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In this video, I sit down with Erin and Matt, a couple who made the big move from California to Minnesota. After a lifetime in the Golden State, they took the leap, seeking a more affordable lifestyle and a change in scenery. We cover why they decided to leave California, including their thoughts on affordability, the climate shift, and new job opportunities. They also share the concerns they had before the move and how they navigated the transition.

Erin, a lifelong artist, was particularly worried about finding her place in Minnesota’s art scene, but she was pleasantly surprised by how vibrant and welcoming it is for all kinds of creatives. In this candid interview, they discuss whether the move lived up to their expectations, how they've adapted after a year, and whether Minnesotans really live up to the stereotype of being standoffish. Plus, find out if they have any regrets or if Minnesota is truly their new home.

If you're considering a move to the Midwest, or just curious about what it's like to trade California sunshine for Minnesota winters, this interview is packed with insight and advice from someone who's been there.

This is a long one! Please refer to the chapters to hit the points that you're most curious about.

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00:00 Introduction
02:08 Meet the Proctors!
02:37 Why Minnesota?
03:26 What did they know about MN before moving here?
03:46 Affordability & availability of homes in CA
04:26 Work / jobs
05:10 Weather
05:55 Remote work meant they could go ANYWHERE
07:13 Main concerns about making the move
07:45 How did you pick the area that you bought in?
08:20 Types of housing - what they wanted and what they bought
10:18 They THOUGHT they knew WHERE they wanted to live but ended up somewhere else - why?
11:08 After LA traffic, how do they feel about getting around in Minneapolis?
12:06 What were their worries about the logistics? How did they tackle them?
13:25 How did they look? In person? Remote?
14:46 Back-up plans!
15:05 Inspections - why they wanted to make SURE they got one
16:03 Basements!
16:45 Laundry! different from CA
17:03 Did your friends and family think you were crazy?
18:44 Were you pushed to leave or pulled into a new life?
24:10 How much does it cost for an 888 sf house in LA?
24:50 Looking for a different lifestyle
27:23 Buyer's remorse
28:25 The arts. Is there enough to support an artist here? Running an arts based business in Minneapolis
33:27 Is your life here, and MN, what you expected?
33:50 Are the stereotypes of Midwesterners / Minnesotans true?
34:10 The culture of Minnesota
36:00 Minnesota pride of place
38:30 Seasons
43:13 Advice for making friends in Minnesota
46:21 If you have beef with someone you may NOT want to say it - here's why.
47:16 Matt & Erin's advice for others making the same jump
54:45 Keep an open mind
55:40 One last thought about winter