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.
| 🍝 Local Business Spotlight — Padua Pasta Makers (Upland) | |||||||||||
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Padua Pasta Makers — Fresh Pasta + Italian Deli Goodness (Downtown Upland Gem) This week’s spotlight goes to Padua Pasta Makers — a locally loved Upland spot where the vibe is equal parts old-school Italian comfort and “how did I not know this was here?” energy. It’s not just a place to grab a sandwich… it’s where you pop in for fresh pasta, pick up a few specialty items, and suddenly you’re planning a whole dinner you’re actually excited about. What makes Padua special is the feeling: it’s warm, personal, and proudly local — the kind of shop that feels like it belongs to the community (because it does). If you’ve got guests coming, want an easy “date-night at home” win, or just need a lunch that beats the usual routine, add this one to your list. Pro tip: if the line’s long, it’s for a reason. 🙂
Hours can change for holidays or special events — check their website or socials before you head over. |
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🏢 Commercial Spotlight — 52,000+ Cars/Day Auto & Powersports Flex Shop
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📍 15865 Bear Valley Rd, Hesperia, CA 💲 Offered at $1,500,000
🚀 Vacant & Ready Now
🔧 Perfect for Owner-Operator
📈 Investment Potential (~5% est.)
If you’ve been waiting for a “front row on Bear Valley” opportunity, this is it. This auto / flex shop sits on one of Hesperia’s busiest corridors with an estimated 52,000+ cars per day, bold signage, and easy in-and-out access. Purpose-built for service work and flex uses, it gives you the rare chance to own your shop instead of renting someone else’s—and still have room to grow.
Not just an auto shop — imagine:
Traffic counts, zoning, and use options subject to buyer verification. |
🐾 Adoptable Pet of the WeekMeet Gigi – 3-Year-Old Poodle Mix Looking for Her Person
💗 Meet Gigi! This sweet 3-year-old poodle mix was rescued from a kill shelter after being found on the streets, and she’s now ready for the next chapter — a calm home where she can feel safe and truly thrive. Gigi is about 12 lbs of cuteness, loves to cuddle on the couch (and yes… she’s a fan of bedtime snuggles too), and she even does an adorable little snort when she’s excited or comfortable. Because of her past, Gigi is still working through some anxiety, so she’d do best in a quiet, adult home (no kids) with an active couple or single person who’s home often — she really bonds with “her person.” She loves fetch and walks after breakfast and dinner, and she’s very food-motivated, which makes training easier. She’s potty trained, spayed, vaccinated, and takes no medications. Note: she can be a little possessive around food/treats, so a home that can follow simple boundaries will help her succeed. 🐕 Year-End Help Needed: Support We Rescue 4 Pawz
As we head into the end of the year, We Rescue 4 Pawz is still working around the clock to help dogs like Gigi — from emergency desert rescues to vet care, grooming, food, and safe housing. They rely almost entirely on community support and tax-deductible donations to keep going. If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back before December 31st, this is a powerful place to start. 💙
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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:
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📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot
🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)
| Apple Valley | |
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Active: 282 Contingent: 23 Pending: 87 Sold (7 days): 22 |
Median Active Price: $479,950 Median Sold Price: $469,000 Avg DOM: 80 |
| Hesperia | |
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Active: 244 Contingent: 24 Pending: 100 Sold (7 days): 15 |
Median Active Price: $501,995 Median Sold Price: $457,000 Avg DOM: 71 |
| Victorville | |
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Active: 304 Contingent: 36 Pending: 100 Sold (7 days): 25 |
Median Active Price: $465,000 Median Sold Price: $447,000 Avg DOM: 76 |
| Helendale | |
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Active: 50 Contingent: 3 Pending: 9 Sold (7 days): 1 |
Median Active Price: $405,000 Median Sold Price: $307,500 Avg DOM: 126 |
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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)
| Fontana | |
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Active: 151 Contingent: 33 Pending: 61 Sold (7 days): 29 |
Median Active Price: $715,000 Median Sold Price: $675,000 Avg DOM: 78 |
| Rialto | |
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Active: 65 Contingent: 12 Pending: 32 Sold (7 days): 5 |
Median Active Price: $599,880 Median Sold Price: $630,000 Avg DOM: 57 |
| Ontario | |
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Active: 129 Contingent: 18 Pending: 29 Sold (7 days): 10 |
Median Active Price: $750,000 Median Sold Price: $699,500 Avg DOM: 65 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | |
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Active: 124 Contingent: 37 Pending: 32 Sold (7 days): 15 |
Median Active Price: $989,000 Median Sold Price: $795,000 Avg DOM: 69 |
| Redlands | |
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Active: 92 Contingent: 18 Pending: 44 Sold (7 days): 10 |
Median Active Price: $704,950 Median Sold Price: $624,500 Avg DOM: 73 |
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