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.

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RealtyDude Featured Home

Apple Valley Opportunity • Corner Lot • Flexible Space

3 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,425 Sq Ft • Approx. 0.61 Acres • Permitted Flex Room • 2-Car Garage

16485 Dale Evans, Apple Valley CA 92307 — 3 bedroom home on a large corner lot

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🏡 Over Half an Acre

Spacious corner lot with room to create, improve, park, store, garden, or simply spread out.

🧩 Bonus Flex Room

Permitted room with closet could work as a 4th bedroom, office, hobby room, or extra living space.

🔨 Bring Your Vision

A great fit for buyers looking for potential, flexibility, and a chance to build equity over time.

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

1985

Built

1,425 Sq Ft

Approx. 0.6051 Acres • Corner Lot • Apple Valley

✨ Tour It Online

📍 16485 Dale Evans, Apple Valley, CA 92307

💲 List Price: $359,999

🏡 A Practical Apple Valley Home with Room to Grow

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Apple Valley home sits on a spacious corner lot just over half an acre, giving buyers extra room and flexibility that can be hard to find at this price point.

With a permitted flex room with closet, indoor laundry, fireplace, fenced lot, and garage space, this one offers a strong foundation for someone ready to make it their own.

Top Highlights

3-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home with approximately 1,425 sq ft
Spacious corner lot of approximately 0.6051 acres
Fully chain-link fenced lot with usable outdoor space
Permitted room with closet that could work as a 4th bedroom, office, hobby room, or flex space
Comfortable living room with fireplace for a cozy central gathering area
Dining area and indoor laundry room for everyday convenience
2-car garage space offering parking, storage, or project potential
Central air and central heat
Public water and public sewer
Great opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor looking for potential and room to build equity

This week’s featured home is all about opportunity. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for something you can improve over time, or an investor searching for a property with usable space and upside potential, 16485 Dale Evans is worth a closer look.

The layout includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room with fireplace, dining area, and indoor laundry. The permitted flex room with closet adds extra versatility, whether you need a home office, guest room, creative space, or possible 4th-bedroom setup.

Outside, the corner lot gives you room to work with. The property is fully chain-link fenced and offers space for parking, storage, outdoor projects, pets, gardening, or future improvements, subject to buyer verification and local requirements.

At this price point, homes with this much lot size, flexibility, and add-equity potential can be especially appealing for buyers who are willing to bring a little vision.

Property Note: Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, bedroom count, permit status, garage configuration, condition, zoning/uses if applicable, fencing, utilities, schools, and all property features.

🔗 See Photos & Details 💬 Ask About This Home

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, bedroom count, permit status, property condition, garage configuration, utilities, zoning/uses if applicable, and all property features.

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Local Business Spotlight

Olive Avenue Market 🥪☕

Redlands, CA • 100-Year Neighborhood Market • Sandwiches • Coffee • Local Vendors • Family-Owned

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Olive Avenue Market • A beloved Redlands neighborhood market with sandwiches, coffee, baked goods, local vendors, and more than 100 years of history

A Redlands Neighborhood Classic with 100 Years of Charm

This week’s local business spotlight goes to Olive Avenue Market, one of those special Redlands places that feels like it belongs to the whole neighborhood. Built in 1924, this charming market has been part of the community for generations, evolving from an old neighborhood grocery store into a warm local gathering spot for coffee, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, local products, and weekend community events.

Today, Olive Avenue Market still has that friendly, tucked-away Redlands feel — the kind of place where you can grab a fresh-made sandwich, sip coffee on the patio, pick up something from a local maker, or stop by during one of their weekend vendor markets.

What makes it stand out is the mix of history, personality, and community. It is not just a quick lunch stop; it is a piece of Redlands history that continues to bring people together in a very real, local way.

📍 Visit Olive Avenue Market

Address: 530 W Olive Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

Phone: (909) 792-8823

Hours: Daily • 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday–Saturday Evening Hours • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hours may vary for pop-ups, vendor markets, and special events.

Website: oliveavemarket.com

Menu: View the Olive Avenue Market Menu

History: 100 Year OAM History

Facebook: Olive Avenue Market

Instagram: @oliveavemarket

Why We’re Spotlighting Them

True Redlands history — the market dates back to 1924 and recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary
Family-owned neighborhood feel with deep roots in the local community
Known for daily-made sandwiches, salads, sides, baked goods, coffee, and tea
Features local products and small businesses, giving visitors a taste of the Redlands community
Indoor and outdoor seating that makes it easy to sit, relax, and enjoy the neighborhood vibe
Weekend community events, including vendor markets and pop-up collaborations
A great reminder that some of the best local gems are the ones with history, heart, and staying power

Call Olive Avenue Market Visit Website View Menu

Business details, hours, menu items, vendor events, pricing, and contact information may change. Please check directly with Olive Avenue Market for the most current information before visiting.

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🏗️ Commercial Property of the Week

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

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

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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

Looking for visibility? This is a Bear Valley Road commercial infill parcel with C-2 zoning, strong traffic exposure, and nearby national retailers already drawing daily activity to the corridor.

📍 0 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia, CA 92345

This week’s commercial spotlight is a rare C-2 General Commercial infill parcel on Bear Valley Road — one of the High Desert’s most active retail and service corridors. The property is approximately 0.699 acres inside the City of Hesperia and sits along a high-visibility stretch with approximately 55,000 average daily vehicles passing the site.

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

With C-2 zoning, this parcel may fit a wide range of commercial concepts, including retail, restaurant, auto-related uses, personal services, and other neighborhood-serving commercial operators, subject to city approval and buyer verification.

Rare Bear Valley Road infill opportunity in the City of Hesperia.
Approx. 0.699-acre level rectangular lot with commercial development potential.
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 continues to be one of the most recognizable commercial corridors in the Victor Valley. For operators who need visibility, traffic counts, and nearby daily-needs retail activity, this location deserves a closer look.

Commercial land in established corridors can be hard to replace. This parcel offers the kind of practical frontage and surrounding business activity that may appeal to an owner-user, developer, or investor looking for a Hesperia commercial site with strong local exposure.

🔗 See Listing Details ``` 📩 Ask About This Property

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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.

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🐾 Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Roxy ❤️ A Beautiful 1-Year-Old Girl Looking for Her Forever Home

Roxy is crate trained, potty trained, good with other dogs, and ready for her next adventure.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Roxy — 1-year-old female dog looking for her forever home

Roxy • 1-year-old girl • crate trained, potty trained, dog-friendly, and ready for her forever family 🐶

✨ Roxy’s Highlights

Beautiful 1-year-old girl looking for a loving forever home
Crate trained, which can help make the transition easier
Potty trained and already has great manners
Good with other dogs
Young, loving, and ready for her next adventure
Ready to become someone’s sweet companion

Say hello to Roxy, a beautiful 1-year-old girl who is searching for her forever home. She is young, loving, and already has a wonderful start with crate training, potty training, and good manners around other dogs.

Roxy has so much love to give and would make a wonderful addition to the right family. If you are looking for a sweet companion who is ready for her next chapter, Roxy could be the perfect match.

If you are interested in meeting Roxy or learning more, please reach out to We Rescue 4 Pawz. And even if you are not able to adopt right now, sharing Roxy’s story can help her find the loving home she deserves. ❤️

Ask About Adopting Roxy 📣 Share Her Story

❤️ Help Save More Sweet Souls Like Roxy

Rescue and rehoming efforts only happen because compassionate people step up. If Roxy’s story made you smile, 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 Roxy.

FREE LOCAL HOME BUYER CLASS • High Desert & Inland Empire

🏡 Thinking About Buying?

Get Clear on the Process Before You Start.

This free local class is for people who want to buy in the next 6 to 18 months and want straight answers about affordability, credit, down payment help, and what to do first.

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Free local home buyer class for High Desert and Inland Empire buyers

A Better First Step Than Random Googling

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
• Better understanding of what lenders look for
• Insight into possible down payment assistance options
• A simple next-step plan tailored to today’s market

No pressure. No confusing jargon. No obligation.
Just helpful local guidance from people who work with buyers in this market every day.

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Not ready to register yet? Hit reply and say “BUYER CLASS” and we’ll send the details personally.

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💡 Did You Know?

Wondering How Much House You Can Afford?

Before you start touring homes, it helps to know the price range that truly fits your budget. 🏡

Your budget, monthly debts, savings, and comfort level all matter when deciding how much home makes sense.

Before you start touring homes, it is important to know what price range is actually right for you. Your income, monthly debts, savings, down payment, loan options, and overall comfort level all play a role in determining how much house you can comfortably afford.

Getting clear on that number early can save time, reduce stress, and help you avoid falling in love with homes that do not truly fit your financial picture. It also helps narrow the search to homes that match both your budget and your wish list.

Once you know your buying power, we can focus on the homes that make the most sense for your goals, your lifestyle, and your next chapter.

📅 Start With Your Budget

Thinking about buying? Let’s team up and figure out what price range makes sense before you start the home search.

Every buyer situation is different. Affordability depends on your income, debts, savings, credit profile, loan program, interest rate, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, market conditions, and long-term financial goals. Always speak with a qualified lender before making a purchase decision.

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🏛️ Hometown History

San Bernardino Edition

Orange grove representing San Bernardino and Inland Empire citrus history

San Bernardino helped put Southern California citrus on the national stage through the famous National Orange Show.

When Oranges Made San Bernardino Famous

Before the National Orange Show became a familiar event name, it started as a bold way to show off the region’s citrus boom. In 1911, the first “National” Orange Show opened in San Bernardino in tents near Fourth and D Streets. At the time, oranges were not just fruit — they were a symbol of Southern California promise, prosperity, and sunshine. The show helped promote citrus from the Inland Empire to the rest of the country, and in its heyday, it drew more than 300,000 visitors a year. That means San Bernardino was not just growing oranges — it was helping sell the dream of California itself.

Quick takeaway: San Bernardino once helped turn citrus into a national symbol of Southern California.

Question: Do you remember going to the National Orange Show?

Sources: National Orange Show History and San Bernardino Public Library. Image: RealtyDude media library.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 277 Contingent: 30 Pending: 111 Sold (7 days): 19	Median Active Price: $485,000 Median Sold Price: $453,000 Avg DOM: 61
Hesperia
Active: 214 Contingent: 32 Pending: 100 Sold (7 days): 16	Median Active Price: $508,500 Median Sold Price: $437,500 Avg DOM: 64
Victorville
Active: 391 Contingent: 47 Pending: 131 Sold (7 days): 25	Median Active Price: $469,900 Median Sold Price: $445,000 Avg DOM: 68
Helendale
Active: 53 Contingent: 3 Pending: 7 Sold (7 days): 3	Median Active Price: $415,000 Median Sold Price: $355,000 Avg DOM: 109

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 186 Contingent: 45 Pending: 72 Sold (7 days): 17	Median Active Price: $700,000 Median Sold Price: $663,400 Avg DOM: 65
Rialto
Active: 77 Contingent: 15 Pending: 26 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $599,999 Median Sold Price: $595,000 Avg DOM: 42
Ontario
Active: 167 Contingent: 24 Pending: 40 Sold (7 days): 16	Median Active Price: $798,000 Median Sold Price: $795,000 Avg DOM: 50
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 157 Contingent: 58 Pending: 55 Sold (7 days): 18	Median Active Price: $999,890 Median Sold Price: $1,007,500 Avg DOM: 51
Redlands
Active: 101 Contingent: 27 Pending: 53 Sold (7 days): 8	Median Active Price: $779,900 Median Sold Price: $720,850 Avg DOM: 53

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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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