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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the abundant and well-known have an unlikely new go-to location.

Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is attracting celebrities in droves.
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Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply a few of the A-listers who have actually been drawn to the area's charming towns and stunning beaches.

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

The Sunshine State has actually long attracted wealthy elites seeking to escape high income tax in the likes of New york city and California.

But while Miami used to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring home costs and an absence of privacy are pushing A-listers to check out other parts of the state.

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

Kelce is living at the ultra exclusive Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invitation just and patrons pay annual fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class features'

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were just recently found on a date night in West Palm Beach (Pictured in New York 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 celebrity favorite and is currently where Travis Kelce is encamped in a $20 million mansion.

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

The choice to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings substantial financial benefits as residents do not pay income tax.

According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Florida, 'remains the indisputable winner from motion of taxpayers and their dollars from state to state'.

But for lots of celebs privacy is simply as important, which is in part leading to an exodus from the likes of New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

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

The decision to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of spend 183 days of a year there, brings big financial advantages as homeowners do not pay earnings tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is significantly drawing in A-listers thanks to its sensational landscapes and remote neighborhoods. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle offers an alternative to Miami, where the abundant and well-known have actually traditionally gathered, thanks to its laidback rate of life and ample area. 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 nearby.

It is likewise a hit 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, many areas have waitlists to buy up realty on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the place to be throughout the pandemic, the busy city quickly ended up being overrun with traffic and fewer chances to build new homes, increasing prices and leaving buyers trying to find calmer areas and more personal privacy and area.

In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle neighborhood of Alys Beach, a recently built oceanfront residential or commercial property offered for $24 million, the highest figure on record for the region.

By comparison, the most costly waterfront home ever offered in Miami chose a massive $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired community, is among the state's most demanded locations to live and is situated on the panhandle

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

Travis Kelce and Swift were also recently found in the location, taking pleasure in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's restaurant.

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

Smug factor billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they run away to brand-new summer season haven

Luxury property representative Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has seen a guaranteed, 'shift in the celebrity migration pattern.'

The Compass representative told the Daily Mail that stars are brought in to the 'more low-key way of life' that these cities provide.

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

'That's where places like Boca Raton can be found in. These locations offer the very best of both worlds: large estates with a lot of land and privacy, gated communities for security, and a true sense of privacy, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

Boca has a long history of celebrity citizens, including Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rap artist Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros consisting of Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

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

Buchbinder stated the most popular community in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is camping out in his $20 million mansion.

Royal Palm subscription is invite just and clients pay yearly dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off charge of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class amenities' in the preppy personal neighborhood.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who focuses on South Florida real estate, told the Daily Mail that celebrities are looking for 'luxury, security, and discretion.'

'These locations are subtle yet ultra-upscale, with first-rate golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated neighborhoods. They are ideal for stars who want comfort and access without the flash,' Wands said.

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 looking for 'luxury, security, and discretion'

Wands thinks that Kelce selected Boca because he wanted to prevent the 'turmoil of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to trainer likewise lives nearby, who has actually been prepping him for what could be his last NFL season.

It is likewise a little less expensive to buy in Boca or West Palm Beach, instead of the elegant Palm Beach, known for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump live.

He has actually likewise kept in mind an uptick in celebrities vacationing on 30A, which refers to the 24-mile stretch of road in South Walton County.

Wands believes the southern location, 'provides a level of privacy that's hard to discover in prominent destinations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated neighborhoods, private beaches, and a slower speed make it ideal for high-net-worth individuals wanting to unwind without consistent media attention,' Wands stated.

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