Confessions of a Real Estate Agent: The Hypocrisy in My Own Kitchen
Kitchen gadgets and dishes are my weakness. As a local real estate agent, the hypocrisy of my own kitchen is finally catching up to me. Many of us spend significant time in our kitchens. Whether I am in a Pasadena traditional or a Shadow Hill...
4310 Whitsett Ave Unit #1: A Local’s Guide to the Studio City Lifestyle
If we were sitting at Coffee Fix right now, just grabbing a Spanish latte and soaking in the local vibe, the first thing I’d tell you about my upcoming Studio City townhouse listing at 4310 Whitsett Ave Unit #1, Studio City, CA 91604 isn�...
Anatomy of a Senior Home: When Love Means Letting Go
There's a moment in every long life when a home that once held everything children's laughter, quiet mornings, decades of memories becomes a place that's harder to hold onto. Not because of sentiment. Because of stairs. This is Henrietta's ...
Why I Started My Community Conversations Podcast I’m Just Sayin
So here we are. First episode. And if you know me at all, you already know I'm not going to ease into this slowly. I'm Robbyn Battles real estate professional, community advocate, and someone who has spent 38 years in this business collectin...
The Future of Glendale SB 79, Metro BRT, and Our Neighborhoods
A Shift in Our City: Mobility, Density, and the Future of Glendale. Over the years, Glendale has evolved in many ways, but one of the most significant shifts in our city’s history is happening right now. It is a conversation where urban mobil...
SB 79, Transit, and The Bigger Picture for Glendale
SB 79, Transit, and Glendale: The Bigger Picture for Residents, Renters, and Neighborhoods. By now, we have talked about what SB 79 is, how the half mile radius works, and how dedicated bus lanes and Bus Rapid Transit can eventually lead to a c...
SB 79 & Glendale BRT: What is the impact for Your Neighborhood
SB 79 Glendale BRT: What the Transit Plan Means for Glenoaks and Glendale Neighborhoods. Over the past several months, there has been a lot of conversation about SB 79 Glendale BRT and the proposed Bus Rapid Transit line that will run from Nort...
Glendale BRT How A Dedicated Bus Lane Impacts SB 79
SB-79 Glendale BRT: Ridership, Housing, and Why Glendale Is Planning for a Dedicated Bus Lane. In the first article, we explained what SB 79 is, what the Bus Rapid Transit line is, and how the half-mile radius works. This article focuses specif...