What can smart home automation do to make everyday life easier? Compatible lights, locks, thermostats, and shades can follow programmed routines, helping you manage comfort and daily tasks around the house.

In this episode of The Jones Zone, Darryl talks with home technology guest Wil Vitela about practical automation, AI, and the possibilities he sees ahead.

Wil shares an example from a Newport home where he programmed window shades to lower during periods of strong sunlight and rise again later. Darryl and Wil also talk about nighttime door-lock routines, changing temperature settings when you’re away, and the growing role of smartphones in controlling home technology.

You’ll hear:
• Everyday uses for automated lighting, locks, and temperature settings
• Why scheduled shades can be useful beyond convenience
• Will’s experience with Starlink installations and his outlook on connectivity
• His predictions about robotics and the future of AI

This is a homeowner-friendly conversation about current uses and future possibilities. Predictions reflect Wil’s outlook; they aren’t confirmed product launches or guaranteed outcomes. Equipment requirements, pricing, and availability vary.

Wil Vitela, Home Tech Experthttps://hometechexpert.com/(949) 396-2810(714) 706-3239info@hometechexpert.com

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What’s being built across from Brea’s Best Hamburgers? Andaluz is a new community of 32 three-story townhomes in Brea by Van Daele Homes, with six floor plans ranging from approximately 1,300 to just under 2,000 square feet.

Darryl Jones sits down with on-site sales counselor Susie Zuber to talk through what buyers can expect: two- and three-bedroom homes, two-car garages, and base prices quoted at recording from the mid-$800,000s to the low $1 millions, before options and upgrades.

Need a downstairs bedroom? Two Andaluz floor plans include a ground-level bedroom and full bathroom. Curious about the location? Susie explains why proximity to downtown Brea, restaurants and shopping stands out to her.

The conversation also covers all-electric living, individual solar purchase and lease options, HOA responsibilities, and a $45,000 buyer incentive described at recording. For buyers who need to sell first, Susie explains how Van Daele Homes considers home-sale contingencies.

Listen for a practical introduction to Andaluz, whether you’re shopping for a new home or following the changes in your Brea neighborhood. Follow The Jones Zone for more conversations with Darryl about homes and community life in North Orange County.

Pricing, incentives, availability and construction timelines reflect the conversation at recording. Confirm current details and offer terms with Van Daele Homes.

https://www.vandaele.com/southern_california/community/andaluz/

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate

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/

Buying or Selling a Home in OrangeCounty?

Call/text: (714) 713-4663

Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com

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Darryl Jones

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate

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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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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Darryl Jones

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate

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

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Darryl Jones

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate

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

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Darryl Jones

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ERA North Orange County Real Estate

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/

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

DRE #01076312

ERA North Orange County Real Estate