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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and popular have an unlikely new go-to location.
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Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is attracting celebs in droves.

Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply some of the A-listers who have been drawn to the area's quaint towns and spectacular beaches.

The panhandle was even offered an unanticipated boost after the city of Destin was name-checked by Swift in her tune 'Florida!!!'

The Sunshine State has long appealed to wealthy elites aiming to get away high income tax in the similarity New York and California.

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring house prices and a lack of personal privacy are pressing A-listers to check out other parts of the state.

Celebrities are shunning the Hamptons and Malibu in favor of Florida. Travis Kelce has actually been hunkering down at this $20million Boca Raton mega estate as he bulks up for his final NFL season

Kelce is living at the ultra exclusive Royal Palm. Royal Palm membership is invitation just and clients pay yearly fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to access 'world class amenities'

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently identified on a date night in West Palm Beach (Pictured in New York City City), which is also showing popular with A-listers

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder informed the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has actually become a celeb preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is in a $20 million estate.

Whether they are getting away high earnings taxes or the prying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are progressively leaving New york city and Los Angeles for more confidential Florida towns.

The choice to relocate to Florida, or at least spend 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary benefits as residents do not pay earnings tax.

According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Florida, 'stays the undeniable winner from movement of taxpayers and their dollars from one state to another'.

But for lots of celebrities personal privacy is simply as essential, which remains in part resulting in an exodus from the similarity New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, lots of are selecting the 'Hamptons of the South', a stretch of highway on the panhandle which boasts Rosemary Beach, Seaside - the brand-new urbanist town where The Truman Show was shot - and the quirky Alys beach.

The choice to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of spend 183 days of a year there, brings substantial monetary advantages as citizens do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is significantly drawing in A-listers thanks to its stunning scenery and secluded communities. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle uses an alternative to Miami, where the abundant and famous have actually traditionally flocked, thanks to its laidback rate of life and adequate space. Pictured: Alys Beach

Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Jerry Jones, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Vince Vaughn all own homes in the area. Most recently, Russell Brand, Megan Moroney, and Riley Green have been spotted vacationing close by.

It is also a struck with reality stars and influencers like Brielle Biermann, Hannah Brown, and Addison Rae.
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With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, numerous locations have waitlists to purchase up property on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the location to be during the pandemic, the busy city rapidly ended up being overrun with traffic and fewer chances to develop brand-new homes, driving up rates and leaving purchasers trying to find calmer areas and more privacy and area.

In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle neighborhood of Alys Beach, a just recently constructed oceanfront residential or commercial property cost $24 million, the highest figure on record for the area.

By comparison, the most expensive waterside home ever sold in Miami opted for a whopping $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired community, is one of the state's most searched for locations to live and is located on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has become a haven for financing brothers, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they discovered it as a method of escaping the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise recently spotted in the location, enjoying a romantic $400 date night at Harry's dining establishment.

The town is close to another play area for the ultra rich, Palm Beach, where President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is based.

Smug factor billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they flee to new summer season sanctuary

Luxury realty representative Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has actually seen a certain, 'shift in the star migration pattern.'

The Compass representative informed the Daily Mail that stars are brought in to the 'more subtle way of life' that these cities use.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons became incredibly saturated throughout and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and constant attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder said.

'That's where locations like Boca Raton be available in. These areas offer the best of both worlds: big estates with plenty of land and personal privacy, gated neighborhoods for safety, and a real sense of seclusion, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

Boca has a long history of star residents, consisting of Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rapper Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros consisting of Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

A recently developed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach neighborhood sold for $24 million, a record in the area but still well except the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami estate

Buchbinder said the hottest neighborhood in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is encamping in his $20 million mansion.

Royal Palm subscription is invite only and customers pay annual fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off fee of $210,000, to access 'world class amenities' in the preppy private neighborhood.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida property, told the Daily Mail that celebs are trying to find 'luxury, security, and discretion.'

'These locations are low-key yet ultra-upscale, with world-class golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated communities. They are perfect for celebrities who want convenience and gain access to without the flash,' Wands stated.

Gated neighborhoods offer an increased level of privacy from snap-happy fans and paparazzi alike.

Chris Wands, who specializes in South Florida realty, informed Daily Mail celebrities are trying to find 'luxury, security, and discretion'

Wands thinks that Kelce chose Boca since he wanted to avoid the 'turmoil of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to fitness instructor likewise lives nearby, who has actually been prepping him for what might be his final NFL season.

It is likewise a little less pricey to buy in Boca or West Palm Beach, as opposed to the glamorous Palm Beach, understood for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump reside.

He has actually also noted an uptick in celebs vacationing on 30A, which refers to the 24-mile stretch of road in South Walton County.

Wands thinks the southern area, 'provides a level of privacy that's tough to find in high-profile destinations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated communities, personal beaches, and a slower rate make it perfect for high-net-worth people wanting to relax without consistent limelights,' Wands said.

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