Where’s the Housing for Our Aging Neighbors?
The Forgotten Population: Where’s the Housing for Our Aging Neighbors? There’s a lot of buzz about building massive housing projects and encouraging density—but in La Crescenta, Montrose, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and the surrounding...
The Truth Behind SB 549 Funding Developers Not Fire Victims?
UPDATE: 7/30/2025 California Senate bill that could have brought more affordable housing to the wealthy, star-studded enclave of Pacific Palisades, CA, which was decimated by the January wildfires, has been shelved until next year after a wa...
What You Need to Know About SB 549 and the Resilient Rebuilding Authority.
Update: 7/30/2025 On July 8, 2025, Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released $101 million in funding specifically for affordable multifamily rental housing in Los Angeles County, prioritiz...
3254 Los Olivos Lane La Crescenta 91214
Anatomy of a Listing not Just Listed but How it Listed. The Story Behind the listing of 3254 Los Olivos Lane. Some listings start with a phone call—and this one started with a memorable one. “Robbyn, you don’t know me, but I know you.”...
June 2025 Markets at a Glance 5 Foothill Communities
June 2025 Market at a Glance | Robbyn Battles Reports on 5 Foothill Communities. Every month, I provide a snapshot of the local real estate market across five key Foothill communities: La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Sunland-Tujun...
5519 Terrace Drive La Crescenta
5519 Terrace Drive, La Crescenta – Fresh Look, Fresh Price, Fresh Opportunity | Now Offered at $1,399,000 This isn’t just a revised listing—it’s a refreshed vision of what living in the foothills can be. With a brand-new perspective and...
How Today’s Market Speaks to Your Home’s Value
How Today’s Market Speaks to Your Home’s Value. In any sales role—whether you're selling homes, software, or services—there comes a moment where you realize the client isn't just buying the product. They're buying the value story behi...
Is the Market Moving Without You?
Real Estate Market Comparison: February –April 2024 vs. February–April 2025 La Crescenta–Montrose | La Cañada Flintridge | Sunland–Tujunga | Shadow Hills What you’re About to see in this report is that I’m comparing three-month d...