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

Dear Friends, Hello! Welcome to February, It's time to catch up on things. As you know, housing is one of the most important aspects of life, whether you are a homeowner or a renter. So, in this letter, I'm sharing some of the latest news to help keep you up to date. On my home front, my mom is moving to North Carolina to live with my brother this month. If you have eve...

• calendar_month February 16, 2023
• category February 2023
• post Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Community, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, Homeowners, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, my monthly letter, Pasadena, property taxes, proposition 19, real estate, selling, seniors, taxes

Selling a home can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Homeowners often make improvements to their homes in an effort to make it more appealing to potential buyers. However, not all home improvements are created equal. In fact, some improvements can actually make your home less desirable to buyers. This blog post will discuss the top 10 worst improvements a seller can make to sell their ...

• calendar_month February 23, 2023
• category Sellers
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, Design, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Sunland

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

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

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

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

In California, obtaining homeowners insurance has become increasingly difficult and expensive. It’s important for homeowners to be aware of the challenges they may face when trying to obtain insurance and what to do if they receive a cancellation notice. Watch the video below. If you would like to see the entire series click here. In a recent interview with Crescenta Valley Insura...

• calendar_month July 11, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post Homeowners, Robbyn Battles The House Agent

Celebrating a Unique Property Sale in La Crescenta - 4105 Lowell Ave Sale price $1,450,000. Hello, fellow real estate enthusiasts! Today, we are thrilled to share the details of a recent closed sale that truly embodies the charm and uniqueness of La Crescenta, California. The property at 4105 Lowell Ave is one that we couldn't wait to showcase, and we're excited to take you on this j...

• calendar_month July 20, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post Home Sellers, Homeowners, Housing, La Crescenta, La Crescenta Real Estate, Robbyn Battles