By Beth Benner, April 29, 2025
Some stories just feel meant to be and this is definitely one of them! My Bridge to Portland Group partner, Sharon Marciniak and I had the absolute pleasure of working together to help Jennifer and Josh, their three awesome kids, and their two sweet dogs find their perfect Portland home.
After years living in Norco, California, Jennifer and Josh knew they wanted to come back to Portland and put down roots and we were so excited to help them make that happen. Jennifer was actually born here and (spoiler alert!) she spent her early childhood in the same neighborhood where the family just bought their new house!
But the journey wasn’t without a few adventures—they lived in two short-term rentals while house hunting—but they kept such a positive attitude through it all. And trust me, it was so worth it!
In a total twist of fate, I came across an off-market opportunity that felt like it was just meant for them. They were open to touring the home and, the second they all saw it, they knew it was the one and honestly, so did we. They fell in love with the beautiful garden and landscaping and their girls immediately called dibs on the basement!
Because we found the home before it officially hit the market, Jennifer and Josh were able to snag it without having to compete with other buyers—a huge win in this early spring market!
Now the real fun begins: moving in, making it their own, and building a brand new chapter back where it all started. Sharon and I couldn’t be happier for them, and we’re so honored to have been part of their journey!
Congratulations, Jennifer, Josh, and family—you’re home!
Looking to make a move? I’d love to work with you!
Beth Benner, Broker Licensed in Oregon & Washington
503-819-2885 | www.bridgetoportland.com | beth@bridgetoportland.com
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.
Beth is proud to have cultivated her client base on the referrals of the many happy homeowners she’s worked with over the years and through professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries. She deeply cares about each of her clients and approaches her job as a long-term commitment, aiming to help them make the best investment. Beth is also a local real estate investor, leveraging her expertise and knowledge of the market to make sound investment decisions.
She is a lifelong Portlander and has volunteered with Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels delivery, SW Portland Little League, and serves as an elementary school classroom volunteer. Beth is a devoted mom to three active kids and in her free time, she loves hiking, reading, traveling, wine tasting, and cheering for the Portland Thorns.
Real Estate Background:
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- Licensed Broker in Oregon since 2004 and Washington since 2006
- 47 total personal transactions in 2024
- Multiple investor and repeat/referral clients
- #1 Individual broker at LRR in 2020
- Top 100 of all OR brokers since 2020
- Top 5% of all OR brokers for 8 years
- PMAR Circle of Excellence Diamond Platinum Member 2016-2025
- Licensed in OR & WA
- T: 503-819-2885
- bethbenner@livingroomre.com
