Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: "Housing demand remains strong as buyers l...

• calendar_month November 2, 2021
• category Sellers
• post Battles Real Estate, California, Home Sellers, homes for sale, La Canada, La Crescenta, mortgage rates, real estate, Robbyn Battles, selling

Dear Reader, Happy November this month is about sharing and giving. Below are some fun local events you may want to add to your calendar for the start of the holiday season. November 11th, 6:30 pm - Join me for the official Grand Opening of the JohnHart La Crescenta Campus office. Come check out the space and enjoy lots of great food. 2428 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. (Postponed) No...

• calendar_month November 3, 2021
• category Community
• post 2021, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, California, Christmas Tree, Community, events, Glendale, Holiday, Home Sellers, La Canada, La Crescenta, Shadow Hills

  The story begins with a one-owner family home. After years of memories, it's now time to sell, and how does the family go about cleaning out over 50+ years of furniture, moments, and personal effects? With multiple decision-makers and loads of emotion and personalities, the guidance provided to get the home ready for the market had to be tailored for each family member and still...

• calendar_month November 19, 2021
• category Robbyn Battles
• post Buyers, California, Home Sellers, Home Values, Homeowners, homes for sale, Robbyn Battles, selling, Tujunga

Tucked up in the hills of Tujunga packed full of charm and privacy along with a large workshop. The sellers of this home were looking for an agent that not only said they would look out for their best interest but actually held true to their word. How? Listing a home requires the seller to sign at least 30 pages of documents before the home hits the market. The seller would not tolera...

• calendar_month December 7, 2021
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2021, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, California, Home Sellers, Home Values, Housing, real estate, Robbyn Battles, selling, Tujunga

PROPOSITION 19: WHY THE DELAY? Below is information received from LA County Assessor Jeffery Prang: "I am receiving more and mor...

• calendar_month January 10, 2022
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, California, Glendale, Home Values, Homeowners, Horse Property, property taxes, proposition 19, Robbyn Battles, seniors, Sunland, Tujunga

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during ...

• calendar_month January 12, 2022
• category Real Estate
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, California, Glendale, Home Values, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, mortgage rates, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

The 9 Best Refrigerators To Add To Your Kitchen ​​​​​​Finding the best refrigerator for your family is a big decision; it’s one of the most important appliance in your household. Yes, your washer and dryer are important, and toaster ovens and coffee machines make life easier every day. But your fridge keeps all your perishables fresh, and beyon...

• calendar_month February 23, 2022
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2022, appliances, California, Homeowners, Housing, vetted

Dear Reader,   I hope every one of you are enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. On the first of the month, I had a chance to take a few days and head to Northern California for a work/family trip. The work part was to assist a fantastic client with listing their home in Petaluma. Yep, I'll help my clients anywhere they need me to go. The second part of the trip was celebrating my...

• calendar_month April 5, 2022
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, California, Community, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, Horse Property, Housing Laws, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, real estate, Robbyn Battles, selling, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

10514 Mahoney Drive in Shadow Hills Ca. Open Saturday 4/9: Noon - 2:00 Open Sunday 4/10: Noon - 3:00 List price $1,229,000 3 bedrooms | Den | 19,447 sqft lot | 1744 sqft home Prime Shadow Hills location: You will love this horse property located in the heart of Shadow Hills. A split-level property, so you can have friends and family enjoying a warm summer...

• calendar_month April 6, 2022
• category Real Estate
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, Homeowners, Horse Property, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, selling, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Welcome to 5721 Canyonside Drive in La Crescenta. Current List Price $2,200,000 We are mixing the new with the old for this property listing. Welcome to the new main front house with 4 bedrooms and an open floor plan on the main level with over 2850 square feet of new construction. Step back in time and enjoy charm under the oaks in the original 2 bedroom, 1 bath original c...

• calendar_month April 15, 2022
• category Sellers
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, California, Community, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, homes for sale, Housing, La Crescenta, real estate, Robbyn Battles, selling