Dear Community Reader, August and September wrapped up with a whirlwind, and I didn’t even have a chance to catch my breath. My daughter turned 26, and I spent 10 days in North Carolina babysitting my great-niece, catching up with my mom, and...
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: 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...
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...
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...
Dear Reader,
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...