This is an article featured in AARP magazine. Several of these items would be good for any age, no matter how old you are. If I still had a landline, I would absolutely splurge on the spam blocker. Too bad they have not developed a great one for our cell phones. There are so many spammers and scammers. My next favorite is the tablet holder with an attached keyboard. My other favorite...

• calendar_month January 17, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Burbank, California, Community, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, seniors, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Where is the actual property line? Many homes have sold multiple times, and markers can move and/or be eliminated between mother nature and humans. Never should a realtor ever represent where the lot lines or boundary lie. The homeowner will often say it's the fence or it's the tree. If you truly want to know precisely where the boundaries of a property are, you should have an actual su...

• calendar_month January 18, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, boundaries, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

I have an extensive list of trusted professionals. As I continue to add to the list, I like to do short interviews and then feature them on my website. The featured vendor below has all the qualities you hope for when referring them. Victor is timely, organized, professional, and extremely friendly. Enjoy the interview. Please use his services and refer him to your friends and family. If you ha...

• calendar_month January 18, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, professionals, Robbyn Battles

If I could, I would... Change my kitchen design every year. Why? Because there is always a new design I absolutely love. Why not, well, because I'm not a lunatic. Out of these 11 designs, my 100% loves are the stunning kitchen by The Design Atelier , obsessed with the cut-outs and the drama of the darker blues and steel grey granite. My next favorite is the design by&nbs...

• calendar_month January 19, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Design, Duplex, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, Housing, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, professionals, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Tujunga

Welcome home to the River Village! Open Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 10:00 am to Noon. Plan your morning, come take a look, and discover all that Santa Clarita outdoors offers. River Village is a gated community with beautiful grounds. You'll have easy access to trails, parks, and bike paths outside the gates. All of this for a reasonable price with extremely low HOA fees.  &...

• calendar_month January 20, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, Housing, open house, River Village, Robbyn Battles, Santa Clarita, Townhouse

Jeff Bezos believes these 3 tangible assets are not as prone to market volatility as stocks and other investments.  These assets can also be used as collateral for loans, providing a source of liquidity in times of economic hardship. Some assets increase in value over time, making them attractive investments that can yield returns even during a recession. Find out what Mr. B...

• calendar_month January 23, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles

The real estate market is complex, and it's impossible to make a blanket statement about what is happening. Generally speaking, media reports of home prices falling are exaggerated. While it is true that some listing prices have dropped, overall, home prices are still up 10% over last year. The main factor driving the market is limited inventory, which is causing buyers to compete for the s...

• calendar_month January 24, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Shadow Hills, Tujunga

Proposition 19 will supersede the old rules which limited this exemption to the sale and purchase of a principal residence within the same county (Proposition 60) or between certain counties (Proposition 90) — but only if the replacement property was of “equal or lesser value” and only one time. In addition, it is a constitutional amendment to Proposition 13 that now...

• calendar_month January 25, 2023
• category Taxes
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, property taxes, proposition 19, real estate, Robbyn Battles

We have a 2-year-old Sheepadoodle named Dasher, and we are glad we have pet insurance for her. She is a very active dog, and she has had a few mishaps along the way. In fact, as I sit here writing this blog, her rear left foot is wrapped up. She had so much fun running at the Dog Park the other day that she got her rear nail caught in the fence and ripped her nail out. Every 4 da...

• calendar_month January 26, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, cats, dogs, Glendale, Horse Property, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, pet insurance, pets, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills

This is as simple as it gets. If you want the inside scoop on properties coming on the market, then you need to sign-up for my exclusive sneak peek property emails. Don't worry; I am not about spamming you and filling up your inbox. I value your time too much. Here is a link to a very simple sign-up form. If you have specifics you would like me to know, place them in the comments section...

• calendar_month January 27, 2023
• category Real Estate, Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, sneak peek, Tujunga