Dear Reader, Welcome to September. This month I have a little water saving hack to share with you. The hack involves your air conditioner and a rain barrel. Best of all the water for your garden is FREE. Check out my little video. Robbyn’s water-saving hack. On September 11, Patriot Day gives all of us time to reflect on the devastating terror attacks that took nearly 3,000 liv...

• calendar_month September 7, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, homes for sale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, my monthly letter, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills

This year will be bigger and better than last! Why do you ask? This year there will be 16 tons of snow, creating two sled hills and a snow yard. Photos with Santa are FREE. There will be a live band to keep things lively. We have a hot cocoa master keeping you warm from the inside out. A few surprises are in store for attendees as well. This year's event takes place at the JohnHar...

• calendar_month November 17, 2022
• category Community
• post 2022, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Christmas Tree, Glendale, Holiday Event, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Santa Photos, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Offshore wind farms are coming to the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean Are our Oceans going to look like we just arrived in Palm Desert CA.? When driving into Palm Springs, California, from Los Angeles along Interstate-10, the first sign that you’ve arrived in the desert is the row upon row of windmills along both sides of the highway. The San Gorgonio pass can often be a wind tunnel when weat...

• calendar_month January 6, 2023
• category Community
• post Altadena, Burbank, California, climate change, Community, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty, and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what about 2023? An article from HousingWire&nb...

• calendar_month January 10, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, selling, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Below is the complete article from "The Planning Report", an interview with LA City Planning Director Vince Bertoni. There is a lot to absorb in this article, so grab a cup of coffee or a big glass of water and get ready for a great read on what the future of development will look like in LA. Like it or not, density bonus projects and mass developments near transit are here to st...

• calendar_month January 11, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, California, desity bonus projects, gavin newsom, Housing, Housing Laws, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, selling, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Robbyn's top three picks for the 15 are below. #1 Moody and Cozy Rooms: Why well, to be honest, I have a room designed almost exactly like the one highlighted as #3 on the list of 15. #2 Dimensional Textures: Why I just thought the hanging light fixtures were the coolest, plus the combination of all the textures are fabulous. #3 Mixed materials in Furniture: Why I have always thought a r...

• calendar_month January 12, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, Buyers, California, Design, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

They're loud, they're proud — these peacocks are getting the boot If you live in Shadow Hills, peacocks are an everyday occurrence. They are as much a part of the landscape as the horses you'll see walking up and down the streets. But why are some communities giving these beautiful birds the boot? In an article below posted in the LA Times, find out why the community o...

• calendar_month January 16, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, animals, Burbank, California, Community, Glendale, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, peacock, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, south pasadena

This is an article featured in AARP magazine. Several of these items would be good for any age, no matter how old you are. If I still had a landline, I would absolutely splurge on the spam blocker. Too bad they have not developed a great one for our cell phones. There are so many spammers and scammers. My next favorite is the tablet holder with an attached keyboard. My other favorite...

• calendar_month January 17, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Burbank, California, Community, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, seniors, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Where is the actual property line? Many homes have sold multiple times, and markers can move and/or be eliminated between mother nature and humans. Never should a realtor ever represent where the lot lines or boundary lie. The homeowner will often say it's the fence or it's the tree. If you truly want to know precisely where the boundaries of a property are, you should have an actual su...

• calendar_month January 18, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, boundaries, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

If I could, I would... Change my kitchen design every year. Why? Because there is always a new design I absolutely love. Why not, well, because I'm not a lunatic. Out of these 11 designs, my 100% loves are the stunning kitchen by The Design Atelier , obsessed with the cut-outs and the drama of the darker blues and steel grey granite. My next favorite is the design by&nbs...

• calendar_month January 19, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, California, Community, Design, Duplex, Equestrian Properties, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, Housing, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, professionals, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Tujunga