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.

🇺🇸 Remembering and Honoring This Memorial Day

As we enjoy the long weekend, we also pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day.

— Rob St Onge & Kristi Hudson

RealtyDude Featured Home

Hesperia • New Roof + Special June Rate Buydown Opportunity

3 Bed • 3 Bath • 2,384 Sq Ft • Approx. 0.85 Acres • Tri-Level • RV-Style Garage/Workshop

18785 Talisman, Hesperia CA 92345 — custom view home with new roof, special lender buydown opportunity, and detached RV-style garage workshop

💰 Special June Financing Opportunity

Ask about the preferred lender’s 1-0 Buydown program, designed to help lower the first-year payment.

🔥 Big Update: New Roof Just Added!

A major improvement that adds peace of mind and extra buyer appeal.

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

1980

Built

2,384

Sq Ft • Tri-Level • Approx. 0.85 Acres

✨ Tour It Online

📍 18785 Talisman, Hesperia, CA 92345

💲 List Price: $544,999

💰 Preferred Lender 1-0 Buydown Program — Running Through June

What if you could get tomorrow’s lower rate today? This home currently has access to a preferred lender’s 1-0 Buydown program, which may help lower the buyer’s payment during the first year of ownership.

Based on the lender’s example, the first-year payment could be approximately $3,035 per month — nearly $300 less per month for the first year, or about $3,568 in first-year savings, funded by the lender.

🚨 Fresh Property Update

A new roof was just added, giving this already unique Hesperia view property an exciting upgrade and added peace of mind for the next owner.

Top Highlights

Special 1-0 Buydown opportunity through June with a preferred lender, designed to help lower the first-year payment
New roof just added — a major improvement that helps create extra buyer confidence
Custom 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath tri-level home with approximately 2,384 sq ft on about 0.85 acres
Amazing views in every direction — enjoy sweeping scenery of the Mojave Riverbed, surrounding mountains, and High Desert horizon from multiple rooms, decks, and balconies
Flexible bonus room off the main living area — ideal for an office, gym, sunroom, or possible 4th-bedroom setup
Detached RV-style garage/workshop with approximately 35' x 24' dimensions, high opening, shelving, and room for real projects
Cozy lower-level family room with open-beam ceiling, wood-burning stove, and access to the patio and garage
Circular driveway, horses allowed, and minutes to Jess Ranch shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences

This week’s featured home has two big reasons to take another look: a new roof has been added, and buyers may be able to take advantage of a special preferred-lender 1-0 Buydown program running through June.

If you’ve been waiting for rates to improve, this program is designed to help bridge the gap now. The lender-funded buydown may lower the first-year payment, giving buyers extra breathing room during the time when moving costs, furniture, repairs, and new homeownership expenses tend to hit hardest.

And the home itself still brings the features buyers have been asking for: space, versatility, views, a workshop, and a scenic High Desert setting. The tri-level layout takes full advantage of the surroundings, with oversized windows, multiple outdoor living areas, and a spacious primary suite with its own balcony.

Add in the detached RV-style garage/workshop, circular driveway, horse property appeal, and newly added roof, and this is a rare blend of functionality, privacy, peace of mind, and unforgettable views in every direction.

Financing Note: Buydown program, payment examples, refinance options, eligibility, loan terms, rates, and savings estimates are subject to lender approval and may change. Buyer should verify all financing details directly with the preferred lender. This is not a commitment to lend.

Property Note: Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, condition, permitted uses, horse allowances, roof details, zoning/uses if applicable, parking, and all property features.

🔗 See Photos & Details 💬 Ask About the Buydown

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, condition, roof details, zoning/uses if applicable, parking, financing terms, and all property features.

Local Business Spotlight

Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería 🌮🥩

Hesperia, CA • Homestyle Mexican Food • Carnicería • Family-Owned Local Spot

Doña Rosario Cocina and Carnicería in Hesperia CA

Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería • Hesperia Road in Hesperia • Homestyle Mexican food, fresh meats, and local flavor

A Hesperia Hidden Gem for Homestyle Mexican Food

This week’s local business spotlight goes to Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería, a family-owned Hesperia spot serving homestyle Mexican food with the added bonus of a carnicería right inside. It has that true local hidden-gem feel — the kind of place you may drive past a few times before discovering, then wonder why you did not stop sooner.

From tacos, burritos, carnitas, menudo, pozole, chilaquiles, and quesabirria to fresh meats you can take home, Doña Rosario brings a warm, family-run feel to the High Desert food scene. It is casual, flavorful, and rooted in the kind of comfort food people love sharing with family and friends.

And for anyone who likes a little food adventure, they have also gotten attention for their massive 6-pound burrito challenge. Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or picking up something from the carnicería, Doña Rosario is worth adding to your Hesperia list.

📍 Visit Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería

Address: 11146 Hesperia Rd, Suite 203, Hesperia, CA 92345

Phone: (760) 488-1645

Hours: Open Daily • 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Website: Instagram / Main Online Page

Facebook: Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería

Instagram: @donarosario_hesperia

Why We’re Spotlighting Them

Family-owned Hesperia restaurant and carnicería serving homestyle Mexican food
Open daily, making it an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner stop
Known for Mexican comfort food favorites like tacos, burritos, carnitas, menudo, pozole, chilaquiles, and quesabirria
Carnicería inside for fresh meats and take-home options
Fun local buzz thanks to their massive 6-pound burrito challenge

Call Doña Rosario Follow on Instagram

Business details, hours, menu items, pricing, and contact information may change. Please check directly with Doña Rosario Cocina & Carnicería for the most current information before visiting.

🏗️ 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 Jax 💙 A Sweet 2-Year-Old Poodle Looking for His Forever Home

Jax is a loving, playful little guy who enjoys car rides, people, and making new friends.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Jax — 2-year-old poodle looking for his forever home

Jax • 2-year-old poodle • sweet, playful, people-loving, dog-friendly, cat-friendly, and ready for his forever family 🐶

✨ Jax’s Highlights

2-year-old poodle with a sweet and loving personality
Playful and affectionate with a happy, people-loving spirit
Enjoys car rides and being included in everyday adventures
Gets along great with other dogs
Good with cats, making him a great fit for many homes
Loves companionship and enjoys being around people
Looking for a cozy forever home filled with love and attention

Say hello to Jax, a sweet 2-year-old poodle with a loving personality and a playful heart. He enjoys being around people, loves attention, and would be so happy to have a family that includes him in daily life.

Jax is also a great little travel buddy — he enjoys car rides and has the kind of friendly personality that makes him easy to love. He gets along great with other dogs and cats, which could make him a wonderful addition to almost any home.

What Jax wants most is a family that will give him lots of love, attention, and a cozy place to call his own. If you have room in your heart and home for this sweet boy, Jax may be the perfect fit. 💙

Ask About Adopting Jax 📣 Share His Story

💙 Help Save More Sweet Souls Like Jax

Rescue and rehoming efforts only happen because compassionate people step up. If Jax’s story touched your heart, please consider sharing, adopting, or donating to help We Rescue 4 Pawz continue helping dogs like him find safe, loving homes.

🐾 Donation Options

Venmo: @werescue2021

Cash App: $werescue4pawz

Zelle: werescue4pawz@yahoo.com

PayPal: We Rescue 4 Pawz

Adoption availability and placement details may change. Please visit We Rescue 4 Pawz for the most current information about Jax.

FREE LOCAL HOME BUYER CLASS • High Desert & Inland Empire

🏡 Thinking About Buying?

Get Clear on the Process Before You Start.

This free local class is for people who want to buy in the next 6 to 18 months and want straight answers about affordability, credit, down payment help, and what to do first.

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Free local home buyer class for High Desert and Inland Empire buyers

A Better First Step Than Random Googling

Buying a home can feel overwhelming when you are trying to figure everything out on your own. This class is designed to make the process feel more understandable, more doable, and a lot less intimidating.

This class is for you if…

• You want to buy but are not sure where to start
• You are wondering how much home you can realistically afford
• You want to understand credit, down payment, and lender expectations
• You do not want to waste time looking at homes before you are ready

What you’ll walk away with

• A clearer picture of your buying power
• Better understanding of what lenders look for
• Insight into possible down payment assistance options
• A simple next-step plan tailored to today’s market

No pressure. No confusing jargon. No obligation.
Just helpful local guidance from people who work with buyers in this market every day.

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💡 Did You Know?

Homeownership Can Be About More Than Just Having a Place to Live

For many buyers, owning a home is about stability, confidence, and putting down roots. 🏡

The right home can support your lifestyle, your goals, and your future.

Homeownership can offer so much more than just a place to live. For many buyers, it is about creating stability, building long-term financial confidence, and putting down roots in a community they love.

Every buyer’s goals look a little different. Some are tired of rising rents. Some want more space, a yard, a garage, or room for family. Others are thinking long-term and want to begin building equity instead of continuing to pay someone else’s mortgage.

That is why finding the right home is about more than square footage alone. It is about matching your budget, lifestyle, timing, and future plans with the right opportunity in today’s market.

🏡 Buyer Resources 📅 Talk About Your Options

If you’ve been thinking about making the move from renting to owning, send me a message and let’s talk about your options.

Every buyer’s situation is different. Financing, affordability, market conditions, down payment options, credit, timing, and long-term goals should all be reviewed before deciding whether buying a home makes sense.

🏛️ Hometown History

Highland Edition

Beattie Ranch in East Highland California in 1889 with citrus groves and mountain views

Beattie Ranch in East Highland, 1889 — a glimpse of the agricultural landscape that early irrigation helped make possible.

Here’s a Highland story that may surprise a lot of locals: before the city became known for citrus, one of the most important “features” in town was not a building, a road, or a railroad — it was a ditch. In 1858, pioneers Lewis Cram and Frederick Van Leuven constructed the Cram-Van Leuven Ditch, carrying water from the Santa Ana River entrance toward their land in East Highland. That early irrigation helped open the door for orchards, farming, and the citrus boom that would later define the area. By the early 1880s, orchards of seedling oranges and other fruit trees were being planted, and with rail access and packing houses later supporting the harvest, Highland became known for producing some of the finest navel oranges in the world. In other words, part of Highland’s proud citrus legacy started with a simple water ditch — and a whole lot of vision.

Quick takeaway: Highland’s citrus reputation did not happen by accident — it was built on water, rail access, packing houses, and the determination of early settlers.

Question: Did you know one early irrigation ditch helped set the stage for Highland’s citrus legacy?

Sources: San Bernardino County History: Highland and San Bernardino County History Archive.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 290 Contingent: 29 Pending: 105 Sold (7 days): 25	Median Active Price: $477,000 Median Sold Price: $485,000 Avg DOM: 65
Hesperia
Active: 222 Contingent: 37 Pending: 80 Sold (7 days): 26	Median Active Price: $499,450 Median Sold Price: $499,850 Avg DOM: 65
Victorville
Active: 367 Contingent: 43 Pending: 159 Sold (7 days): 23	Median Active Price: $469,900 Median Sold Price: $420,000 Avg DOM: 63
Helendale
Active: 55 Contingent: 4 Pending: 10 Sold (7 days): 3	Median Active Price: $417,000 Median Sold Price: $550,000 Avg DOM: 100

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 172 Contingent: 48 Pending: 67 Sold (7 days): 22	Median Active Price: $699,000 Median Sold Price: $662,000 Avg DOM: 64
Rialto
Active: 54 Contingent: 20 Pending: 30 Sold (7 days): 9	Median Active Price: $599,999 Median Sold Price: $649,900 Avg DOM: 49
Ontario
Active: 149 Contingent: 33 Pending: 45 Sold (7 days): 12	Median Active Price: $799,000 Median Sold Price: $709,575 Avg DOM: 51
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 166 Contingent: 40 Pending: 43 Sold (7 days): 14	Median Active Price: $998,500 Median Sold Price: $982,500 Avg DOM: 56
Redlands
Active: 103 Contingent: 28 Pending: 50 Sold (7 days): 18	Median Active Price: $784,000 Median Sold Price: $770,450 Avg DOM: 55

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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. 💛

You can support their mission in a few simple (and meaningful) ways:

💸 Make a tax-deductible donation
📣 Share adoptable dogs on social media
🏡 Consider fostering or adopting a rescue dog

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