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...
A Lifestyle Look at La Crescenta Housing and Community. From Upper Briggs Terrace and classic Briggs Terrace to Glenwood Oaks, the Deukmejian Wilderness Park trails, and the tree lined streets that roll down into the Montrose Shopping Park,...
First Day of Fall: Sweaters, Pumpkins, and Why Autumn Has Two Names. Fall is here—finally! September 22nd marks the first official day, and I couldn’t be happier. There’s just something magical about cooler evenings, cozy sweaters, and ...
Anatomy of a Sold: 3205 Fairesta — Every home has a story, and every sale is a journey. This sweet duplex in La Crescenta wasn’t just an income property — it was a home that had been lovingly owned by the same family for over 50 years....
Patriot Day Motorcade: A Crescenta Valley Tradition of Remembrance. Each year, September 11th brings us back to that morning in 2001 when our country was forever changed. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, families were shattered, and a nation was l...
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A special visit; Sometimes the best memories come from carousels, train rides, and pink-tipped hair. My three-year-old great-niece came from North Carolina for a two-night sleepover, and I got to be “Auntie Robby.” We s...
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...
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...
Behind every sale, there’s a story worth telling. In real estate, it's easy to focus on numbers—price per square foot, days on market, and final offers—but what often matters most are the moments in between. These two homes in La Cañada ...
🏡 May 2025 Market at a Glance | By Robbyn Battles, Realtor
New this month
Pending Sales Data added as a forward-looking indicator for pricing momentum.
In this month’s Market at a Glan...