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Letters to Santa Video

Enjoy the video, Letters For Santa: Letters to Santa Video Link For the past 5 years, the La Crescenta Library has celebrated the holiday season with a festive Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. From the beginning, I would be there for days making sure the decorations were just right in preparation for the annual tree lighting event. This year as with everything else, changes had to be made....

55+ Why now may be the perfect time to sell

For years I have heard if I sold where would I go or my property taxes are so low I can't afford to move. Well for those 55 and older Proposition 19 just may be your answer. Let's meet and discuss how you can sell and reap all the benefits of this newly passed proposition. Robbyn Battles | 818-388-1631 | Robbyn@Thehouseagent.com The benefits for seniors through the passage...

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La Crescenta Community 4th of July Party

When: July 4th, 2021| Come on out and celebrate the 4th of July. Where: 4441 La Crescenta Ave. (In the large lot just behind) Timeline: 2:00 Gates open seating, find your spot, and get set up be sure to come back! 6:00 Festivities Begin 9:00 CV Fireworks What: We decided the La Crescenta community needed a party, so why not a July 4th Community celebration. Come enjoy ...

The Push to Change Housing Laws, Density and Zoning

Dear Reader, This month of July let’s have a discussion about housing, not the current market but “The Future of Housing”. A term now being used by many Legislators. What is causing this push for higher density projects like the proposed 78-units at 3411-3437 Foothill in La Crescenta? Is there a goal to eliminate R1 Zoning? Below are some of the latest proposals and recentl...

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Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself two simple questions: What will home prices be like in 2022? Where will mortgage...

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...

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What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market? There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high&n...

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, ...