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August 5 Markets At a Glance
August Market at a Glance: La Cañada, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills, and Glendale 91208. Real estate never sits still, and this month’s numbers prove it. I’m Robbyn Battles, and I’ve pulled together the latest August v...
Anatomy of a Sold: Can Trust and Preparation Lead to a Better Home Sale?
Anatomy of a Sold: Can Trust and Preparation Lead to a Better Home Sale? 'Yes. Trust and preparation can absolutely lead to a better home sale." Robbyn Battles |La Crescenta listing agentIn my experience as a La Crescenta listing agent for mor...
Welcome to Montrose
Montrose, CA — small-town spirit nestled against the Verdugo foothills. Montrose at a glance Montrose, California, is more than a dot on the map—it’s a story of history, comm...
Is L.A. Sacrificing Design and History for Density?
This week, I came across an enlightening article in CityWatch LA, "The Dehumanization of Los Angeles: How Housing Policy Created an Aesthetic and Economic Catastrophe". that raises big questions about Los Angeles’ rush toward dense housin...
Anatomy of Two Solds La Crescenta & Glendale
Anatomy of a Sold: Two Very Different Stories in La Crescenta and Glendale. Every home sale tells a story — not just of where it sold, but how it sold. In this edition of “Anatomy of a Sold,” I’m highlighting two recent transactions th...
Glendale City Talk vs Your Everyday Language
Quick summary: Below you’ll find side-by-side “Everyday Language” translations of key quotes from Glendale officials about the CORO – City Owned Residential Overlay, along with line-by-line breakdowns. This piece clarifies what the quot...
August 2025 Monthly Letter
Dear Reader, A special visit; Sometimes the best memories come from carousels, train rides, and pink-tipped hair. My three-year-old great-niece came from North Carolina for a two-night sleepover, and I got to be “Auntie Robby.” We s...
Glendales Overlay Plan Simplified
Glendale’s Plan & the “City-Owned Residential Overlay (CORO)” — in one paragraph. The City of Glendale Public Review Draft Land Use Element explains how future growth could be guided across Glendale, CA and introd...