Dear Reader, Welcome to my May 2026 Monthly Letter.
I have to be honest with you. May felt like one of those months where life changes overnight. Looking back to late April, my husband and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary on April 27th. I found myself reflecting that we were married right here in La Crescenta at St. Luke’s of the Mountains.
Then, just one day later, my mom suddenly passed away. There really are no words big enough for a loss like that.
At the very same time, my daughter moved from a tiny bungalow in Montrose into a wonderful two-bedroom home in Montrose. It has room for her pups to run and play, thanks to the kindness of a wonderful client who made that possible. Meanwhile, my business continued moving full speed ahead. Unexpected travel to North Carolina quickly became part of life as well.
Somewhere between joy, heartbreak, exhaustion, gratitude, and nonstop motion, this month became a powerful reminder. It showed me just how much the people around us matter.
Changing Conversations in Our Foothill Communities
While life has certainly felt emotional lately, the conversations happening around our community have been just as active. Discussions continue to center around housing, transit, parking, and how quickly the Foothill communities are changing.
In La Crescenta, the proposed Briggs and Foothill affordable housing project alone carries a construction price tag of roughly $67 million. If you are curious about how affordable housing projects like this are funded, I recently wrote a blog post. It breaks down the numbers and funding structure in a much easier-to-understand format.
In Glendale, much of the discussion surrounding the Metro BRT line is really about a ripple effect. It is about what future development can follow major transit corridors. Meanwhile, in Montrose, the concern over parking lots centers around how small businesses survive without customer parking.
None of these topics is simple or one-sided. Traffic flow, evacuation concerns, housing mandates, parking, and local business support are all becoming part of one much larger community conversation. If you enjoy staying informed on local issues, many of these topics are covered in greater detail on my blog and website under “Great Info.”
Kitchen-Table Chats on the Podcast
Beyond housing and community change, there are so many other conversations affecting everyday life right now. This is why you might enjoy exploring some of the topics and interviews featured lately on my podcast.
Have you caught any episodes of my podcast, I’m Just Sayin’, Let’s Get to the Point, over on YouTube? I’ve been having some wonderful, kitchen-table chats with experts on the exact topics affecting our neighborhood right now. This includes a crucial episode on fire safety and navigating the current insurance crisis.
We also dive deep into real-life topics like helping families smoothly navigate senior life transitions and making smart choices for elder care. It’s all about giving you the real, honest facts. Grab a cup of coffee and come join the conversation! https://robbyn.info/Podcast
Robbyn’s Latest Listing Activity: From Tujunga, La Crescenta, Pasadena, and Beyond
Here is a snippet of my newest listings, recent activity, and a few properties coming soon throughout the Foothills. If anything catches your eye, call, text, or email me, and I’ll fill you in! If an active property does not have a link it means it’s to new and you have to call or email me for details. Oh and one last note, There are thre more coming to the market that are not on the list. One property in Montrsoe and two more in La Crescenta.
Active/Coming Soon
- La Crescenta | 2909 Hopeton Road, one level, three-car garage, large yard. | $1,635,000.
- La Crescenta | 3039 Highridge Road. Welcome to the treehouse. Over 1800 sq. ft. | $1,435,000
- La Crescenta | 3974 Pennsylvania #110. Over 2000 sq. ft. townhome. | $985,000
- La Crescenta | 3306 Henrietta, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, RV parking. | $1,199,000
- La Crescenta | 3359 Mills, over 2800 sq. ft., with two primary suites. | $1,675,000
- Tujunga | 9426 Carlyn Pl. 4-bedroom, 2-bath, new kitchen, beautiful views. | Lease for $4900
Pending
- Tujunga| 10166 Silverton Ave., 2-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish beauty. | List Price $785,000
- Studio City | 4310 Whitsett Unit #1, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse. | List Price $650,000
- La Crescenta | 2843 Los Olivos Ln. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, small studio. | List Price $850,000
- La Crescenta | 5015 Humphrey Way 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. Single level with a pool. | List Price $1,875,000
Just Closed
- Pasadena | 1892 North Marengo, Craftsman, under contract in three days. | Sale Price $1,350,000
- La Crescenta | 3818 Altura Avenue, three-bedroom, two baths, 9,500+ square-foot lot. | Sale Price $1,325,000
- La Crescenta| 3233 Community 3-bedroom, 1 bath Represented Buyer | Sale Price $1,005,000
- Tujunga| 6557 Tokay 4-bedroom, 3 Bath, Represented Buyer | Sale Price $1,185,000
Answering Your Market Questions
One of the questions that comes up often is, “Is the market still strong?” The answer is yes. This is especially true for homes that are thoughtfully prepared and priced correctly.
Most well-positioned homes throughout the Foothills are still finding buyers within about 10 days. This often happens with two or three strong offers. However, buyers today are more selective and informed than they were a few years ago.
Another common question is, “How do you really determine the right price?” One of the most valuable tools is carefully watching pending and contingent properties in real time. Those homes show exactly what buyers are responding to right now, not 30 or 60 days ago.
Sometimes the strongest strategy is simply waiting a few extra days before coming on the market. This gives nearby inventory time to move. It allows your home to enter the market in a position where it truly stands out.
While pricing is important, so is ensuring buyers understand the personality of your home. They need to know how it lives and the story behind it. Those details often create the strongest emotional connection.
Thank you again for taking a few moments to catch up with me this month. I truly hope the conversations, updates, blogs, podcasts, and community information continue to bring you value beyond just real estate.
Life around our homes matters just as much as the homes themselves. That sense of community is exactly why so many people love living here. As always, thank you for your referrals, your support, and for continuing to follow along month after month. I’ll look forward to catching up again soon.
The best plans always start with simple conversations. If you are hearing things about the market and wondering what it all means, call me, and we’ll talk it through.