Feb 2026 Foothills Market at a Glance: Are Home Values Shifting?
I’m Robbyn Battles, and if we were sitting at your kitchen table today, I’d tell you that February was the month where the "math" and the "mood" started to go in different directions. Whether you are a data-driven "engineer" type who li...
3818 Altura Avenue La Crescenta 91214
Hello I'm Robbyn Battles your La Crescenta Real Esate Agent and I'm proud to announce my newest listing at 3818 Altura Avenue. This home reminds me why we choose to live in La Crescenta. It is not just a house; it is a slice of that quiet, tree...
A Look at the 1892 North Marengo Neighborhood
There’s a specific feeling you get when you turn onto certain streets in Pasadena. It’s the way the light hits the camphor trees and the sense that every home has a story to tell. The magic of North Pasadena is more than just a zip code. ...
7 Best Sites for Active Aging & Staying Home
Hello again I am Robbyn Battles. In this blog post, I wanted to share 7 of the best sites for Active Aging & Staying Home. Consider this The Golden Resource Guide. As we look toward the future, staying independent and active isn't just about he...
3818 Altura Avenue Anatomy of a Listing
Have you ever read a story and immediately thought, that sounds exactly like me or my situation? I'm Robbyn Battles, and welcome to another Anatomy of a Listing, not just listed, but how it was listed. This is the story behind 3818 Altura A...
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...
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...