Affordable Housing at Luxury Prices
Affordable Housing at Luxury Prices: The Real Cost of Building Under ULA (Part Two)If you missed Part One, start there for how ULA is calculated and the $12M sale example. From Revenue to Results Since April 2023, Measure ULA has generated ...
September Markets at a Glance 2025
Robbyn Battles presents September Markets at a Glance. As a lifelong La Crescenta, Montrose and Glendale area resident and a Realtor with more than 35 years of experience, I track what truly moves our local markets so homeowners, buyers and sel...
After 50 Years in Their La Crescenta Home, Where Do You Start?
This could be your story or the story of someone you love. For many seniors, boomers, and solo agers in La Crescenta, Montrose, Glendale, Pasadena, and Sunland-Tujunga, making a change after decades in the same home can feel overwhelming. Jus...
Anatomy of a Sold: What Happens When a Seller Isn’t Ready to Let Go?
Anatomy of a Sold: What Happens When a Seller Isn't Ready to Let Go? Sometimes the biggest challenge in selling a home isn't finding a buyer. It's deciding you're emotionally ready to move forward. In this Anatomy of a Sold story, Robbyn Bat...
August 5 Markets At a Glance
August Market at a Glance: La Cañada, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills, and Glendale 91208. Real estate never sits still, and this month’s numbers prove it. I’m Robbyn Battles, and I’ve pulled together the latest August v...
Anatomy of a Sold: Can Trust and Preparation Lead to a Better Home Sale?
Anatomy of a Sold: Can Trust and Preparation Lead to a Better Home Sale? 'Yes. Trust and preparation can absolutely lead to a better home sale." Robbyn Battles |La Crescenta listing agentIn my experience as a La Crescenta listing agent for mor...
Is L.A. Sacrificing Design and History for Density?
This week, I came across an enlightening article in CityWatch LA, "The Dehumanization of Los Angeles: How Housing Policy Created an Aesthetic and Economic Catastrophe". that raises big questions about Los Angeles’ rush toward dense housin...
Glendale City Talk vs Your Everyday Language
Quick summary: Below you’ll find side-by-side “Everyday Language” translations of key quotes from Glendale officials about the CORO – City Owned Residential Overlay, along with line-by-line breakdowns. This piece clarifies what the quot...