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

Silver Lakes Golf Course Home • Fairway Views • Single-Story

2 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,594 Sq Ft • Approx. 0.19 Acres • On the Golf Course

Golf course view at 14779 Greenbriar in Helendale CA

🆕 Brand New to the Market

Golf course homes in Silver Lakes rarely become available — this one just hit the MLS.

🗓️ Open House Sunday, July 26

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Come see the fairway views in person.

🏊 Full Silver Lakes HOA Access

Clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis courts, fitness center, lake access, and the golf course itself.

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

1984

Built

1,594

Sq Ft • Single-Story • Approx. 0.19 Acres

✨ Tour It Online

📍 14779 Greenbriar, Helendale, CA 92342

⛳ Wake Up to Fairway Views, Every Morning

This single-story Silver Lakes home sits directly on the golf course, with an open floor plan, a classic red brick fireplace, and vaulted beamed ceilings that give the living room real character.

Top Highlights

Positioned directly on the golf course — unobstructed fairway views from the back of the home
Open floor plan anchored by a classic red brick fireplace and vaulted, beamed ceilings
Kitchen with white cabinetry, Corian countertops, and stone tile backsplash, open to a light-filled dining area with golf course views
Primary suite with dual closets and private access to a secluded patio
Covered rear patio framed by mature landscaping — ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxing overlooking the fairway
Attached two-car garage, forced-air heating, and central air conditioning
Full Silver Lakes HOA amenities — clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis courts, fitness center, and lake access
Convenient location near Highway 18 with easy access to Victorville and Apple Valley

Golf course homes in Silver Lakes don't come up often, and this one puts you right on the fairway with a layout that makes the most of it — walls of windows in the dining area, a covered patio out back, and a primary suite with its own private patio access.

Inside, the vaulted beamed ceilings and brick fireplace give the living room warmth and character, while the kitchen's white cabinetry and Corian counters keep things light and updated.

Beyond the home itself, the Silver Lakes HOA brings a full amenity package — clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis, fitness center, and lake access — all part of the package here.

If a single-story home on the golf course with room to relax indoors and out sounds like what you've been looking for, this one is worth a look before Sunday's open house.

Property Note: Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, condition, HOA fees and amenities, golf course access rights, zoning/uses if applicable, parking, and all property features.

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

Local Business Spotlight

Mollie's Kountry Kitchen 🥞

Apple Valley, CA • Home-Style Breakfast & Comfort Food • Serving the High Desert Since 1990

🥞 A High Desert Breakfast Institution

Serving Apple Valley since 1990 — famous for their cinnamon rolls.

Quick Info

📍 Address:
21851 US Hwy 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307

☎️ Phone:
(760) 240-6130

🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri, 7AM–2:30PM
[[CONFIRM WEEKEND HOURS]]

🌐 Online:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

A High Desert Breakfast Tradition

This week's local business spotlight goes to Mollie's Kountry Kitchen in Apple Valley — a home-style breakfast spot that's been feeding the High Desert since 1990.

Mollie's has been a fixture in Apple Valley since 1990, and their cinnamon rolls have built a reputation of their own around town — the kind of local favorite that keeps regulars coming back for over three decades.

Why We're Spotlighting Them

Apple Valley institution since 1990 — over three decades of home-style cooking
Famous for their cinnamon rolls — a local favorite worth the trip alone
Portions as big as your appetite, with the kind of familiar-faces feel that keeps regulars coming back
Classic High Desert breakfast spot right on Hwy 18

Thirty-plus years in the same community says something — Mollie's has become the kind of place where regulars are treated like family and the cinnamon rolls have their own reputation around town.

If you're craving a hearty home-style breakfast or just want to see what the fuss over those cinnamon rolls is about, this is a High Desert classic worth putting on your list.

Support Local

Next time you're in Apple Valley, stop by Mollie's Kountry Kitchen and support a High Desert breakfast tradition — and grab a cinnamon roll while you're at it.

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Business information is provided for community awareness and may change without notice. Please check with the business directly for current hours, menu, pricing, and availability.

🏗️ Commercial Property of the Week

Bear Valley Road Commercial Infill Lot — C-2 Zoning in Hesperia

✅ C-2 General Commercial 📍 Bear Valley Road Frontage 🚗 Approx. 55,000 ADT 🏢 Retail / Restaurant / Auto / Services

0 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia CA 92345 — C-2 commercial infill land parcel on Bear Valley Road

Offered At

$350,000

Lot Size

Approx. 0.699 Acres

Property Profile

C-2 Commercial • Infill Lot • MLS #CV26124179

🎯 THIS WEEK'S OPERATOR PLAY

Bear Valley Road keeps proving itself as one of the busiest commercial corridors in the Victor Valley — this is a rare shot at a level, ready-to-build C-2 lot on that same stretch, surrounded by retailers that already pull daily traffic.

📍 0 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia, CA 92345

Still available and still turning heads: this C-2 General Commercial infill parcel on Bear Valley Road sits on one of the High Desert's busiest retail and service corridors. The lot runs approximately 0.699 acres inside the City of Hesperia, fronting a stretch that sees roughly 55,000 vehicles a day.

💡 Best Fit: Retail / Restaurant / Auto-Related / Service Use

C-2 zoning keeps the door open for a wide range of concepts — retail, restaurant, auto-related uses, personal services, and other neighborhood-serving commercial operators, subject to city approval and buyer verification.

One of the last Bear Valley Road infill opportunities still on the market in Hesperia.
Approx. 0.699-acre level rectangular lot, ready for site planning and development.
C-2 General Commercial zoning with possible retail, restaurant, auto-related, and personal service uses.
High-traffic corridor exposure with approximately 55,000 average daily vehicles passing the site.
Surrounded by proven commercial activity, including Arco, Little Caesars, Food for Less, Metro PCS, and other nearby retailers and services.
Less than 2 miles from I-15 and the Mall of Victor Valley, adding regional access and consumer traffic potential.
Utilities available in the area. APN: 0414-031-09.

📊 Corridor Note

Bear Valley Road remains one of the most recognizable commercial corridors in the Victor Valley, and level, C-2-zoned infill parcels like this one do not sit on the market long. For operators who need visibility, traffic counts, and nearby daily-needs retail activity, this is worth a serious look now.

Commercial land in established corridors is hard to replace once it is gone. This parcel offers the kind of practical frontage and surrounding business activity that continues to appeal to owner-users, developers, and investors looking for a Hesperia commercial site with strong local exposure.

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Buyer to verify all information including lot size, zoning, permitted uses, traffic counts, utilities, access, development requirements, availability of services, property boundaries, environmental conditions, and all property features. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Listing courtesy of Robert St. Onge, First Team Real Estate.

🐾 Adoptable Pets of the Week

💕 Meet Gracie Gray & Daisy May — Two Sweet Girls Who Need a Loving Home 💕

Two devoted service dogs looking for a safe, loving home after their owner became extremely ill and can no longer care for them.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Gracie Gray — senior service dog looking for her forever home

Gracie Gray • Born March 17, 2016 (10 years old) 🐾

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Daisy May — senior service dog looking for her forever home

Daisy May • Born March 22, 2013 (13 years old) 🐾

✨ Gracie Gray & Daisy May's Highlights

Both trained service animals — gentle, devoted, and deeply bonded to their person
Spayed and up to date on all vaccinations
Very well behaved — sweet, loving companions who have never bitten anyone
Gentle by nature, but will protect their person if truly needed
Looking for their senior years to be spent somewhere safe and loving

Meet Gracie Gray and Daisy May, two wonderful service dogs who need a new family after their owner became extremely ill and can no longer care for them.

Both girls are spayed, up to date on their vaccinations, and very well behaved — sweet, loving companions who have never bitten anyone. They're gentle dogs, but as trained service animals, they will protect their person if truly needed.

We're hoping to find them a safe, loving home where they can enjoy their senior years together. If you're interested in giving one — or ideally both — a wonderful home, please reach out. And even if you can't adopt right now, please share their story to help Gracie Gray and Daisy May find the loving families they deserve. 🐾❤️

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❤️ Help Gracie Gray & Daisy May Find the Loving Home They Deserve

Rescue and rehoming efforts only happen because compassionate people step up. If Gracie Gray and Daisy May's story moved you, please consider sharing, adopting, or donating to help We Rescue 4 Pawz continue helping dogs like them 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 Gracie Gray and Daisy May.

⏰ FREE HOME BUYER CLASS • High Desert & Inland Empire • SPOTS ARE LIMITED

🏡 Thinking About Buying?

Your Next Chance to Get Clear Before You Buy

Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM — straight answers on affordability, credit, down payment help, and what to do first. Free, no pressure, local.

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

What you'll walk away with

• A clearer picture of your buying power
• What lenders actually look for
• A simple next-step plan for today's market

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💡 Did You Know?

Your Credit Score Plays a Big Role in Your Homebuying Journey

A little preparation now can make the mortgage process a lot smoother later. 📝

Your credit score and homebuying preparation

Getting your credit and paperwork in order early sets you up for a smoother homebuying journey.

Your credit score is one of the first things a lender looks at, and it plays a big role in shaping your homebuying journey — from what loan programs you qualify for to the rate you're offered. Being prepared ahead of time can make the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.

Having a few key documents ready — things like recent pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements — can make the mortgage process smoother and faster once you're ready to move forward. I'm here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

💬 Let's Chat & Make a Plan

Thinking about buying soon? Let's chat and make a plan!

Every situation is different. Speak with a trusted lender about your specific credit and financing options before making buying decisions.

🏛️ Hometown History

Upland Edition

Madonna of the Trail pioneer woman statue in Upland, California

The Madonna of the Trail statue on Euclid Avenue in Upland, dedicated in 1929.

The Pioneer Mom Who's Been Watching Over Euclid Avenue Since 1929

Right in the median of Euclid Avenue, at the corner with old Route 66, stands a 10-foot, 5-ton granite statue of a pioneer mother — rifle in one arm, baby in the other. She's one of twelve identical "Madonna of the Trail" monuments the Daughters of the American Revolution placed across the country in the late 1920s to honor the women who crossed the country by wagon in the 1800s. Upland's statue was unveiled on February 1, 1929, with a parade, a pageant, and a plane flying over to drop flowers on the crowd — despite pouring rain, about 6,000 people showed up. She's survived a falling tree in 1957 and a 1991 earthquake, and after each one, the town brought her back.

Quick takeaway: Upland's Route 66 median has been guarded by a 5-ton granite pioneer mom since 1929 — rain, falling trees, and earthquakes included.

Question: Ever driven past her on Euclid Avenue without realizing she's been standing watch for almost a century?

Sources: Wikipedia — Madonna of the Trail and HMDB.org — Madonna of the Trail Historical Marker. Image: Photo by Laurie Losh Babcock, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 287 Contingent: 24 Pending: 113 Sold (7 days):25	Median Active Price: $499,000 Median Sold Price: $415,000 Avg DOM: 68
Hesperia
Active: 228 Contingent: 26 Pending: 94 Sold (7 days): 17	Median Active Price: $499,995 Median Sold Price: $505,000 Avg DOM: 64
Victorville
Active: 432 Contingent: 39 Pending: 129 Sold (7 days): 23	Median Active Price: $465,000 Median Sold Price: $440,000 Avg DOM: 64
Helendale
Active: 56 Contingent: 5 Pending: 8 Sold (7 days): 2	Median Active Price: $402,495 Median Sold Price: $377,500 Avg DOM: 94

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 177 Contingent: 49 Pending: 67 Sold (7 days): 20	Median Active Price: $719,888 Median Sold Price: $657,500 Avg DOM: 68
Rialto
Active: 84 Contingent: 20 Pending: 26 Sold (7 days): 7	Median Active Price: $620,000 Median Sold Price: $605,000 Avg DOM: 47
Ontario
Active: 188 Contingent: 28 Pending: 42 Sold (7 days): 9	Median Active Price: $795,000 Median Sold Price: $690,000 Avg DOM: 48
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 171 Contingent: 46 Pending: 52 Sold (7 days): 19	Median Active Price: $999,000 Median Sold Price: $848,000 Avg DOM: 55
Redlands
Active: 122 Contingent: 22 Pending: 31 Sold (7 days): 13	Median Active Price: $769,450 Median Sold Price: $605,000 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
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