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Why Sellers need a Professional in a Sellers Market

If you're looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers' market like today's, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and money by managing every step of the process, from pricing...

Robbyn Battles Monthly Letter

Dear Reader, So much to talk about this month; I'm just going to jump right in. Did you know the JohnHart “Campus” in La Crescenta, located at 2428 Foothill Blvd., just opened? Why am I so excited about this announcement? First, it's great to be home. Not as if I was miles away in the La Canada office, but there is a certain sense of comfort coming back to my hometown of ...

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September Housing Stats for the Foothills

  September closed with some record sales in some areas for September. Shadow Hills a sought-after equestrian area has seen double-digit increases in value. La Crescenta has some of the lowest inventory in years and market times are under 20 days. La Canada - Flintridge has been holding steady with an average of 30 homes for sale. Check out Sunland-Tujunga and beautiful North Glendale, ...

The Future of Home Prices

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices? If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer that question, let&rsquo...

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The SOLD Story of 2505 Laughlin

  Clients hire you because they feel comfortable and confident you can sell their home. However, as an agent you need to be prepared and knowledgeable to meet the expectations and hurdles they sometimes present. In this story, the seller wanted time after the closing in the property, a rent back. In addition, they wanted to find a buyer that would make the transaction as seamless as p...

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: "Housing demand remains strong as buyers l...

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Robbyn Battles November Monthly Letter

Dear Reader, Happy November this month is about sharing and giving. Below are some fun local events you may want to add to your calendar for the start of the holiday season. November 11th, 6:30 pm - Join me for the official Grand Opening of the JohnHart La Crescenta Campus office. Come check out the space and enjoy lots of great food. 2428 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. (Postponed) No...

Listing Agent Accessibility

  The listing story of 2929 Henrietta is about "Listing Agent Availability" and this beautiful new listing.  Each seller is unique. One of the seller's repeated questions when interviewing me to list their home was, "if we need something do we get you or someone on your team." I had to set the stage for them in order to answer the question. Yes, ...

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FREE Photos with Santa

Sunday, December 12, 3:30 to 6:30. 2428 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta at "The Campus" JohnHart Real Estate. Robbyn Battles and JohnHart are creating a winter wonderland for the community. Start the event with a fun photo with Santa. Then treat yourself to a fresh coffee or hot cocoa and enjoy some fun in our snow lot. Take a ride down the sled hill and enjoy the music of...

Tips for Single Homebuyers

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of sole-person households has nearly doubled, ...