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 ...
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...