The NAR Lawsuit Settlement:
This week, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed a settlement to the ongoing real estate commission lawsuits. Here's the rundown of the 2024 NAR Lawsuit update:
In addition to financial pay...
Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming and confusing. For first time home buyers, the process may seem daunting! At The Bienstock Group, we've guided many first-time homebuyers in Los Angeles to the home of their dreams. After ...
California’s “Home Insurance Crisis”
Over the past few months, California has been experiencing what many are calling: a “home insurance crisis.” Over the past 5 years, raging wildfires in California have destroyed nearly near...
Buying A Tenant-Occupied Home in Los Angeles- How To Navigate Rent Control:
If you are looking to buy a property that is tenant-occupied, or can potentially be rented in the City of Los Angeles, it may be subject to the city’s Rent S...
Some of the most common questions we get at the Bienstock Group are questions regarding building ADUs in Los Angeles. So we've created a complete guide to building an ADU in Los Angeles, answering- What are the requirements for an ADU in Los ...
Home Sold By the Bienstock Group in Los Angeles
What is Escrow in California?
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial transactions of your life. With so much at stake, and so many details involved, the escrow proc...
LA Mansion Tax: Measure ULA
If you live in LA, and you're involved in the real estate world, you’ve likely heard about the so-called. "LA Mansion Tax." There are many questions regarding the guidelines of the LA City Mansion Tax - officially ...
Retrofit Los Angeles:
Starting in about 2009, California’s Local and State laws require property owners to retrofit their property when they sell. If you purchased your property within the last 5 – 10 years, chances are the property was alr...
If you’ve been in the Los Angeles real estate market, you may be familiar with the term “pocket listing,” or “off-market listings.” As trusted Los Angeles real estate agents, we have access to exclusive, off-market homes for sale in H...
When looking to buy a home in Hancock Park, the potential property taxes can be daunting. There is a way, in Los Angeles, to buy a home and not pay the Los Angeles property tax on it.
Getting a Tax Abatement in Los Angeles Through the Mills Ac...