The Jones Zone

Why So Many Californians Are Leaving for Minnesota - California's Great Escape [Show 131]

Thinking about moving from California to Minnesota? Darryl Jones sits down with Minnesota Realtor Joe Carmack, a Twin Cities expert serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities, to discuss what Californians should know before making the move. They cover the Twin Cities housing market, Minnesota lifestyle, winter weather, affordability, neighborhoods, cost of living differences, and how buying a home in Minnesota compares to Southern California. For California homeowners considering an out-of-state move, Darryl and Joe discuss what to think about before selling your home in Southern California and how the right preparation can help you make a stronger move. For a free home evaluation before moving out of California, call Darryl Jones at (714) 713-4663. Guest Information: Joe Carmack, Camrack Real Estate (763) 291-8083 jcarmack@kw.com https://www.carmackrealestate.com/ YouTube: @LivinginMinnesota   Contact Darryl:  Call/text: (714) 713-4663 Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com  Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj   Darryl & JJ Jones Team  Darryl Jones DRE #01076312 ERA North Orange County Real Estate

California's Great Escape: Moving from California to Indiana - The Real Cost Difference [Show 130]

Thinking about leaving California for a lower cost of living, more space, or a different pace of life? In this episode, Darryl talks with Indiana broker and realtor Colleen Hungerford about what Californians should know when considering a move out of California to Indiana. They cover some of the biggest lifestyle questions homeowners ask before making a move, including commute times, schools, affordability, taxes, weather, travel access, and what everyday life can really feel like in another state. If you are a homeowner in Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, or anywhere in North Orange County, this conversation can help you think through the bigger picture before you sell. A move like this is not just about real estate. It is about timing, family goals, and making sure your current home sale supports your next chapter. Colleen Hungerford (541) 231-1647 colleen.hungerford@theagencyre.com https://colleenhungerford.com/ Colleen's podcast: @theInspireHERCollective Contact Darryl: Call/text (714) 713-4663 darrylandjj@gmail.com Darryl & JJ Jones Team Darryl Jones DRE #01076312 ERA North Orange County Real Estate

Moving from California to Ohio: Is It Worth It? California's Great Escape [Show 129]

In this episode of The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones speaks with a former California resident, Sarah Walters, who moved to Ohio and shares what life is really like after leaving California. They discuss the biggest differences between California and Ohio, including cost of living, housing affordability, lifestyle, weather, community, and what surprised them most after relocating. For Orange County and North Orange County homeowners thinking about selling their home and moving out of state, this episode offers helpful insight before making the move. Guest Information: Sarah Walters   Contact Darryl:  Call/text: (714) 713-4663 Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com  Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj   Darryl & JJ Jones Team  Darryl Jones DRE #01076312 ERA North Orange County Real Estate

What Really Happens During a Home Inspection? Behind the Scenes of a Home Inspection in Yorba Linda [Show 128]

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/kUzg42Hq6CM Home inspection walkthrough in Yorba Linda, California. Darryl Jones shows the behind the scenes of a real condo home inspection with Joseph Tittelfitz of Gold Star Inspections to show buyers, sellers, and homeowners what inspectors actually look for during a home inspection.If you live in Yorba Linda, Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, or anywhere in North Orange County, this episode gives you a real-world look at the inspection process and why it matters before a home is bought or sold. In this episode, you’ll see: • What a home inspector looks for• how the home inspection process works • Common issues that can come up during a condo inspection • What buyers should pay attention to Joseph Tittelfitz from Gold Star Inspections shares practical insight from the field so you can better understand what happens during a home inspection and what inspectors pay attention to inside and outside the property. Guest Information: Joseph Tittelfitz, Certified Inspector and Operating Manager at Gold Star Inspections (562) 895-4098 goldstarinspectionsca@gmail.com www.goldstarca.com   Contact Darryl:  Call/text: (714) 713-4663 Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com  Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj Darryl & JJ Jones Team  Darryl Jones DRE #01076312 ERA Southern California Real Estate

These New Home Tracts Could Reshape North Orange County [Show 127]

In a new format for The Jones Zone, Darryl Jones goes over what’s happening in North Orange County, California, specifically with new home tracts in the area and what it means for homeowners and sellers in the area. Some of the cities where new home tracts are being built in 2026 are Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, and La Habra. This episode does not serve as an exhaustive list, but rather as a general overview about some of the more prominent home tracts making headlines in North Orange County. Brea especially is seeing new developments and home tracts pop up all over the city, while Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, La Habra are seeing few but prominent tracts popping up that are increasing the housing supply while also presenting more affordable homes for prospective buyers to consider buying in Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, and La Habra. *For the Birchwoods in La Habra, prices are now starting from $775,990 (Plan 4 - The Sage) and $799,990 (Plan 2 - The Poppy), not the $750,000 that was stated in the video.*DISCLAIMER: All information presented is accurate as of March 30, 2026. Please check these home tract sites below for the most updated information. This video is simply reporting some of the new home tracts being built in North Orange County and some brief commentary on what it means for local residents around Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, and Yorba Linda. Contact Darryl:  Call/text: (714) 713-4663 Email: darrylandjj@gmail.com  Website: https://www.darrylandjj.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrylandjj   Darryl & JJ Jones Team  Darryl Jones DRE #01076312 ERA Southern California Real Estate