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

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

The real estate market is complex, and it's impossible to make a blanket statement about what is happening. Generally speaking, media reports of home prices falling are exaggerated. While it is true that some listing prices have dropped, overall, home prices are still up 10% over last year. The main factor driving the market is limited inventory, which is causing buyers to compete for the s...

• calendar_month January 24, 2023
• category Real Estate
• post 2023, Altadena, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, Home Values, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, Shadow Hills, Tujunga

This is as simple as it gets. If you want the inside scoop on properties coming on the market, then you need to sign-up for my exclusive sneak peek property emails. Don't worry; I am not about spamming you and filling up your inbox. I value your time too much. Here is a link to a very simple sign-up form. If you have specifics you would like me to know, place them in the comments section...

• calendar_month January 27, 2023
• category Real Estate, Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Glendale, Housing, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Robbyn Battles, sneak peek, Tujunga

3 Top Blog Posts For January 2023 1: Homeowners over 55+ Prop19  Understand the new rules about selling and transferring property to children and grandchildren under Proposition 19. The new benefits and restrictions under Prop 19 Excerpt from the post:  Unlike the previous rules, this law provides significant benefits even if the replacement residence is more expens...

• calendar_month January 28, 2023
• category Robbyn Battles
• post 2023, Altadena, Burbank, Buyers, Glendale, Home Sellers, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, proposition 19, Robbyn Battles, selling, seniors, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Townhouse, Tujunga

If you’ve ever tried to tackle a plumbing problem yourself, then you know it can be a daunting task. From clogged toilets to faulty fixtures, there are many DIY projects that can quickly become overwhelming. But when is it time to call in the professionals? Here are five plumbing issues that require the expertise of a certified plumber. You can find a fantastic plumber on my Tru...

• calendar_month January 30, 2023
• category Community
• post 2023, appliances, Battles Real Estate, Burbank, Community, Glendale, Homeowners, La Canada, La Crescenta, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, plumbing, professionals, real estate, Robbyn Battles, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga