In this episode of The Relentless Growth Podcast, co-hosts Chase Calhoun (Little Rock, AR) and Jack Maher (Spring Hill, TN) dive into one of the most powerful trends shaping the U.S. today: migration out of high-cost states like California into opportunity-rich places like Arkansas and Tennessee.
Chase shares the real story behind a new Arkansas law that allows single-family homes with ADUs by right—and how his 43-lot development is pushing through city red tape to bring more affordable housing to market. He also breaks down what he’s seeing firsthand in migration patterns: families leaving California for Arkansas in record numbers, driven by cost-of-living advantages and a better quality of life.
Jack adds perspective from Tennessee, where corporate relocations like Nissan and In-N-Out have accelerated population growth, bringing not just wealthier homeowners but also skilled workers and middle-class families seeking stability and opportunity. Together, they unpack how COVID accelerated these shifts, why cost-of-living parity across states is shocking to many, and how moving can dramatically change financial futures.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The impact of Arkansas’s new ADU law on real estate development
Why Californians are moving to Arkansas and Tennessee in large numbers
How cost-of-living and wage comparisons change the migration equation
Real stories of families who took pay cuts but gained quality of life
Why now may be the best time to invest in Arkansas and Tennessee real estate
If you’re curious about real estate, migration trends, or building a better life through bold decisions, this episode will give you valuable insights into what’s really happening across America.
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