The Magic of Crescenta Commons
Nestled in the heart of La Crescenta, Crescenta Commons is a small pocket park on the corner of Orange and Rosemont in the heart of our community. It stands as a testament to the power of collective effort and the magic small spaces can bring i...
Would you support another tax to help alleviate homelessness?
In Los Angeles County, a proposed increase in the sales tax from a quarter-cent to a half-cent aims to bolster efforts against the escalating homelessness crisis. This initiative dubbed the "Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Preve...
LA City Council Explores Funding for Key Services
Amid a projected multi-year deficit and efforts to "right-size" the 2024-25 budget, Los Angeles City officials are continuing to identify possible funding sources for "priority" programs and services for the City of LA. Story Highlights M...
How I Handle a Listing Falling Out of Escrow
I'm Robbyn Battles, a listing agent with over 35 years of experience. My career has shown me that timing and planning are everything in real estate. One day, a client was selling a beautiful three-bedroom house nestled in the heart of a picture...
Glendale City Council Considers New Taxes on Property Owners
The Financial Future of Glendale: A Critical Look at Proposed Tax Changes for Property Owners. As the City of Glendale initiates its budget discussion for the • FY 2023-24 General Fund Projection • General Fund Five-Year Forecast • FY 202...
LA court strikes down SB9 law allowing single-family lot splits
A controversial housing law that abolished single-family zoning across California has been ruled unconstitutional by a Los Angeles County judge — but the narrow ruling is likely to be appealed by the state. Passed in 2021, SB 9 allows s...
April Monthly Letter
Dear Reader, Welcome to my April monthly letter. This month has been bustling with activity! I spent the initial weeks assisting a client in preparing her home for the market—a project filled with dedication and detail. Additionally, anoth...
Discover Pasadena and the Arts
A love for fine art and football may seem dissimilar passions, but both can be satisfied in a city 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Pasadena, California, may be best known for the Rose Bowl football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade...