What if saying “good night” could lock your front door, adjust the temperature, and turn off the downstairs lights?

On The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones talks with home technology expert Wil Vitela about making everyday life at home simpler. Working in the field since 1992, Wil explains where he recommends starting: reliable internet, home security, and entertainment you enjoy using.

Hear how he describes searching camera footage for coyotes at a Yorba Linda property, addressing Wi-Fi dead spots, and choosing devices that work with Siri or Alexa. He also shares how cameras and two-way communication help a family check on an aging parent—and how automated lights and a ceiling fan helped a homeowner recovering from surgery.

For North Orange County homeowners, this is a practical introduction to what smart technology can do, how older homes can be upgraded, and why you can build your system in stages.

Guest Information:

Wil Vitela, Home Tech Expert

(949) 562-9899

info@hometechexpert.com

https://hometechexpert.com/

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Will AI replace real estate agents, compete with Zillow, or help consumers make better real estate decisions?

Darryl Jones sits down with Calgary real estate agent and AI power user Cody Tritter to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the experience of buying and selling a home. Cody explains how buyers can use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Codex to analyze properties, compare market data, refine a home search, and ask better questions before making an offer.

They also discuss how AI can help market a home, analyze complex luxury properties, identify neighborhood trends, and give consumers access to property information that was once difficult to find. Cody explains why the wrong prompt can produce misleading recommendations and why privacy, copyright, data security, and human oversight still matter.

Will buyers eventually receive personalized AI property alerts that remember every preference and flag potential problems? Could AI challenge Zillow? And where will experienced real estate agents remain essential? Darryl and Cody share a practical, consumer-focused look at what AI can—and cannot—do in real estate.

Guest: Cody Tritter, Calgary real estate agent, REPYCTo connect with Cody, find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/calgaryrealestateagent/

Buying or Selling a Home in Orange County?

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Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

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What is it really like to move from Southern California to Castle Rock, Colorado?

Castle Rock realtor Ashleigh Yates joins Darryl Jones to share her family’s move from Corona, California, to Colorado and explain what surprised her, what she misses about California and why she wishes she had relocated sooner.

Ashleigh covers Castle Rock home prices and property types, Douglas County schools, snow and winter temperatures, property taxes, utilities, insurance, traffic on I-25 and the area’s rapid growth. She also compares Castle Rock with communities such as Yorba Linda, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and Corona.

You’ll hear about downtown condos, suburban neighborhoods, luxury homes with acreage, nearby ski resorts and the practical reasons a south-facing home can make Colorado winters easier.

If you’re considering moving from Orange County or Southern California to Colorado, this episode offers an honest firsthand look at Castle Rock real estate and everyday life from a realtor who made the same move.

Ashleigh is the creator of Living in Castle Rock CO and can be found on Instagram at @castlerock.realtor.

Guest Information:

Ashleigh Yates, Castle Rock Realtor

(720) 495-4516

ashleigh4re@gmail.com

https://www.livingincastlerock.co/

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Call/text: (714) 713-4663

Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

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Thinking about moving from California to Atlanta or another part of Georgia? Atlanta luxury real estate broker Stacy Shailendra shares what Californians should know about Georgia’s cost of living, taxes, housing market, and everyday lifestyle before making the move.

Stacy joins Darryl Jones on The Jones Zone to talk about her own relocation from California to Georgia, the differences that Californians should know and the questions people should ask before choosing Atlanta. The conversation covers home prices, real estate practices, weather, traffic, lifestyle changes, and how the Atlanta area compares with California.

This episode is for California homeowners considering a move to Atlanta, families comparing Georgia communities and anyone asking whether Atlanta is a good place to live.

Guest Information:

Stacy Shailendra, Ansley Real Estate

(404) 861-6500

stacy@ansleyre.com

https://stacyshailendra.com/

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Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj

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Should you—or your parent—sell a longtime home and move into senior living?

In this episode of The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones speaks with Ray, a past client whose Placentia home Darryl helped sell before Ray moved into Emerald Isle, a luxury senior living apartment community in Placentia, California.

Now four years into the move, Ray offers a firsthand perspective on why he chose to downsize, how he adjusted to apartment-style senior living and whether he remains happy with his decision. His experience provides helpful insight for seniors weighing their next chapter and adult children researching senior living options for a parent.

The conversation also explores an important part of the transition that families sometimes overlook: deciding when and how to sell the family home. Downsizing can involve emotional memories, household belongings, home preparation and careful coordination with the new community.

Darryl Jones and the Darryl & JJ Jones Team have helped Placentia and North Orange County homeowners sell and transition for more than 36 years. The Darryl & JJ Jones Team provides complimentary professional staging and photography for listings and helps make the selling process as organized and manageable as possible.

If you or a family member is considering downsizing, call Darryl at (714) 713-4663 for a complimentary, no-pressure home evaluation.

This episode is especially helpful for anyone researching senior living in Placentia, Emerald Isle Placentia, downsizing to sell a home, senior apartments in Orange County or a trusted real estate agent in Placentia, CA.

Contact Darryl:

Call/text: (714) 713-4663

Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj

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Delaware may not be the first state Californians think about when moving out of California, but it has some unique advantages and real estate differences worth knowing.

In this episode of The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones talks with Christian Swalm, a broker and realtor from Delaware, about what Californians should understand before considering a move to Delaware. They discuss Delaware real estate, what it means that Delaware is an attorney state, how closings work, the appeal of no state or local sales tax, and how Delaware compares to more common relocation states.

This episode is part of Darryl’s California Exodus: The Great Escape series, where Darryl helps California homeowners better understand their options before selling their home and moving out of state.

Guest Information:

Christian Swalm, Swalm Realty

(302) 561-2288

christian@swalmrealty.com

https://swalmrealty.com/

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Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com

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DISCLAIMER: The data presented in the video was sourced from the MLS and TrendGraphix. MLS data on actives, pendings, and closings from June and July 2026 and for June and July 2025 was as of July 2, 2026. Closings for Yorba Linda in June 2025 should have been 73 in instead of 48, which 73 was in our July 2025 Yorba Linda Market Update from last year.

Is the North Orange County housing market shifting in summer 2026?

In this July 2026 North Orange County Housing Market Update, Darryl Jones breaks down the latest numbers for Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, La Habra, and Anaheim Hills. This update covers key June 2026 housing market stats and current July 2026 data, compares them to January 2026, and also looks back at July 2025 so local homeowners can better understand how the market has changed year over year.

Darryl covers what is happening with home prices, inventory, days on market, buyer demand, and whether it's a seller's market or buyer's market in today's North Orange County housing market. If you are thinking about selling your home in Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, La Habra, or Anaheim Hills, this episode gives you a clear look at what today’s market looks like.

Areas covered in this episode:

0:00 - Brea housing market update

2:28 - Fullerton housing market update

4:16 - Placentia housing market update

5:31 - Yorba Linda housing market update

7:01 - La Habra housing market update

8:13 - Anaheim Hills housing market update

Check out our website for North Orange County housing market data that UPDATES DAILY: https://darrylandjj.com/north-orange-county-market-update

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Call/text: (714) 713-4663

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Darryl Jones

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What should Californians know before moving to Chicago, Illinois?In this episode of The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones sits down with Julie Busby, founder, broker, and Realtor® with the Busby Group in Chicago, to talk about what it is really like moving from California to Chicago. Julie previously lived and worked in San Diego before relocating to Chicago, giving her a unique perspective on the differences between Southern California and Illinois real estate, lifestyle, weather, neighborhoods, housing, and the overall relocation process.If you are thinking about moving from California to Chicago, moving from San Diego to Chicago, or relocating anywhere in Illinois, this conversation will help you understand what to expect before making the move.In this episode, Darryl and Julie discuss:• What Californians should know before moving to Chicago• The biggest lifestyle differences between California and Illinois• How Chicago real estate compares to Southern California real estate• Chicago housing styles, schools, and local market expectations• Weather, seasons, transportation, and day-to-day life in Chicago• What buyers should know before relocating to IllinoisJulie brings the perspective of a top-producing Chicago real estate broker who understands both the California mindset and the Chicago market. Whether you are relocating for family, work, lifestyle, affordability, or a new chapter, this episode gives practical insight into what life in Chicago may really look like.Guest Information:

Julie Busby, Busby GroupEmail: julie@busbygroup.comPhone: (312) 275-5714Website: busbygroup.com

Contact Darryl:

Call/text: (714) 713-4663

Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj

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Darryl Jones

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate