As of January 1, 2024, AB 1287 will amend the State Density Bonus Law by requiring cities and counties to award an additional (or second) density bonus for projects that have already allocated the maximum amount of affordable housing for very l...
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As January unfolds, I'm thrilled to share my holiday highlights and a positive start to the new year. After nine memorable years, I bid farewell to hosting the La Crescenta Christmas Tree lighting. My 3rd annual Free Photos with...
Hello, Robbyn here! As we enter the new year, I'm excited to share my January 2024 Monthly postcard with some exceptional properties that stand out in our beautiful Foothills communities. This month, instead of the usual 'Just Sold' postcard, I...
Hello, Robbyn Battles here! I'm thrilled to introduce a new concept in the real estate world, one that I've passionately developed: "Anatomy of a Sold." This innovative approach transcends the typical "Just Sold" announcement, by offering a dee...
What happens if the lender keeps delaying closing? Most sellers expect the hard part to be getting the right offer. But at 4355 Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta, the real challenge began after the buyer was found, the offer was accepted,...
Five candidates have entered the race for two open seats on the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education for the March 5 General Municipal Election — one in Trustee Area A, North Glendale, La Crescenta, and Sparr Heights (orange ...
Can You Sell Off Market and Still Maximize Value?
Can a home be sold off market without sacrificing value? Robbyn Battles, The House Agent, was helping the owner of 2554 Hermosa Avenue in Montrose answer that exact question.
As the listin...
The 80-year battle over the Sagebrush Territory transfer may be ending, but l like so many other milestones in this saga, this may just be another bump in the road that propels this battle between the school districts for another 5 years. To be...
According to a new report, the generation whose kids have flown the nest now owns twice the number of large homes than the generation in the midst of raising families.
The report, published Tuesday by Redfin, found empty-nest baby b...
New Landlord-Tenant Laws Take Effect in California
This article will delve into the latest developments in California's landlord-tenant laws. As of January 1, more than 890 new laws have come into effect in the state, m...