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.
| 🏡 Featured Home of the Week — San Bernardino (3 Bed + Loft) • Pool + Spa • RV Access • Corner Lot • Owned Solar | |||||
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📍 2425 Hyatt Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92407 💲 List Price: $599,000
3 Bed / 3 Bath • 1,704 Sq Ft
Loft / Bonus Space
Pool + Spa Backyard Oasis
RV Access / Parking
Prime Corner Lot
Owned Solar + Recent Upgrades
Welcome to 2425 Hyatt Rd — a turnkey, contemporary two-story on a prime corner lot with RV access and an incredible backyard setup. With approximately 1,704 sq ft, the layout includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, plus a spacious loft—ideal for a second living area, home office, or game room. Inside, enjoy a bright dining area, a welcoming family room with a cozy fireplace, laminate flooring, central A/C & heat, and an attached 2-car garage with direct access. Step outside and you’ll fall in love with the private backyard—complete with a covered patio, succulents, fruit trees, and a sparkling in-ground pool and spa—perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Notable upgrades over the last few years include a remodeled kitchen, updated main bath, owned solar, and multiple system and pool equipment improvements. 💡 Smart Buyer Notes
Buyer to verify all information, including square footage, lot size, permits, and property features. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; subject to change without notice. Listing courtesy of the property’s listing broker/agent. |
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| 🍨 Local Business Spotlight — 21st Amendment Creamery & Bakery (Apple Valley) | |||||||||||
Homemade ice cream + bakery goodness + fresh sourdough… yes please. 🥖🍦✨
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21st Amendment Creamery & Bakery — Apple Valley’s Sweet Spot for Ice Cream + Fresh-Baked Treats If you’re the kind of person who loves a place that feels truly local (and smells amazing the moment you walk in), make time for 21st Amendment Creamery & Bakery. This is one of those “quick stop” spots that turns into a full-on treat-yourself moment — because the combo of homemade ice cream and fresh bakery items is basically impossible to resist. Their rotating flavors keep it fun, and the bakery case is the kind of thing that makes you immediately start planning your next visit. Locals rave about the sourdough (seriously — it’s a fan favorite), plus the pastries and seasonal goodies that show up throughout the week. It’s perfect for a casual weekend stop, an after-school treat, or a “bring something home” surprise for the family. Pro tip: if you’re going for the popular items, earlier is better. 🙌
Hours and featured items can change for holidays or special bakes — it’s always smart to check their latest post or call ahead before you go. |
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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 Raccoon 🖤🐾 — A Sweet, Gentle 8-Year-Old Looking for a Fresh Start
🖤 Meet Raccoon — an 8-year-old sweet, gentle soul who’s looking for a fresh start. After sadly losing his owner, he’s now in need of a loving home where he can feel safe and cherished again. Raccoon is wonderful with other dogs and has a calm, easygoing personality that makes him such a comforting companion. He’s past the puppy chaos and just wants the simple things — a soft bed, a steady routine, and someone to love. Senior dogs like Raccoon have so much love to give, and he’ll be endlessly loyal to whoever opens their heart to him. If you’re looking for a mellow, sweet best friend… Raccoon might be your perfect match. ❤️ 😄 RealtyDude note: If you’ve been hoping for a calm companion who’s all heart and no drama, Raccoon is worth meeting. Learn More & Ask About Adoption 💙 We Rescue 4 Pawz Always Appreciates SupportRescue work doesn’t stop after one adoption — it’s ongoing vet care, food, supplies, and safe foster homes for pets like Raccoon. If you’re in a position to help, even a small donation or share makes a real difference. 🙏🐾 Support / Share We Rescue 4 Pawz Availability and details can change — please contact We Rescue 4 Pawz directly for the most current info. |
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💡 Did You Know? – The Final Stretch Before Closing Is When Loans Can Still Get DerailedEven small credit or cash changes can cause delays — keep it steady until you have keys in hand. 🏡🔑
Keep everything steady until closing day.
You’re in the home stretch — now’s the time to keep everything running smoothly so your closing stays on track. 🏡 Even small changes to your credit or finances can create delays, which is why it’s so important to follow your lender’s guidance all the way to the finish line. If you’re ever unsure about something — a new credit card, a car purchase, moving money around, switching jobs, or even a big “one-time” purchase — just ask first. I’m here to support you and help keep the whole process moving forward without surprises. ✨ Have questions as you get closer to closing day? Let’s connect and make sure you’re set up for a seamless finish. 🙌
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If you’re close to closing, send me your timeline + any “big changes” you’re considering — I’ll help you avoid last-minute lender headaches. ✨ General information only. Always follow your lender’s specific guidance and underwriting requirements. Loan terms, conditions, and timing vary by borrower, property, and program. |
🏛️ Hometown HistoryAdelanto Edition
Here’s a “wow” Adelanto story most locals don’t hear enough: just west of town is El Mirage Dry Lake — a naturally flat “speed lake” where gearheads have chased land-speed records for generations. People have been racing out there since the 1920s, and it helped fuel the early hot-rod culture that made Southern California famous. 🏁 But the desert near Adelanto isn’t just about roaring engines. Nearby, El Mirage Field (often listed with an Adelanto address) started as a World War II auxiliary airfield — and later became a serious flight-testing hub for unmanned aircraft connected to General Atomics. In other words, parts of the drone era have been quietly taking shape right here in our backyard. 👀 From land-speed legends on the dry lake to cutting-edge aviation nearby, Adelanto’s corner of the High Desert has been pushing the limits of speed and flight for over a century. That’s pretty cool hometown energy. 🙌 Historical notes are based on published histories of El Mirage land-speed racing and public information on El Mirage Field’s aviation use; details may vary slightly by source. |
📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot
🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)
| Apple Valley | |
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Active: 256 Contingent: 30 Pending: 86 Sold (7 days): 6 |
Median Active Price: $483,750 Median Sold Price: $460,000 Avg DOM: 76 |
| Hesperia | |
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Active: 243 Contingent: 26 Pending: 80 Sold (7 days): 12 |
Median Active Price: $499,000 Median Sold Price: $462,045 Avg DOM: 76 |
| Victorville | |
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Active: 316 Contingent: 26 Pending: 110 Sold (7 days): 7 |
Median Active Price: $459,900 Median Sold Price: $425,000 Avg DOM: 76 |
| Helendale | |
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Active: 49 Contingent: 4 Pending: 10 Sold (7 days): 1 |
Median Active Price: $411,888 Median Sold Price: $ 610,000 Avg DOM: 106 |
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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)
| Fontana | |
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Active: 165 Contingent: 32 Pending: 52 Sold (7 days): 19 |
Median Active Price: $729,000 Median Sold Price: $638,000 Avg DOM: 70 |
| Rialto | |
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Active: 63 Contingent: 18 Pending: 30 Sold (7 days): 3 |
Median Active Price: $579,900 Median Sold Price: $650,000 Avg DOM: 57 |
| Ontario | |
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Active: 129 Contingent: 26 Pending: 39 Sold (7 days): 6 |
Median Active Price: $775,000 Median Sold Price: $852,500 Avg DOM: 59 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | |
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Active: 119 Contingent: 28 Pending: 42 Sold (7 days): 12 |
Median Active Price: $959,900 Median Sold Price: $772,500 Avg DOM: 63 |
| Redlands | |
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Active: 80 Contingent: 28 Pending: 32 Sold (7 days): 4 |
Median Active Price: $777,000 Median Sold Price: $660,000 Avg DOM: 62 |
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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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