The Role of General Contractors in Home Construction & Repair. Embarking on a home construction or repair project can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you have never done any type of remodel or new build. Without the right k...
Learn when and how to prune your roses for stronger growth, vibrant flowers, and a healthier garden. A step-by-step guide for healthier, more beautiful blooms. Rejuvenate your roses with a hard annual pruning. Prune to shape and clean out dea...
January 2025 Markets at a Glance: Real Estate Trends in La Canada, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills, Altadena, and Glendale 91208. Understanding the latest real estate trends is crucial for homeowners, buyers, and sellers looking to ...
The other day, I met Saul and Leslie at my open house. They arrived with their parents, casually introducing themselves as first-time homebuyers. As we chatted, their story unfolded—they weren’t just searching for a new home; they had l...
This month’s October Market at a Glance dives into the current real estate activity for three distinct neighborhoods—Shadow Hills, Glendale 91208, and Altadena. This data can provide homeowners, buyers, and sellers with valuable insights by...
Dear Reader, October has been a whirlwind of emotions for me! As many of you know, my mom moved to North Carolina two years ago, which has done wonders for her health. Unfortunately, the first week of October brought a significant scare when sh...
Achieving a prestigious spot on JohnHart Real Estate’s Top 25 list is an accomplishment, but Robbyn Battles’ impressive climb to the #3 position for Q3 of 2024 is nothing short of extraordinary. Out of a network of over 411 agents, includin...
Southern California’s abundant residential fruit trees can be attributed to its sublime and storied climate, which supports various agricultural activities. Rachel Surls, the now-retired sustainable food systems advisor for UC Cooperative Ext...
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...
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...