Building the Housing We Need Without Making Renters for Life
Building the Housing We Need Without Making Renters for Life. A pro ownership perspective on affordability, infrastructure, and California’s housing framework. There is no dispute that California, and especially communities like Glendale...
The Senior Bonus Deduction
Here’s a friendly update from your Vice President of Senior Homes and Trust Sales at JohnHart Real Estate, Robbyn Battles. Let’s talk taxes for a moment. I’m not a tax expert and this is not tax advice, but par...
Multigenerational Living In Southern California
Multigenerational living is no longer a backup plan. It is a housing strategy. Have you ever considered living with more than one generation under the same roof, and wondered, would this solve a problem for you? For many seniors living on the...
December Markets at a Glance
Robbyn Battles presents your December Market at a Glance. As a lifelong La Crescenta, Montrose, and Glendale area resident and a Realtor with more than 35 years of experience, I focus on the numbers that actually matter to homeowners, buye...
3470 Downing Anatomy of a sold
Robbyn Battles, Anatomy of a Sold, not just sold, but how it sold, begins with 3470 Downing Avenue in Sparr Heights, Glendale 91208, and a client relationship that actually started more than 27 years ago. The seller originally purchased a home ...
Santa and Snow 2025
Merry Christmas from Robbyn Battles, Santa and Snow 2025 in La Crescenta. Merry Christmas. If you know me, you know I say Merry Christmas, and I always will. This year’s Free Photos with Santa and Snow was one of my favorite community...
When Housing Density Outruns Safety
Over the past several weeks, a series of events and expert warnings have converged to create a clear and increasingly urgent picture of what State mandated density is creating in the Foothill communities. A recent Los Angeles Times column e...
November 2025 Five Markets at Glance
Robbyn Battles presents your November Market at a Glance. As a lifelong La Crescenta, Montrose, and Glendale area resident and a Realtor with more than 35 years of experience, I evaluate the numbers that truly influence local decisions for...