"Making Your Timid Dog's Trip to the Dog Park a Success: Best Practices for Keeping Them Clean and Comfortable" Dog parks are a great way for your furry friend to socialize and play with other dogs, but for timid dogs, the experience can be overwhelming. To ensure your dog has a positive experience, it's important to take the proper steps to keep them clean and comfortable....

• calendar_month February 13, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, Community, dog park, dogs, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, south pasadena

"The Fascinating History of Valentine's Day" Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated annually on February 14th and is widely known as a day to express love and affection towards significant others. However, the history of Valentine's Day is much more complex than just a celebration of love. The origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to ancient Rome where a...

• calendar_month February 14, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, California, Holiday, La Canada, La Crescenta, Valentines Day

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

"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

I did this hysterical interview with Taylor Paschal, aka known as my daughter. As the old saying goes, "Hair is a woman's crowning glory." It's no surprise that people, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, are investing in their hair care. That's why finding a reliable, skilled hair colorist and stylist is a game-changer. And if you are someone who wants impressive...

• calendar_month February 22, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post California, colorist, Community, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Life, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, trusted professionals, vetted

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

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