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EVERSON Clare

  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...

Womens History Month

Women’s History Month: Women you should know who changed the world Behind some of the most fascinating discoveries and innovations and bold social changes are women whose names might not be familiar but whose stories are worth knowing. Of course, there are far too many to all fit on one list. But here are a handful of profiles from The Conversation that highlight the brilliance, grit, ...

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LA FREE Things to-do

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...

Contingent vs. Pending Sale What does it mean?

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...

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5 Off-Market Properties

What is so important to you about an off-market property? Many areas are still in full-blown seller's market mode. Being a successful bidder requires a strong and savvy agent who can offer you more than just the newest properties on the open market. For neighborhoods transitioning to a more buyer-friendly atmosphere, off-market properties allow you to negotiate terms many publicly listed pr...

What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market

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...

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TikTok Scrutiny

TikTok Scrutiny: CEO Will Tell Lawmakers App Is Safe For Minors And Ban Would ‘Hurt’ U.S. Economy TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will highlight the app’s safety measures to protect minors and efforts to firewall U.S. user data from foreign access as he speaks to U.S. lawmakers Thursday, according to the text of his prepared remarks released by the House Energy and Commer...

Robbyn Battles March Monthly Letter

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...

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March Home Sale Statistics

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...

Home Design Trends 2023

Home Trends That Will Be Huge This Spring, the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer; it's natural to start thinking about refreshing your home decor. Spring is the perfect time to incorporate new design trends to breathe life into your space and make it feel brand new. From bold prints to natural materials, here are some top home design trends for Spring 2023: 1. First, for th...