Hollywood Is Leaving the Building… and Arizona Might Just Be the Next Star of the Show
It’s no secret—California has been losing residents at a record pace over the past two years. High taxes, suffocating regulations, and, let’s be honest, a leadership style that’s better suited for a reality show than real life have been pushing everyday people out of the Golden State. But now, something bigger is happening.
The entertainment industry—the lifeblood of Los Angeles—is starting to pack its bags, and some are warning that Los Angeles could become the next Detroit.
Remember what happened when the auto industry left Detroit? A once-booming city became a shadow of its former self, practically overnight. And now, with film and TV productions declining in California and celebrities moving to places like Texas, Florida, and our own beautiful state of Arizona, the alarm bells are ringing.
A recent town hall in California had lawmakers and movie producers scrambling to offer new production tax credits—up to 35% of qualified expenditures—in a desperate attempt to keep Hollywood from becoming a ghost town. They even admitted, and we quote: “If we don’t act, the California film and TV industry will become the next Detroit auto.”
But let’s be honest—when the government starts handing out subsidies, the money rarely ends up where it’s supposed to. And Hollywood knows that.
So how does this affect Arizona?
Well, lights… camera… ACTION.
Arizona is already becoming a hotspot. Major movie studios are being built right here in the Grand Canyon State by high-profile producers. While Arizona may not yet have the most film-friendly tax laws, we are a right-to-work state with amazing weather, diverse filming locations, and—best of all—room to grow.
As California continues its self-inflicted exodus, Arizona isn’t just catching the overflow. We’re stepping into the spotlight.
That means more jobs. More business. More growth. And yes—another real estate boom.
So, we’d like to send a sincere thank you to Governor Gavin Newsom—Arizona’s #1 real estate sales rep—because once again, you’ve driven even more people our way.
If you’re looking to buy a home, invest in property, or just want to be in the middle of the next big thing, reach out to The Grandon Group—Arizona’s number one brother and sister real estate team.
Hollywood might be losing the script, but Arizona is ready for its close-up.
