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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and popular have an unlikely brand-new go-to destination.

Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is drawing in stars in droves.

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

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

The Sunshine State has long attracted rich elites looking to escape high earnings tax in the likes of New York and California.

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, skyrocketing home costs and a lack of personal privacy are pushing A-listers to explore other parts of the state.

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

Kelce is living at the ultra exclusive Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invitation only and customers pay annual 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 proving popular with A-listers

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder told the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has emerged as a star preferred and is presently where Travis Kelce is encamped in a $20 million estate.

Whether they are getting away high earnings taxes or the prying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are significantly leaving 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 monetary benefits as homeowners do not pay earnings tax.

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

But for lots of stars privacy is just as essential, which remains in part causing an exodus from the likes of New york city and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, lots of are deciding for 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 wacky Alys beach.

The choice to transfer to Florida, or at least invest 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary advantages as locals do not pay earnings tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

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

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

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

It is likewise a hit with truth stars and influencers like Brielle Biermann, Hannah Brown, and Addison Rae.

With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, many locations have waitlists to purchase up genuine estate on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the place to be throughout the pandemic, the busy city rapidly ended up being overrun with traffic and less opportunities to build new homes, driving up rates and leaving purchasers looking for calmer locations 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 greatest figure on record for the region.

By contrast, the most pricey waterfront home ever offered in Miami opted for a tremendous $120 million in March.
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Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired community, is among the state's most looked for after places to live and lies on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has ended up being a haven for financing brothers, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they discovered it as a way of getting away the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise recently in the location, delighting in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's restaurant.

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

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Luxury genuine estate agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has actually seen a guaranteed, 'shift in the celeb migration pattern.'

The Compass agent informed the Daily Mail that stars are drawn in to the 'more low-key lifestyle' that these cities offer.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons ended up being exceptionally saturated during and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and consistent attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder said.

'That's where locations like Boca Raton can be found in. These areas use the very best of both worlds: big estates with lots of land and privacy, gated communities 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 locals, 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 newly built oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach area offered for $24 million, a record in the location but still well short of 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 in his $20 million mansion.

Royal Palm membership is invitation just and customers pay annual charges of around $30,000, plus a one-off charge of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class facilities' in the preppy personal neighborhood.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who focuses on South Florida realty, told the Daily Mail that celebs are searching for 'luxury, security, and discretion.'

'These locations are low-key yet ultra-upscale, with first-rate golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated communities. They are perfect for celebs who want comfort and access without the flash,' Wands said.

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

Chris Wands, who concentrates on South Florida realty, told Daily Mail celebs are searching for 'high-end, security, and discretion'

Wands thinks that Kelce picked Boca since he desired to prevent the 'chaos of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to fitness instructor also lives close by, who has actually been prepping him for what could be his last NFL season.

It is likewise slightly more economical to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, rather than 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 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 area, 'uses a level of privacy that's hard to find in high-profile locations like Miami or Malibu.'

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

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