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

Apple Valley Pool Home with RV Access & Room to Entertain

4 Bed • 3 Bath • 2,803 Sq Ft • 0.45 Acres • Pool & Spa • 3-Car Garage

12720 Yorkshire, Apple Valley CA 92308 — spacious Apple Valley pool home with RV access, covered patio, and 3-car garage

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

2003

Built

2,803 Sq Ft • 0.45 Acres

Pool & Spa • RV Access • Covered Patio • 3-Car Garage

✨ Tour It Online

📍 12720 Yorkshire, Apple Valley, CA 92308

💲 List Price: $581,500

Top Highlights

Spacious Apple Valley single-story home with approximately 2,803 sq ft of living space
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including 2 full baths and 1 partial bath
Open kitchen with breakfast nook, plus formal living, dining, and family room areas
Private in-ground pool and spa — ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the High Desert sunshine
Large covered patio, separate gazebo, storage shed, pond, and RV access
0.45-acre lot, attached 3-car garage, central air, central heat, and indoor laundry room with storage

This week’s featured property is a spacious Apple Valley pool home with the kind of layout and outdoor space many High Desert buyers are looking for. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,803 square feet, the home offers plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, hobbies, or extended household needs.

Inside, the home features a comfortable floor plan with a formal living room, dining area, family room, and an open kitchen with a breakfast nook. The bedrooms are good-sized, and the indoor laundry room offers additional storage — a practical bonus for busy households.

Outside is where this property really shines. The backyard includes a covered patio, in-ground pool and spa, separate gazebo, storage shed, pond, and RV access. Add in the 3-car garage and nearly half-acre lot, and this home checks a lot of boxes for buyers who want space, functionality, and a backyard built for enjoying the desert lifestyle.

Note: Solar is reported to be on a lease. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, solar terms, condition, permits, property features, and all MLS details.

🔗 See Photos & Details 📅 Ask About This Property

Listing courtesy of Stacy McQueen, FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, solar lease terms, condition, parking, pool/spa features, permits, and all property details.

Local Business Spotlight

The Groom Room 🐾✂️

Apple Valley, CA • Pet Grooming • Dog & Cat Care • One-on-One Grooming Atmosphere

The Groom Room • Apple Valley, CA • Pet grooming with a personal, one-on-one touch

A Local Grooming Spot for Pampered Pets

This week’s local business spotlight goes to The Groom Room, an Apple Valley pet grooming salon with a warm, personal feel and a strong local following. If you have a dog or cat who needs a fresh cut, bath, nail trim, coat care, or just a little extra pampering, this is the kind of place that feels less like a big-box grooming stop and more like a trusted neighborhood pet-care partner.

The Groom Room describes its approach as a one-on-one personal atmosphere, which is especially helpful for pets who need a calmer, more patient grooming experience. Their social media shows plenty of happy pups, stylish trims, coat transformations, and a real love for the animals they care for — the kind of authentic local presence that makes a small business stand out.

With Lucy featured as this week’s adoptable pet, it felt like the perfect time to spotlight a local business that helps our furry family members look and feel their best. If your pet is overdue for a grooming day, The Groom Room is worth checking out.

📍 Visit The Groom Room

Address: 20601 CA-18 E, Unit 156, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Phone: (760) 217-5271

Hours: Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday–Sunday • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Website: Facebook Page

Facebook: The Groom Room

Instagram: @thegroomroomhd

Why We’re Spotlighting Them

Local Apple Valley pet grooming salon serving dogs, cats, and more
One-on-one grooming atmosphere for a more personal and patient pet-care experience
Strong social media presence with grooming transformations, happy pets, and local engagement
Perfect pairing for this week’s pet theme alongside Lucy, our Adoptable Pet of the Week

Call to Book Follow on Instagram

Business details, hours, services, pricing, and contact information may change. Please check directly with The Groom Room for the most current information before visiting or booking.

🏗️ 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 Lucy 💕 A Sweet Young Chihuahua Mix Looking for Her Forever Home

Lucy is a playful, affectionate young girl who loves her people, enjoys toys, and is ready for a patient home where she can truly thrive.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Lucy — young Chihuahua mix looking for her forever home

Lucy • Chihuahua mix • young, playful, vocal, sweet, and ready for her forever family 🐶💕

✨ Lucy’s Highlights

Sweet young Chihuahua mix, estimated to be between 10 months and 1.5 years old
Spayed and up to date on vaccinations, with records ready to go
Loves her humans and wants to be close to her family
Gets along great with other dogs and can live with cats with proper correction and introductions
Playful, energetic, and expressive — she loves toys, especially squeaky ones!
Partially potty trained and currently uses puppy pads
A little skittish at first, but she just needs slow, gentle introductions and time to feel safe
Does not bite — she simply needs patience, love, and a calm approach

Say hello to Lucy, a sweet young Chihuahua mix with a playful personality and a big little-dog heart. She is estimated to be between 10 months and 1.5 years old, is already spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and has her records ready for her next home.

Lucy’s current owner is elderly and was originally told Lucy was much older than she actually is. Because Lucy is still young, active, and full of energy, it has become too difficult for her owner to keep up with her needs. Now, Lucy is looking for a patient, loving home where she can run, play, enjoy her toys, and settle in at her own pace.

Lucy may be a little skittish when she first meets someone new, but with slow introductions and gentle handling, she begins to feel safe. Once she warms up, she wants to be close to her people and will make a loyal, playful companion for the right family. If you have room in your heart for a sweet girl who just needs a little patience, Lucy may be the perfect match. 🐶💕

Ask About Adopting Lucy 📣 Share Her Story

💛 Help Save More Sweet Souls Like Lucy

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

FREE LOCAL HOME BUYER CLASS • High Desert & Inland Empire

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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
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💡 Did You Know?

Closing Costs Can Catch Buyers Off Guard — But They Don’t Have To

From inspections to escrow and everything in between, knowing what to expect upfront can make the home-buying process smoother and less stressful. 🔑🏡

Breakdown of common buyer closing costs for homebuyers

Understanding common buyer costs ahead of time can help you feel more confident before closing day.

Closing costs can catch a lot of buyers off guard, but they do not have to. Many buyers focus mostly on the down payment, but there are several other expenses that can come up during the purchase process.

Depending on the property, loan program, and transaction, buyers may need to plan for items such as home inspections, appraisal fees, escrow costs, lender fees, title charges, prepaid taxes, insurance, and other closing-related expenses. These costs can vary, which is why it is so important to understand the numbers before you are sitting at the closing table.

My goal is to help you feel confident and prepared every step of the way. The more you know upfront, the smoother and less stressful your home-buying journey can be. If you are thinking about making a move, let’s talk through what to expect and build a plan that makes sense for you.

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Have questions or thinking about making a move? Send me a message and let’s make sure you know what to expect before you buy.

Closing costs, inspection fees, escrow costs, lender charges, prepaid items, and buyer expenses vary by property, lender, loan program, price point, location, and individual buyer circumstances. A personalized review is the best way to understand your estimated costs.

🏛️ Hometown History

Wrightwood Edition

Historic ski jumping at Big Pines Recreation Camp near Wrightwood California in 1929

Ski jumping at Big Pines Recreation Camp, 1929 — a reminder that Wrightwood once had an almost-Olympic winter sports moment.

Here’s a Wrightwood-area fact that feels almost too surprising to be true: the Big Pines area once came close to hosting part of the 1932 Winter Olympics. Long before Mountain High became a familiar Southern California snow-day destination, Los Angeles County was developing Big Pines as a major mountain recreation area with skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, camping, and other outdoor attractions. By the late 1920s, the area had become so serious about winter sports that a major ski jump was built there, and Big Pines was considered for the Olympic Winter Games ski jump competition. The Games ultimately went to Lake Placid, New York, but for a brief moment, this quiet mountain community near Wrightwood was being imagined as a world-class winter sports destination. Not bad for a little town tucked into the pines!

Quick takeaway: Before Wrightwood was known for cozy cabins, mountain getaways, and weekend snow trips, the Big Pines area nearly had a front-row seat in Olympic history.

Question: Did you know the Wrightwood/Big Pines area once came close to being part of the Winter Olympics story?

Sources: PBS SoCal / USC Digital Library / California Historical Society Collection / Homestead Museum.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 285 Contingent: 29 Pending: 105 Sold (7 days): 20	Median Active Price: $475,000 Median Sold Price: $455,000 Avg DOM: 63
Hesperia
Active: 234 Contingent: 29 Pending: 98 Sold (7 days): 16	Median Active Price: $511,950 Median Sold Price: $542,495 Avg DOM: 63
Victorville
Active: 365 Contingent: 50 Pending: 145 Sold (7 days): 38	Median Active Price: $469,900 Median Sold Price: $440,000 Avg DOM: 60
Helendale
Active: 47 Contingent: 3 Pending: 12 Sold (7 days): 1	Median Active Price: $410,000 Median Sold Price: $381,000 Avg DOM: 107

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 164 Contingent: 57 Pending: 66 Sold (7 days): 17	Median Active Price: $727,000 Median Sold Price: $680,000 Avg DOM: 68
Rialto
Active: 56 Contingent: 17 Pending: 31 Sold (7 days): 8	Median Active Price: $602,500 Median Sold Price: $560,000 Avg DOM: 52
Ontario
Active: 162 Contingent: 30 Pending: 40 Sold (7 days): 13	Median Active Price: $789,000 Median Sold Price: $725,000 Avg DOM: 50
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 160 Contingent: 40 Pending: 42 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $1,012,000 Median Sold Price: $900,000 Avg DOM: 55
Redlands
Active: 93 Contingent: 39 Pending: 33 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $830,000 Median Sold Price: $649,000 Avg DOM: 60

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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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