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/

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

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/

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

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

Darryl & JJ Jones Team

Darryl Jones

DRE #01076312

ERA North Orange County Real Estate