Welcome to this week’s Rob & Kristi Experience Newsletter — your quick dose of local market insights, helpful real estate tips, and community highlights from around the High Desert and Inland Empire. We’re here each week to keep you informed and inspired, whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or simply loving where you live.

RealtyDude Featured Home

Barstow • Tenant-In-Place Opportunity

3 Bed • 2 Bath • 962 Sq Ft • Single-Story • Attached 2-Car Garage • Fenced Yard • Investor-Friendly Setup

2013 Rushmore, Barstow CA 92311 — single-story 3-bedroom home with attached garage and fenced yard

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

1972

Built

962

Sq Ft • Single-Story • Approx. 6,480 Sq Ft Lot

✨ Tour It Online

📍 2013 Rushmore, Barstow, CA 92311

💲 List Price: $260,000

Top Highlights

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story home with a practical layout and comfortable living space
Approx. 962 sq ft on an approximately 6,480 sq ft lot
Attached 2-car garage plus driveway parking and a fenced yard
Set in a quiet, established Barstow neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and commuter routes
Tenant-occupied and offered with tenants in place, making it especially appealing for investors

Looking for an affordable property with built-in investment appeal? This Barstow home offers a strong combination of single-story functionality, a manageable lot, and a location close to everyday conveniences. With three bedrooms, an attached garage, and a fenced yard, it checks a lot of boxes for long-term livability and rental appeal.

One of the biggest advantages here is that the home is being offered with tenants already in place. That makes it a compelling option for buyers who want to add a property to their portfolio without starting from scratch. It’s also a straightforward choice for someone who appreciates a practical floor plan, central HVAC, tile flooring, and easy access to major routes through Barstow.

Note: This property is tenant-occupied and the sale is subject to existing tenancy. Please do not disturb the occupants.

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Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, tenancy terms, condition, school availability, parking, and all property features. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.

🍕 Local Business Spotlight — Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant (Apple Valley)

Giuseppe's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Apple Valley, California — local family-owned Italian restaurant known for pizza, pasta, and family meals

Family-owned Italian comfort food in Jess Ranch — and yes, the Deli Pizza is absolutely worth trying. 🍕

Family Owned Pizza + Pasta Jess Ranch

Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant — A Local Apple Valley Favorite for Family Pizza Nights

If you’re looking for one of those dependable local spots that feels easy to recommend, Giuseppe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant deserves a place on the list. This family-owned Apple Valley restaurant is located in the Jess Ranch shopping center next to Cinemark, which makes it a great choice whether you’re grabbing dinner before a movie, taking food home for the family, or meeting up for a casual meal out. They offer dine-in, takeout, delivery, family specials, and catering, so it’s the kind of place that works for everything from a simple weeknight dinner to feeding a bigger group. One thing I can personally say? The Deli Pizza is bomb — it was one of those happy ordering mistakes that turned into a total win and fed the whole family. 🍕

Giuseppe’s has the kind of local, comfort-food energy that makes people come back. Between the pizza, pasta, family-style feel, and convenient Apple Valley location, it’s easy to see why it has built a loyal following over the years. If you’re in the mood for a solid local Italian spot and want to support a truly local business, this is a good one to keep in your rotation.

Hours:

Daily: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Website also notes summer hours of 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Phone:

(760) 247-1999

Address:

18855 Bear Valley Rd Ste 1, Apple Valley, CA 92308

Website:

giuseppespizzaav.com

Socials:

Facebook

Hours can shift seasonally or on holidays, so it’s smart to check their website or Facebook page before making a special trip.

🏗️ Commercial Property of the Week

Apple Valley Truck Yard Opportunity — Industrial Corner on Waalew Rd

✅ Industrial Zoning 🚛 Truck Yard Friendly 🔥 Reduced Pricing 📍 Corner Parcel

0 Waalew Road, Apple Valley CA 92307 — 3.05 acres industrial land at Waalew Rd & Ramona Rd

Offered At

$160,000

Size + Zoning

3.05 Acres • Industrial

Capacity Concept

Up to ~70 Trucks (layout-dependent)

🎯 THIS WEEK’S OPERATOR PLAY

Need a place to stage a fleet? This is a simple play: secure a truck yard footprint now, then decide whether to add improvements (fencing, lighting, office/storage) as your operation grows.

📍 0 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Truck yard ready land on an industrial corner: 3.05 acres at the northwest corner of Waalew Rd & Ramona Rd. Flat, usable topography makes it an ideal footprint for a fleet operator who needs room for parking, staging, and maneuvering.

💡 Best Fit: Truck Yard / Fleet Staging

Owner/users who need a yard for tractors, trailers, box trucks, flatbeds, or work vehicles — with a layout concept that can handle upwards of ~70 trucks (configuration dependent). Add fencing/lighting/striping and you’ve got a scalable operation base.

Industrial zoning + flat topography = practical, usable yard potential.
Corner parcel for easier access planning and visibility.
Low basis for operators looking to control yard space instead of leasing.

🔗 See Listing Details 📩 Ask About Yard Setup

Truck capacity is a conceptual estimate and depends on circulation, striping, trailer length, setbacks, and any required improvements. Buyer to verify zoning, utilities, specific plan details, and allowable uses with the Town of Apple Valley. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; subject to change without notice.

🐾 Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Buchanas — Sweet Schnauzer Looking for Her Forever Home 🐾

A 2-year-old female Schnauzer ready for a loving forever home.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Buchanas — 2-year-old female Schnauzer looking for a loving forever home

Buchanas • 2 years old • female • Schnauzer • fresh start • forever home 💕

✨ Buchanas’ Highlights

2 years old and still has so much life and love to give
Female Schnauzer with that classic beautiful Schnauzer look
Looking for a fresh start and a safe, loving forever home
Still settling in and getting comfortable in rescue care
Would thrive with a family willing to give her patience, love, and time
A wonderful opportunity to help a deserving dog blossom into her best self

Meet Buchanas, a beautiful 2-year-old female Schnauzer who is looking for her fresh start and forever home. She has that classic Schnauzer look and all the potential to become a deeply loved part of the right family.

She’s still settling in, and her full personality is still unfolding, but what she needs most right now is a home where she can feel safe, loved, and given the time to come out of her shell.

If you’re ready to give a sweet girl a chance and watch her blossom, Buchanas could be the perfect addition to your family. Please reach out to We Rescue 4 Pawz if you’d like to learn more or ask about adoption. 🐶💕

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💡 Did You Know?

A Home Budget Should Feel Good Now — And Still Work If Life Shifts

Buying a home is exciting, but a smart budget should hold up beyond just the initial numbers. 📊🏡

Homebuyer budget planning graphic showing the importance of building a realistic homeownership budget that can handle future changes

A little extra planning now can make homeownership feel a lot more comfortable later.

Buying a home is exciting, but it’s important to think beyond just the initial numbers. Looking at how your budget holds up with potential changes can help you feel more confident, prepared, and comfortable long-term.

A little extra planning now can make a big difference once you’re settled in. Thinking through monthly payments, ongoing expenses, and a little breathing room for the unexpected can help turn a stressful purchase into a much more sustainable move.

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If you’re starting to plan your move this year, let’s talk through what a smart, realistic budget could look like for you.

General information only. Every buyer’s finances, goals, and comfort level are different, so budgeting decisions should be tailored to your specific situation.

🏛️ Hometown History

Chino Edition

Historic aerial view of Chino Airport area with rows of military aircraft after World War II

After World War II, rows of surplus military aircraft helped turn Chino into one of Southern California’s most fascinating aviation-history sites.

Here’s a Chino fact that surprises even a lot of longtime locals: before the city became widely known for agriculture and dairies, Chino played a major role in World War II aviation history. What is now Chino Airport was once home to the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, where more than 10,365 fighter and bomber pilots were trained for the U.S. military. And after the war, hundreds of former combat aircraft were flown into Chino for disposal, creating an incredible scene that briefly made the area look like a giant open-air parking lot for warplanes. It’s one of those hidden pieces of local history that makes you look at Chino in a completely different way.

Quick takeaway: Chino wasn’t just farmland — it was also a surprisingly important part of America’s wartime aviation story.

Question: Did you know Chino once looked like a giant storage yard for WWII warplanes?

Sources: San Bernardino County Chino Airport history / Cal-Aero Flight Academy historical materials.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 271 Contingent: 30 Pending: 79 Sold (7 days): 12	Median Active Price: $475,000 Median Sold Price: $422,500 Avg DOM: 69
Hesperia
Active: 247 Contingent: 32 Pending: 93 Sold (7 days): 17	Median Active Price: $499,900 Median Sold Price: $450,000 Avg DOM: 68
Victorville
Active: 330 Contingent: 44 Pending: 123 Sold (7 days): 14	Median Active Price: $464,950 Median Sold Price: $458,500 Avg DOM: 71
Helendale
Active: 43 Contingent: 7 Pending: 13 Sold (7 days): 1	Median Active Price: $424,000 Median Sold Price: $314,000 Avg DOM: 104

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 158 Contingent: 36 Pending: 61 Sold (7 days): 20	Median Active Price: $729,000 Median Sold Price: $675,945 Avg DOM: 69
Rialto
Active: 61 Contingent: 14 Pending: 45 Sold (7 days): 6	Median Active Price: $599,900 Median Sold Price: $505,000 Avg DOM: 51
Ontario
Active: 137 Contingent: 26 Pending: 38 Sold (7 days): 13	Median Active Price: $785,000 Median Sold Price: $725,000 Avg DOM: 46
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 136 Contingent: 38 Pending: 47 Sold (7 days): 13	Median Active Price: $924,500 Median Sold Price: $855,000 Avg DOM: 56
Redlands
Active: 102 Contingent: 20 Pending: 37 Sold (7 days): 9	Median Active Price: $849,000 Median Sold Price: $749,000 Avg DOM: 51

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🐾 Support We Rescue 4 Pawz

🐾 Featured Partner Since July 2025

We Rescue 4 Pawz is a local nonprofit doing incredible work in the High Desert to rescue, foster, and rehome dogs in need. Every week, we spotlight one of their adoptable pups right here in this newsletter.

And here's something personal: I now make a donation to We Rescue 4 Pawz every time I close a real estate deal. If you're ever looking for a cause to support, this one’s close to my heart. 💛

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