Blog Stories From the ground up

From the ground up

By Beth Benner, June 18, 2020

For an engineer, moving into a new house is a decision that starts long before actually seeing homes in person and making an offer. Planning, strategizing and coordinating are in place. The timing and duration of construction are carefully scrutinized to line up with the listing and sale of the current home and the start of the next school year.

February: visit model homes, view different floorplans and finishes, make a decision, set date.

Enter: Corona Virus.

PUMP BRAKES.

Plans and timelines altered, construction meetings postponed and done virtually.

Despite these modifications and alterations, the delay was slight, and the new home took shape: framing, a roof, customized bumped-out garage, hard surface floors throughout, unique pocket doors in the office.  The kitchen! cabinets to the ceiling, convection cooktop stove. It was better than all the planning had imagined.

Beth Benner

Broker | OR & WA

She/Her

Beth has collaborated on over 500 transactions in her career as a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington. In 2023, she earned a spot among the REAL Producers Top 100 producing agents in Portland out of more than 8,000 licensed brokers and she has also maintained her status in the top 5% of all Oregon brokers for eight consecutive years...
Read More
  • T: 503-819-2885
  • bethbenner@livingroomre.com

You might also enjoy

Home Warranties Explained: Pros, Cons, and Everything You Need to Know

Will Sing

When buying a home, one of the considerations you might encounter is whether to invest in...

Community Shred Event 6/8!

Marissa Sainz

Join us for a free community shredding event where you can safely dispose of your confidential...

Just Listed!

The Twin Team

20920 NW Nolana Ct. Portland, Oregon, 97229 Impeccable one level in Rock Creek! Open concept floorplan...

Navigating Real Estate with Tenants? Here’s Why You Need to Know About Estoppels

Will Sing

What Is an Estoppel? If you’re involved in real estate transactions, especially those with multi-family properties...