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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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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:

1. Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and Engineering Magnet
2. Solano Avenue Elementary
3. Los Angeles River At Sonia Sotomayer Learning Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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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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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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