If you're planning to sell your home, you might be wondering how to get the most out of your investment without breaking the bank. While it's true that home improvement projects can be costly, there are plenty of affordable ways to enhance your property's appeal and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Here are some of the best ways to improve your home for sale when you hav...

• calendar_month February 15, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, Community, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Sunland, Tujunga

"Are Density Bonus Laws Taking Precedence Over Local Building Laws in California?" California's density bonus laws, which were established to encourage the inclusion of affordable housing in new development projects, have come under scrutiny in recent years. The laws allow developers to build larger and more densely populated projects in exchange for providing affordable housin...

• calendar_month February 17, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, California, Community, desity bonus projects, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Selling a home is a major financial decision, and it's essential to do it right to maximize your return on investment. Unfortunately, many homeowners make mistakes that can significantly impact the selling process. This blog post will look at five common home-selling mistakes and how to avoid them. 1:Not using professional listing photos With the vast majority of home buyers star...

• calendar_month February 20, 2023
• category Sellers
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Glendale, HOA, Home Sellers, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles

If you’re looking forward to home prices dropping in the near future, you may want to read this. Our CEO, founder, and principal broker Harout Keuroghlian recently made clear his belief that we won’t be seeing home prices reduced by much, if any, in the foreseeable future. And when Harout has a “belief,” you can count on it being more of an educated guess. His track reco...

• calendar_month February 24, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Home Sellers, Home Values, Homeowners, homes for sale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Pasadena

Dog owners unite nowadays. There are plenty of options for dog owners who want to enjoy a meal out with their furry friends. From cozy cafes to stylish gastropubs, there's something for everyone on this list of dog-friendly restaurants. To help fellow dog owners, I have compiled a list of some of the best dog-friendly restaurants. So next time you're out with your pup, try one of these ...

• calendar_month February 25, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, animals, Burbank, California, Community, dogs, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, pets, Robbyn Battles, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of fresh snowfall in the mountains. The glistening white landscape and crisp air can be a sight to behold. But if you’re planning to rush up to see the snow right after a large snowstorm, there are some essential things to remember to ensure your safety and enjoyment.  Beautiful Scenes Like This entice people to run on up to the sn...

• calendar_month February 27, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, California, Community, crescenta valley, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Robbyn Battles

  Introducing EVERSON Clare, the newest addition to the fashion scene in La Canada Flintridge. This trendy boutique offers a wide range of clothing and accessories for both young and mature customers. The store prides itself on its unique style, featuring a combination of bright and subtle colors that appeal to all tastes. The friendly atmosphere in Everson Clare makes it a great plac...

• calendar_month March 3, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post Altadena, California, Community, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Los Angeles, Montrose, Pasadena, professionals, Robbyn Battles, trusted professional, trusted professionals, vetted

Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you're not adequately prepared. However, creating a moving survival guide can make the process a lot easier and less stressful. This blog post will look at some essential items to include in your moving survival guide. 1:Tools Basic tools can help you disassemble furniture, remove curtains, and make minor repair...

• calendar_month March 6, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, Community, Glendale, Granada HIlls, Home Sellers, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, selling, Shadow Hills, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar

What’s the Difference Between Contingent and Pending? If you’ve offered a home and the status is now contingent, the seller has accepted the offer, but certain conditions must be met first. Those conditions could be from either side. For instance, a buyer might request an inspection, or the seller could request a specific type of loan from the buyer. Deals can fall apar...

• calendar_month March 8, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Montrose, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles

Below are March single-family home sale statistics. The areas covered include La Canada, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, Altadena, Pasadena, Glendale and Shadow Hills. The month of March has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity across 9 different areas in the Foothills region. Despite the spring season typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, inventor...

• calendar_month April 3, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Robbyn Battles The House Agent