Whether you are staying home or headed out for the weekend. Below are a few quick reads that may catch your attention as we head into the weekend. They may even have you altering your plans. Enjoy. 1: 15 Off-Market Properties That's a big list, and I'm just getting started. Off-Market properties are properties for sale and not yet listed on public websites or the MLS. Check out the ...

• calendar_month February 24, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, colorist, Community, dogs, Gardening, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, pets, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Sylmar

Your home's first impression. The Entryway. Everyone wants a stunning entryway that will greet their guests with an inviting presence. Whether you have a spacious entryway or a more minimal nook, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the variety of ways you can create a beautiful entryway. The possibilities for creating an inviting foyer are virtually endless when it comes to adding co...

• calendar_month March 3, 2023
• category Sellers
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, Design, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Montrose, Sunland

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 Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market   Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the marke...

• calendar_month March 17, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, Homeowners, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Montrose, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles

  How 3 Recent Bank Failures Could Impact the Housing Market Silvergate Bank. Silicon Valley Bank. Signature Bank. The demise of three banks last week has sent shockwaves through an already fragile economy. Could it have an impact on real estate, too? “The Silicon Valley Bank failure, along with a few other banks, means that the Federal Reserve cannot be so a...

• calendar_month March 20, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Buyers, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, mortgage rates

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week to decide its next step on interest rates just as its yearlong fight against inflation is colliding with a crunch in the financial sector. The Fed’s next move will be closely watched as recent bank failures are stirring memories of the 2008 financial crisis. Even before the central bank policy decision on Wednesday, investo...

• calendar_month March 21, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Banks, Buyers, Economy, Home Sellers, La Canada, La Crescenta, mortgage rates, real estate

Here’s what the highest Fed rates in more than a decade mean for your money Did you buy a home in 2020? Did you job-hop in 2021? Did you hold off on buying a new car or home in 2022 until you can find a cheaper deal and lower interest rate? Believe it or not, one institution impacts even the tiniest of your financial decisions: The Federal Reserve. What is the Federal Reserve? ...

• calendar_month March 26, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Banks, Buyers, California, Economy, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, Housing, interest rates, La Canada, La Crescenta, money, real estate

Dear Reader, As a lifelong member of the community and a 30+ year veteran in the real estate business, I've had the opportunity to work with many types of professions. Over the years, I've built a long referral list of these resources for you and my clients. Recently I started highlighting the professionals on my list. This month's businesses include the co-owner of Gus & And...

• calendar_month March 29, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Home Values, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Robbyn Battles The House Agent, trusted professionals

California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan This just in: Exclusive Invitation: Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan Program Unveiling (March 30th-31st) Thursday at 6:00 pm and Friday at 9:00 am. The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers. Dream For All provides a loan for 20% of the home purchase price. 📆 Event...

• calendar_month March 29, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Buyers, California, California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan, First time buyer, Glendale, La Crescenta, Loan Program, real estate, Robbyn Battles The House Agent

Hey, real estate enthusiasts and future homeowners! Robbyn Battles has a new line-up of intriguing properties that could be the keys to your next dream home or investment. 😊🏠 Let’s break them down: 1: The Hobbit House 2544 Hermosa Ave. in Montrose: Nestled just a block from Montrose Shopping Park, this charming 1920 “Hobbit House” captures the allure of vintage cr...

• calendar_month October 25, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post Buyers, Home Sellers, Robbyn Battles La Crescenta real estate, Robbyn Battles real estate insights