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...
Sorting through years of belongings at your parents home
Sorting Through a Lifetime of belongings: Helping Parents sort through their belongings Before a Move. If you’re the adult daughter heroically drafted to help Mom and Dad get their home ready to sell, first—deep breath. I’m Robbyn, and I�...
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...