Posts Tagged ‘The House Agent’
A foggy Pasadena Bridge
Three mornings a week, I’m up before dawn and heading to the Rose Bowl by 5:30 a.m. Not to walk the loop — that’s too flat and predictable — but to wander the hills above it. Those quiet neighborhoods just north and east of the Bowl ha...
October 2025 Events around Town
🍂 Let’s Go Have Some Fun This First Weekend of October! Fall has officially arrived, and the first weekend of October (October 3–5, 2025) is brimming with local fun. Whether you’re in the mood for Oktoberfest beer steins and bratwursts...
A Tale of Two Growth Strategies in Two CIties
Cary, North Carolina vs. Glendale, California, a tale of two growth strategies. Over the past four years, I have spent time visiting family in North Carolina. Two areas stand out to me, Cary, just outside Raleigh, and Clayton, about forty minut...
October 2025 Monthly Letter
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...
September Markets at a Glance 2025
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
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
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?
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...