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Why we fall in love with Montrose
There is a specific feeling you get when you turn off the busy freeway and cruise onto Honolulu Avenue. The air seems a little cooler, the pace slows down, and suddenly, you aren’t just in another Southern California neighborhood—you’re...
A Look at the 1892 North Marengo Neighborhood
There’s a specific feeling you get when you turn onto certain streets in Pasadena. It’s the way the light hits the camphor trees and the sense that every home has a story to tell. The magic of North Pasadena is more than just a zip code. ...
7 Best Sites for Active Aging & Staying Home
Hello again I am Robbyn Battles. In this blog post, I wanted to share 7 of the best sites for Active Aging & Staying Home. Consider this The Golden Resource Guide. As we look toward the future, staying independent and active isn't just about he...
3818 Altura Avenue Anatomy of a Listing
Have you ever read a story and immediately thought, that sounds exactly like me or my situation? I'm Robbyn Battles, and welcome to another Anatomy of a Listing, not just listed, but how it was listed. This is the story behind 3818 Altura A...
How can we make homeownership affordable
We keep hearing about making housing more affordable. But if the real goal is affordable homeownership, the conversation becomes much more complex. Recently, RISMedia covered a Congressional hearing titled “Priced Out of the American Dream.�...
Anatomy of a Listing 3417 Encinal Ave
The reason I tell these stories is because no two listings are ever the same, and yet so many sellers find pieces of themselves in each one. This is another real story from Robbyn Battles, this time about my latest listing at 3417 Encinal Avenu...
January 2026 Markets at a Glance
Robbyn Battles shares the January 2026 Market at a Glance, comparing current conditions in Sunland Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Glendale 91208, La Crescenta Montrose, La Cañada Flintridge, and Lake View Terrace. January brought a noticeable s...
3417 Encinal Avenue La Crescenta
3417 Encinal, La Crescenta 91214, a loved home, carefully updated and ready for its next chapter is my newest listing in La Crescenta, and I am Robbyn Battles, sharing how this home was thoughtfully prepared for the market, while also giving ...