Often times potential homeowners are overwhelmed when an agent walks in the door and starts spouting off a laundry list of things to do to get a home ready for sale. I like to provide a practical list, but even this can cause a seller distress. What's essential is to advise the client with a strategy that will work best for them when getting a home ready for market. Not every sell...

• calendar_month February 1, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, Community, Glendale, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills, south pasadena, Sunland, Townhouse, Tujunga

You always remember the feeling when purchasing your first piece of real estate. Signing the paperwork, being handed the keys, and paying that first mortgage payment, this sentimental feeling can never be duplicated. Yet, now, many years later, to come full circle and have the ability to host an open house in the same complex where I purchased my first piece of real estate brings back so many g...

• calendar_month February 3, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Battles Real Estate, Buyers, Community, Home Sellers, Homeowners, Housing, open house, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Sunland, Tujunga

Home maintenance is essential to keeping a home in good condition and increasing its longevity. Monthly tasks, such as cleaning gutters, checking smoke detectors, and testing ground fault circuit interrupters, can prevent more significant issues from arising in the future. By staying on top of these routine maintenance tasks, home owners and renters can ensure their living space is safe, comfor...

• calendar_month February 6, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, appliances, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, Community, Glendale, Homeowners, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Townhouse, Tujunga

Open Houses: A Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers If you're a prospective home buyer or seller, you may have heard about open houses and wondered about their purpose and benefits. An open house is a public event where anyone can visit a property for sale and get a feel for the home and its surroundings. Open houses provide a unique opportunity for buyers and sellers to learn more about home ...

• calendar_month February 7, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, open house, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Comparing the cost of maintaining a single-family home versus a townhome with an HOA can be a complex task, as the cost of both will vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of the home, location, and energy efficiency. However, here are some general points to consider when comparing the two: Single-Family Home: Maintenance: When you own a single-family home, you are ...

• calendar_month February 9, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Buyers, Community, Glendale, HOA, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Robbyn Battles, Tujunga

If you're planning to sell your home, you might be wondering how to get the most out of your investment without breaking the bank. While it's true that home improvement projects can be costly, there are plenty of affordable ways to enhance your property's appeal and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Here are some of the best ways to improve your home for sale when you hav...

• calendar_month February 15, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, Community, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles, Sunland, Tujunga

"Are Density Bonus Laws Taking Precedence Over Local Building Laws in California?" California's density bonus laws, which were established to encourage the inclusion of affordable housing in new development projects, have come under scrutiny in recent years. The laws allow developers to build larger and more densely populated projects in exchange for providing affordable housin...

• calendar_month February 17, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, California, Community, desity bonus projects, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga

Taking a closer look at the market activity for the month of February.  La Crescenta: Closed sales for La Crescenta were precisely the same. So why the dramatic difference in the sale price?  In La Crescenta, the type of property selling was more significant in 2022, and the list price was higher. So don't read too much into the dramatic difference in the c...

• calendar_month March 1, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, La Canada, La Crescenta, Robbyn Battles, Sunland, Tujunga

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

Welcome to the Tujunga Zip Code 91042 Real Estate Market Update for the past 30 days as of July 8, 2023. In this update, we will delve into the current state of the market, exploring key statistics and trends that indicate the direction of the housing market in Tujunga. Inventory and Pricing: Currently, there are 14 homes available for sale in Tujunga Zip Code 91042. With a median list pric...

• calendar_month July 8, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post Market Update, Robbyn Battles, Tujunga