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.

🌍 Community Cleanup Event

📍 8724 Caughlin Rd, Phelan, CA 92371
🗓 Saturday, September 27
⏰ 9:00 AM

Our friends at We Rescue 4 Pawz need helping hands for a big cleanup day at the rescue! Together, we’ll clear excess building materials to keep the space safe and welcoming for the pups. 🐾 The more people who show up, the faster (and more fun!) the job will be.

👉 What to Bring & Wear:
Gloves, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and plenty of energy! Let’s come together for a day of teamwork, fresh air, and doggy gratitude. 💪🐶💚

🏡 Featured Property of the Week

22166 Mohican Avenue · Apple Valley
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 1,454 Sq Ft · Built 1985 · $415,000

Discover this delightful single-story home in the heart of Apple Valley. With 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,454 sq ft of living space, it’s designed for both everyday ease and cozy gatherings. The inviting living room is anchored by a classic brick fireplace, while the practical kitchen layout makes meal prep a breeze. Ceiling fans throughout add comfort year-round.

Built in 1985, this home also includes a 2-car garage and sits on a spacious lot with plenty of potential for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or just soaking up the desert sunshine. Priced at $415,000, it’s a fantastic opportunity to own a well-kept home in a convenient neighborhood.

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🌟 Local Business Spotlight

Haven Haus Café – Rancho Cucamonga

If brunch is your love language, Haven Haus Café speaks it fluently. This family-run spot pairs warm, upbeat service with an inventive, feel-good menu—think Brunch Board platters, crispy Chicken ‘n’ Waffles, stacked breakfast sandwiches, and espresso drinks that deserve their own photo shoot. It’s the kind of neighborhood café where the music’s happy, the portions are generous, and the dining room hums with weekend energy. Add in seasonal latte & drink flights, mimosas, and a steady buzz on social, and it’s easy to see why tables fill fast. Whether you’re meeting friends or fueling a family outing, Haven Haus nails that “treat yourself” brunch without the pretense—just great food, fun vibes, and a crew that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit.

Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM · Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Phone: (909) 481-9988

Address: 7890 Haven Ave, Ste 15, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Website: havenhauscafe.com

Social: Instagram · Facebook

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🐶 Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Hazel 🤎 — a sweet 7-year-old Chihuahua mix searching for her forever home. She’s spayed, fully up to date on all her shots, and ready to fill your life with love. 💕

Hazel is a gentle soul who would thrive in a loving, calm environment. She’s the perfect companion for someone who wants a loyal, snuggly friend by their side.

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🐾 In partnership with We Rescue 4 Pawz

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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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🏢 Commercial Spotlight – Auto Shop Opportunity

📍 15865 Bear Valley Rd, Hesperia, CA

💲 Offered at $1,500,000

High-traffic auto shop location with excellent signage and visibility on Bear Valley Rd. Perfect opportunity for an owner-operator to step in and make this space their own.

Currently built out for auto repair, with flexible potential for future uses. If not sold to an operator before a new tenant moves in, it reverts back to a strong investment property.

🔗 Read Full Details Here

💡 Did You Know?

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) plays a big role in how much home you can qualify for. 🏡 Understanding what counts as debt—and how it impacts your buying power—can make the home search process smoother and far less stressful.

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🏘️ Hometown History

Surprising stories and little-known facts from the communities we call home.

Barstow Edition

WWII Desert Training Center troops near Barstow

Did you know the desert around Barstow was once the site of the largest military training ground in U.S. history? During World War II, the Desert Training Center prepared over a million soldiers for the brutal conditions they’d face in North Africa.

Temperatures often soared above 130°F, sandstorms ripped across the camps, and water was so scarce that soldiers were rationed to just a canteen a day. Many collapsed from heat and exhaustion before adjustments were made.

The desert around Barstow was called “a desert designed for hell” — and yet it forged soldiers who went on to change the course of history.

Photo: U.S. Army Desert Training Center, 1942 (public domain)

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 378 Contingent: 33 Pending: 91 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $477,450 Median Sold Price: $405,000 Avg DOM: 69
Hesperia
Active: 280 Contingent: 33 Pending: 103 Sold (7 days): 28	Median Active Price: $499,900 Median Sold Price: $472,500 Avg DOM: 69
Victorville
Active: 364 Contingent: 40 Pending: 110 Sold (7 days): 18	Median Active Price: $450,999 Median Sold Price: $407,500 Avg DOM: 68
Helendale
Active: 56 Contingent: 10 Pending: 12 Sold (7 days): 6	Median Active Price: $432,500 Median Sold Price: $400,000 Avg DOM: 95

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 209 Contingent: 35 Pending: 86 Sold (7 days): 17	Median Active Price: $708,800 Median Sold Price: $630,000 Avg DOM: 70
Rialto
Active: 81 Contingent: 15 Pending: 21 Sold (7 days): 7	Median Active Price: $595,000 Median Sold Price: $633,000 Avg DOM: 50
Ontario
Active: 145 Contingent: 25 Pending: 51 Sold (7 days): 13	Median Active Price: $759,990 Median Sold Price: $780,000 Avg DOM: 54
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 182 Contingent: 35 Pending: 55 Sold (7 days): 19	Median Active Price: $922,450 Median Sold Price: $820,000 Avg DOM: 54
Redlands
Active: 136 Contingent: 22 Pending: 34 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $743,000 Median Sold Price: $687,500 Avg DOM: 63

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