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...
Anatomy of a Sold: Can the Right Strategy Overcome an Unrealistic Price Expectation?
Anatomy of a Sold: Can the Right Strategy Overcome an Unrealistic Price Expectation? Many sellers believe the value of their home is determined by what they hope a buyer will pay. In reality, successful sales happen when pricing, prepara...
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...
Beautiful Spanish Charmer
Robbyn Battles here, and I want to tell you a little story about a home that feels like it was pulled from the pages of a moody, sunlit California magazine. Tucked into one of Glendale’s most beloved enclaves, 3470 Downing Avenue is the kind ...