Monday, October 30, 2017
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Delicious Chocolate Cake Recipe!!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vinegar
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 cup of potato starch
A splash of coffee
DIRECTIONS:
Beat together 5 eggs, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup oil
Add in the 1 tsp vanilla sugar, a little coffee (mixed with water), 3/4 cup potato starch, 1/2 cup cocoa
In a separate cup mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 min
Enjoy!! 
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Investing in Elysian Park
You don’t have to be a Dodger’s fan to covet a home base in one of the hottest new development areas in L.A. Like many burgeoning areas along the Los Angeles River, a renaissance is occurring near the oldest municipal park established in the city, where the unparalleled vistas and artisanal delights offer an unexpected escape from the city.
At 600 acres with beautiful views of downtown LA, Elysian Park is close to multiple freeways which makes it easy to navigate the heavily trafficked city. Once considered useless land, (thus the name “Elysian”, which refers to the afterlife), this neighborhood has been resurrected and has blossomed into a hipster haven, much like Echo Park and Silver Lake. The combination of the mysterious, old beauty of classic LA and the panoramic views and art galleries make this an unusual and magnetic place to explore. Like the terrain, you will always find unpredictable, hidden gems and charming trails to enjoy and we, at Bienstock Group, pride ourselves in being one of the original trailblazers.
2320 Glover was listed with The Bienstock Group and sold for $420,000. This property was rehabbed and went back on the market for double the price!! The desirability of this neighborhood has been influenced by the ever-increasing prices and incredible surge of opportunities to buy and flip without having to break the bank and spend millions. Minutes from Chinatown and a myriad of delectable delights, makes this the quintessential adventure and investment of a lifetime.
If you are looking for an outstanding real estate investment, as well as a place to hang your art, we recommend this tucked away haven which hugs downtown LA. We want to find you a place that you love, because we love what we do.
The most prestigious schools in the area are:
- Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and Engineering Magnet
- Solano Avenue Elementary
- Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayer Learning Academy
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
Recipe: Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower, (to make about 4 cups processed cauliflower)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 c. shredded white Cheddar
DIRECTIONS
Cut cauliflower into florets. Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until the texture resembles rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower.
In a medium bowl, combine processed cauliflower, eggs, Parmesan and oregano. Mix until evenly combined then season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray then scoop the cauliflower mixture into a small patty on one side of the pan. Repeat to form a second patty on the other side. (These are your “bread” slices.) Press down on both pieces with a spatula and cook until golden underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the other sides are golden, about 3 minutes more.
Top one cauliflower slice with cheese then place the other cauliflower slice on top. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
An Off-Market Opportunity of Majestic Brick English on McCadden Place in Hancock Park
Off-Market Opportunity: At The Bienstock Group, we listed the house at 171 S McCadden in Hancock Park for $2,900,000 on July 15, 2014. It sold immediately for $2,900,000 all cash. The house had 4 beds and 4 baths, it was 4,034 square feet on a 12,121 square foot lot. It was built in 1926 and needed to be updated.
The owners gutted the whole house, added a family room, added an attic loft playroom, added a luxurious master suite with fireplace, and redid the entire interior of the home. They would be open to selling the house off market now.
Fully Remodeled and Ready for Sale: The house is breathtaking from the street with a gorgeous brick facade and a winding fairy tale walkway to the front door. The interiors match with a majestic grace and elegance that is signature to Hancock Park.
The house sold in 2014 when the owners died without heirs and they left the proceeds of the house to Stanford University. The trustee of the owners’ trust interviewed the top 3 agents in Hancock Park to pick an agent to list and sell the property. The Bienstock Group’s list price was 400,000 and 500,000 higher than the other two agents’ proposed list price. Before sale, The Bienstock Group managed and coordinated repairs that cost a total of 32,000 dollars.
Bienstock Group Year-to-Date Statistics: At the Bienstock Group we love what we do, which is selling houses for top top dollar. We sold $97M in 2016. So far in 2017 we closed 41 transaction, with year-to-date closed volume is $60M. Currently we have $10M in escrow and $15M in active homes for sale.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Best Duplex Sale on Mansfield Ave Adjacent to Hancock Park
Best Duplex Sale: The Bienstock Group represented 215 S Mansfield in 2014 and the property sold with multiple offers over the asking price for a record sale for the neighborhood for the time. The reason 215 S Mansfield sold for top top dollar is because it was in move-in condition with both units owner occupied, which meant it could be delivered at top dollar market rent.
215 S Mansfield is a duplex that is 3,493 square feet on a 7,290 square foot lot and sold for $2,260,000 on August 25, 2014. Each unit only has 2 beds and 2 baths. The upstairs unit has a small room over the porte cochere in the driveway. There is a shared yard with some grass and some concrete and two garages.
The property was taken down to the studs and completely remodeled several years before the sale. All systems were new. Both kitchens and all four baths were done in good taste with Carrera marble countertops and top-of-the-line Stainless Steel appliances.
At The Bienstock Group we pride ourselves on selling properties for top top dollar. We have a reputation for representing trophy properties and for selling them strategically so they net our clients every last dollar the market will deliver for them. We Love What We Do.
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Best Recent Home Sale Los Angeles on Orange Grove
Sale on Orange Grove: The Bienstock Group recently sold 714 N. Orange Grove in 90046 for $1,949,000. The house is 2,819 square feet on a 5,638 square foot lot. The house has 4 beds and 4 baths. The owners bought the house for $845,000 on 8/8/2015. The owners demolished the house and built a new one from the ground up.
The house at 714 N. Orange Grove is located on an alley. There are stores, including a boxing gym, across the alley. Fairfax High is at the corner.
The house was listed with another agent two separate times – once for 147 days, a second time for 89 days – without a single offer. The Bienstock Group listed the property and sold it in one week. 
To get offers and to sell property for top dollar, a house needs to be staged with the right furniture, be immaculately clean at all times, have a manicured lawn and green grass, be marketed with full information about the property. The way a house is staged, photographed, presented and shown makes all the difference in the world.
At The Bienstock Group we pride ourselves on selling properties for top top dollar. We have a reputation for representing trophy properties and for selling them strategically so they net our clients every last dollar the market will deliver for them. We Love What We Do.
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Friday, October 20, 2017
LANDSCAPING: It Goes a Long Way
Keep it Green: In the real estate world it is often said that “Curb Appeal is Everything.” How your home looks from the street will determine how interested one might be about viewing the inside, especially for high priced homes. You want your lawn to be manicured, green, and inviting when your house goes up for sale. If you have grass, make sure it’s fresh, bright green, and mowed. Make sure to rake all leaves to create the feeling of a “clean property.” Trim trees so they look well cared for. In California, we have lots of palm trees; have green parts on the tree only and remove all brown parts. If trees are hindering natural light from reaching the property and interior of the home, it is smart to trim those as well. However, make sure not to overdo it, especially if over trimming results in decreasing privacy from other neighbors.
Drought Friendly: Since the beginning of the California drought, drought resistant landscaping works in Los Angeles instead of grass and flowers that need lots of water – succulents (we love agave plants) and pebbles and DG (decomposed granite) instead of grass and flowers are attractive and work well to conserve California water. Artificial turf works too. When choosing to take the drought friendly approach, be sure to factor in the runoff off for your property as well as the heat effect if you do not have shade from trees.
Plant Positioning & Layout: Often houses have shrubs or trees that make the yard feel smaller because they are planted right in the middle of the lawn or yard. Having grass or pebble or DG or some other non-vertical ground cover extend from the house all the way to the property line (without shrubs or trees in between) has the eye drawn from property line to property line and makes prospective buyers appreciate the depth and width of the grounds. Bigger outdoor spaces make houses sell for higher prices. Views that are not interrupted by trees or shrubs make the space bigger and sell better. DO strategically plant trees to block views of neighbors and to create privacy – where the trees won’t cut the space. It’s a good idea to cover all exposed dirt in planter beds – either with dark brown tree bark (not red) or with small pebbles (grey). Make sure to water and fertilize all the plants and shrubs so the landscaping is lush and inviting.
A house with manicured landscaping communicates to prospective buyers that the home is well tended and cared for. In addition to creating a warm welcoming vibe to the space. Homes that are manicured, in good shape, and pretty, sell for top top dollar.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Miracle Mile Recent Home Sale – Spanish California Home
The Bienstock Group recently sold a newly remodeled two story Spanish colonial character house at 1025 S Sierra Bonita Ave just south of Olympic Blvd in Miracle Mile. The owners did an expert job preserving the elements of character in the house, like the wood beams in the living room, the original stained glass in the entry, and the circular staircase to the second floor. They updated the floor plan and made it more modern by introducing an open dining room perfect for entertaining, a desk area and built-in breakfast nook off the kitchen, and a luxurious master suite with a white marble shower, freestanding tub, double sinks, and walk in closet. The kitchen and all the baths are brand new.
Miracle Mile Recent Home Sale: Great House Sold – Multiple Offers and Sold in One Week
After purchasing the home for $1,250,000 and completing a full remodel, this 2,781 square foot on a 7,433 square foot lot, with 5 beds and 4 baths sold within one week. Not only did it sell within one week, but it received multiple offers as well. In the end, this amazing home sold for $141,000 over the asking price. It sold for $2,100,000 a record price for the street and the area!!!!
Desirable Miracle Mile Location
This Miracle Mile area is undergoing a surge in interest because of the new Metro subway line being built along Wilshire Blvd with a subway station nearby at La Brea and at Fairfax. With Los Angeles traffic being at its worst, people are seeing the value of being in close proximity to public transportation that can move them throughout the city efficiently. This increased interest in Miracle Mile is evident in the multiple offers for 1025 S Sierra Bonita Ave and ultimately its final sale price being $141,000 over the asking price.
At the Bienstock Group We Love What We Do, which is selling houses for top top dollar. We sold $97M in 2016. So far in 2017 we closed 46 transaction, year-to-date closed volume of $72M, we have $6M in escrow and we have $11M in active homes for sale.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Google’s Venice Beach Donut Shop!
Google Home’s Mini Donut Shop:
To celebrate the launch of Google’s new donut-sized Home Mini, they built a pop-up donut shop in Venice this past Saturday and Sunday.
Inside, you’ll get the chance to win either a brand new Google Home Mini or a couple of delicious donuts. Not only that – until the product hits shelves on October 19, this donut shop is the only places on earth where you can get your hands on the new device.
It’s all free and there’s plenty more surprises inside… Learn more at g.co/donuts
SHOP HOURS
Saturday, 10/7 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, 10/8 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Monday, October 9, 2017
Mom’s Plum Tart Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 stick (8 Tablespoons) vegan butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
12 baby plums, pitted and cut in half
pinch of salt
Topping
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon sugar
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 9 or 10″ springform pan and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy. Add the flour, baking powder, eggs and salt and mix on low speed. Once flour is incorporated increase speed to medium and mix well.
- Spoon the batter into the baking pan. Arrange the plum halves skin side down in the batter. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the top of the plums.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cake test inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pan and serving.
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Friday, October 6, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Best House for Sale Miracle Mile: 1025 S Sierra Bonita Los Angeles
Newly Listed Spanish California Home
The Bienstock Group has a brand newly re-imagined and remodeled two story Spanish colonial character house for sale at 1025 S Sierra Bonita Ave just south of Olympic Blvd in Miracle Mile. The owners did an expert job preserving the elements of character in the house, like the wood beams in the living room, the original stained glass in the entry, and the circular staircase to the second floor.
They updated the floor plan and made it more modern by introducing an open dining room perfect for entertaining, a desk area and built-in breakfast nook off the kitchen, and a luxurious master suite with a white marble shower, freestanding tub, double sinks, and walk in closet. The kitchen and all the baths are brand new.
Best House for Sale Miracle Mile: Fully Remodeled Designer Move-in-Ready
The owners bought the house for $1,250,000 on 10/7/2016 and it’s back on the market now in August 2017 for $1,959,000. The house is fully remodeled with new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, baths, HVAC system and landscaping. The house is 2,781 square feet on a 7,433 square foot lot, and it has 5 beds and 4 baths.
Desirable Miracle Mile Location
This Miracle Mile area is undergoing a surge in interest because of the new Metro subway line being built along Wilshire Blvd with a subway station nearby at La Brea and at Fairfax. The new Miracle Mile HPOZ pocket is very close walking distance to museums, shops, and the new subway line.
The house at 1025 S Sierra Bonita is quintessential Spanish California living with a park-like yard and a Mission white spacious character house with the perfect balance of history and charm. It’s in perfect designer move-right-in condition.
At the Bienstock Group we love what we do, which is selling houses for top top dollar. We sold $97M in 2016. So far in 2017 we closed 41 transaction, year-to-date closed volume of $60M, we have $10M in escrow and we have $15M in active homes for sale.
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Monday, October 2, 2017
Recently Sold Home Miracle Mile on Sycamore Ave
Recently Sold Home Miracle Mile Real Estate – Sycamore Avenue Sale
The Bienstock Group achieved record sales on Sycamore Ave multiple times in the last few years. Most notably, two one story houses that were fully remodeled at 300 S Sycamore and 319 S Sycamore. Fully remodeled houses in move-in condition, prepared for sale and marketed right, sell for top top dollar in the Miracle Mile neighborhood. Give us a call to learn more about Sycamore Avenue and the surrounding areas.
The Bienstock Group just sold the house on the corner of Sycamore Ave and Third Street, diagonally across from Ralphs, for $1,750,000. The house was listed for $1,699,000. It sold with multiple offers for $51,000 over the asking price in less than a week.
The house at 300 S Sycamore is 2,264 square feet on a 7,161 square foot lot. The owners bought the house on January 14, 2014 for $1,261,000. The house has 3 beds and 3 baths. The kitchens and baths are remodeled. There is no pool in the backyard. The backyard is on Third St.
Past Sycamore Sale: The owners commissioned The Bienstock Group to sell their house at 300 S Sycamore because The Bienstock Group sold a house across the street at 319 S Sycamore for $1,860,000.. The house at 319 S Sycamore has 3 beds and 2 baths and is 2,019 square feet on a 6,509 square foot lot. Like the house at 300 S Sycamore, the house at 319 S Sycamore is also one story, fully remodeled, and has no pool in the backyard. The house at 319 S Sycamore is not on a busy corner so there is less street noise, although it does back up to the alley behind La Brea.
Highest Single-Story Sale: The sale at 319 S Sycamore was the highest sale ever in the neighborhood for any single story house between Third Street and Wilshire. The sale at 300 S Sycamore is the highest sale in the neighborhood for a single story house on a busy corner. It’s also a record for the fastest sale on a busy corner in the neighborhood.
At The Bienstock Group we specialize in selling houses for top top dollar in the shortest amount of time. We sold $97M in 2016. So far in 2017 we closed 44 transaction, year-to-date closed volume of $70M, active sales of $10M, and $8M in Escrow. We would love to answer any questions that you may have about your property or the market.
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