know Ben has spent time with J Lo’s mom, Guadalupe, when they were in Vegas, so now the circle is complete.

It seems only a matter of time until they seal the deal. They’re already looking for houses — who are we kidding, massive estates — as they house-hunt all over L.A.

Ben took his 3 kids to the Century City Mall earlier in the day … so Friday was mingle-with-the-crowds day in L.A.

J Lo is clearly making L.A. home base. She already has a house in Bel Air, and she’s been looking at schools for her kids … including the school that Seraphina attends.

J Lo and Ben have been inseparable since hooking back up a few months back. They sailed the seas of Europe last month to celebrate J Lo’s 52nd birthday. This week they reunited after Ben’s 49th.

This is undeniably on the fast track.

Originally Published — 6:30 AM PT