feeling is valid. And it's worth talking through before you make any big moves.
My inbox is always open. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

That's what I'm here for.

06/05/2026

Today our family of six became a family of five.

Our Maui girl was the very best dog, and we had the privilege of loving her for almost 15 years.

In those early years of our marriage, it was just Maui, Ryan, and me. Ryan spent hours on his hands and knees training her when she was a puppy, and all that time, patience, and love shaped her into the incredible dog she became. She was gentle, loyal, intuitive, and honestly one of the best-behaved dogs around. The bond they shared was something really special to witness.

Maui was there for every chapter. Every move, every milestone, every celebration, and every hard day. I always knew I was pregnant before anyone else because she would suddenly curl up beside me, determined to keep me safe. As the boys grew, she was right there beside them, always gentle and protective.

One of the things I’m learning as I get older is that life is made up of seasons. There are seasons of growth, joy, change, and eventually, letting go. We don’t get to keep the ones we love forever, but we do get the gift of loving them deeply while they’re here.

Maui’s chapter may have come to an end, but what a beautiful chapter it was. Fifteen years of loyalty, comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. We are better because she was ours.

A special thank you to my dear friend Hilary, who photographed Maui as a puppy and came back all these years later to capture these moments for us. What a full-circle gift. Thank you for walking alongside our family through so many seasons of life.

Our hearts are heavy today, but they are also incredibly full.

Thank you, Maui. ❤️🐾

You were everything to us.

06/04/2026

You may have noticed the lake access first.

But the real showstopper of this home is the backyard.

2073 Maplewood Road is the kind of property that stops you mid-sentence. Sitting on 0.85 acres in the private Paradise Lake community, this custom built bungaloft doesn't just offer a home. It offers a whole way of living.

Mornings collecting eggs from the chicken coop. Afternoons on the lake - paddleboarding, kayaking, finshing, ust floating. Evenings on the covered porch watching the light change over a shared pond where fish and turtles move slowly beneath the surface while the rest of the world rushes by somewhere else entirely.

Inside, over 3,600 square feet of finished living space that feels as thoughtful as it looks. Rich hardwood floors. Oversized windows that pull the outside in. A chef's kitchen with JennAir appliances, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry that makes you want to cook for a crowd. A main floor primary suite with a spa-inspired ensuite that feels like a hotel you never have to leave. A built-in office upstairs overlooking the lake. A 30x30 barn with endless possibility. A lower level with a separate entrance ready for whatever you need it to be.

Mature trees. Immaculate gardens. Extensive concrete work. Millwork and finishes that remind you what craftsmanship actually looks like.

And all of it - minutes to St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, Costco, Waterloo, and Kitchener.
This is the one people don't forget.

06/03/2026

Some homes are memorable.

Others become iconic.

68 Parker Island is one of those rare properties that stops you in your tracks. From its timeless A-frame architecture to the uninterrupted Lake Huron sunsets, every detail feels like a reminder of why people fall in love with cottage living in the first place.

Waterfront at your doorstep. Four-season enjoyment. A community people dream of being part of.

This is more than a cottage. It's a lifestyle that's becoming increasingly hard to find.

📍68 Parker Island, Lion's Head
Now offered at $899,900

06/02/2026

The difference between a house and a home is in the details.

And 58-383 Dundas Street East has them.

Upgraded pot lights throughout the main floor. Sleek black stainless steel appliances. An integrated dishwasher with a matching cabinet panel that disappears into the kitchen like it was always meant to be there. A smart stove. Select automatic blinds. Central vacuum rough-in. Ethernet wiring. Upgraded ensuite with a beautifully finished shower.

Nothing was left as an afterthought.

Built in 2022, this carpet-free townhouse was designed for the way people actually live - working from home, entertaining with ease, moving through your space without friction. Two bedrooms. Two full bathrooms. A powder room on the main floor. And a 435 sq ft private rooftop terrace with a gas BBQ hookup waiting for the first warm evening you want to make count.

For first-time buyers, young professionals, or anyone who's ready to stop compromising on the things that matter. This is for you, if you're looking for Home.

$629,900 | Waterdown, ON.

05/29/2026

Nobody tells you about this part.

The part where you're standing in the kitchen for the last time and you're not thinking about closing dates or market value.

You're thinking about the birthday cakes you made on that counter. The homework spread across that table. The door frame where you marked their heights in pencil and told yourself you'd paint over it someday - but never did.

Selling a home is a transaction on paper.

But when it's the home you brought your babies home to. The home where they took their first steps, had their first heartbreaks, packed their first boxes and drove away while you stood in the driveway trying to hold it together.
It's not just a house anymore. It hasn't been for a long time.

And that makes letting go complicated in a way that square footage and sold prices can't touch.

If you're in this season right now - or getting close to it - I want you to know that what you're feeling makes complete sense. You're not being sentimental. You're being human.

This is one of the most significant things you'll ever do. And you deserve someone who understands that it's about so much more than the sale.

05/27/2026

If my best friend told me she was waiting for the perfect time to buy, I wouldn't push her.

I'd sit with her for a minute first.

Because that feeling of waiting? It usually comes from a good place. She wants to get it right. She doesn't want to make a mistake. And that matters.

But here's what I'd tell her, honestly.

The perfect time isn't a moment you stumble into. It's a decision you make - when you have the right information, the right support, and someone who can help you see your situation clearly.

The market will always have reasons to wait. Rates. Inventory. Uncertainty. There will always be something.

But waiting is still a choice. And it has a cost too - even when it doesn't feel like it.

What actually changes things isn't a perfect market. It's getting clear. It's having a conversation that cuts through the noise and helps you figure out what the right move actually looks like for you.

You're not behind. You're not doing anything wrong. You just haven't had that conversation yet.

My inbox is always open. Let's figure it out together.

05/26/2026

Thinking about buying your first home but not totally sure where to start?

This Thursday, we’re making it easy.

Join me and local mortgage agent .mortgages at the Kaufman Lofts for a special open house designed specifically for first-time buyers

Tour this stunning downtown condo, get a feel for what condo living actually looks like, and ask all the questions you’ve been Googling at 11 PM 😅

What can I afford?
How much do I need for a down payment?
What would my monthly payments look like?
What are my next steps?

No pressure. No awkward sales pitch.
Just good information, real conversations, and a chance to start understanding what’s possible for you.

📍410 King Street West, Unit 226, Kitchener
🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 6–8 PM

If buying your first place has been sitting in the back of your mind… this is your sign to come check it out

05/21/2026

The first thing you'll notice is the porch. It's the kind that makes you slow down before you've even stepped inside - and that feeling doesn't leave.

739 Belmont Avenue West is a red brick character home in the heart of Belmont Village, and every room inside tells you something about the life you'll build here. A sun-filled kitchen made for morning coffee and impromptu dinner parties. A rear living room that becomes your favourite place to land at the end of the day. Three bedrooms upstairs that feel like a proper retreat. A basement with a separate entrance and a renovated bath - flexible, functional, full of possibility.

And then there's the backyard. Mature lilacs. Magnolia trees. A newer deck, custom shed, and beautifully landscaped gardens that give you privacy without sacrificing beauty. This is where your summers happen.

Belmont Village. The Iron Horse Trail. The LRT. The shops and restaurants you'll become a regular at. All of it, steps away.

$850,000 | Open house Sunday, May 24, 2–4 p.m.

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Address

180 Weber Street South
Kitchener, ON
N2J2B2

Website

http://www.jenziegler.com/

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