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

  Introducing EVERSON Clare, the newest addition to the fashion scene in La Canada Flintridge. This trendy boutique offers a wide range of clothing and accessories for both young and mature customers. The store prides itself on its unique style, featuring a combination of bright and subtle colors that appeal to all tastes. The friendly atmosphere in Everson Clare makes it a great plac...

• calendar_month March 3, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post Altadena, California, Community, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Los Angeles, Montrose, Pasadena, professionals, Robbyn Battles, trusted professional, trusted professionals, vetted

Free Things To Do For the Next 40 Days in L.A.  So you know what… let’s do something about that. Let’s do some long-range planning. Contained in the 40-day rundown to follow you’ll find an eclectic assortment of festivals, exhibition openings, holiday celebrations, and art events… all with free admission. Highlights include College Night at The Get...

• calendar_month March 8, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, California, Community, events, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles

What’s the Difference Between Contingent and Pending? If you’ve offered a home and the status is now contingent, the seller has accepted the offer, but certain conditions must be met first. Those conditions could be from either side. For instance, a buyer might request an inspection, or the seller could request a specific type of loan from the buyer. Deals can fall apar...

• calendar_month March 8, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Montrose, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles

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

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

Below are March single-family home sale statistics. The areas covered include La Canada, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, Altadena, Pasadena, Glendale and Shadow Hills. The month of March has brought some interesting changes in the housing sales activity across 9 different areas in the Foothills region. Despite the spring season typically is a time of increased home-buying activity, inventor...

• calendar_month April 3, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Robbyn Battles The House Agent

Spring has sprung, and the real estate market is in full swing! Here's an overview of the April Market at a Glance for Altadena, Shadow Hills, Pasadena, La Canada, La Crescenta, Sunland, Tujunga, and Glendale. Even if you're not currently in the market to sell your home, this information is still important to know. You can make informed decisions about your home's value and poten...

• calendar_month May 2, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles The House Agent, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga