Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and well-known have an unlikely brand-new go-to location.
Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is attracting celebrities in droves.
Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply some of the A-listers who have actually been drawn to the region's quaint towns and sensational beaches.
The panhandle was even provided an unexpected increase after the city of Destin was name-checked by Swift in her tune 'Florida!!!'
The Sunshine State has actually long appealed to wealthy elites looking to leave high income tax in the similarity New York and California.
But while Miami used to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring house costs and a lack of privacy are pressing A-listers to check out other parts of the state.
Celebrities are avoiding the Hamptons and Malibu in favor of Florida. Travis Kelce has been hunching down at this $20million Boca Raton mega mansion as he bulks up for his last NFL season
Kelce is living at the ultra exclusive Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invite just and customers pay yearly dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to access 'world class amenities'
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently found 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 told the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has actually emerged as a celebrity preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is encamped in a $20 million mansion.
Whether they are getting away high earnings taxes or the prying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are increasingly fleeing New York and Los Angeles for more anonymous Florida towns.
The decision to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of spend 183 days of a year there, brings substantial financial advantages as homeowners do not pay income tax.
According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Florida, 'remains the undeniable winner from motion of taxpayers and their dollars from state to state'.
But for many celebs privacy is just as crucial, which remains in part causing an exodus from the likes of New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.
Instead, numerous are opting for 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 filmed - and the eccentric Alys beach.
The decision to relocate to Florida, or at least invest 183 days of a year there, brings big financial advantages as residents do not pay earnings tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle
The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is increasingly attracting A-listers thanks to its spectacular surroundings and secluded communities. Pictured: Rosemary Beach
The panhandle provides an alternative to Miami, where the rich and well-known have traditionally gathered, thanks to its laidback speed of life and sufficient area. 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 also a struck with truth stars and influencers like Brielle Biermann, Hannah Brown, and Addison Rae.
With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, numerous locations have waitlists to buy up property on the powder white beaches.
While Miami was the place to be throughout the pandemic, the busy city rapidly became overrun with and less chances to construct new homes, increasing prices and leaving purchasers trying to find calmer locations and more personal privacy and space.
In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle neighborhood of Alys Beach, a just recently developed oceanfront residential or commercial property offered for $24 million, the highest figure on record for the region.
By contrast, the most costly waterfront home ever sold in Miami went for a whopping $120 million in March.
Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood, is one of the state's most searched for places to live and is located on the panhandle
Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has actually become a sanctuary for finance brothers, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they found it as a method of getting away the Covid-19 lockdown.
Travis Kelce and Swift were also just recently spotted in the area, taking pleasure in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's restaurant.
The town is close to another play area for the ultra abundant, Palm Beach, where President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is based.
Smug reason billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they get away to brand-new summer season sanctuary
Luxury property agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has actually observed a certain, 'shift in the star migration pattern.'
The Compass representative told the Daily Mail that stars are drawn in to the 'more subtle lifestyle' that these cities use.
'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons ended up being incredibly saturated during and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and continuous attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder said.
'That's where locations like Boca Raton come in. These areas use the finest of both worlds: large estates with lots of land and privacy, gated neighborhoods for safety, and a real sense of privacy, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'
Boca has a long history of star homeowners, including Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rapper Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros including Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.
A freshly developed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach area offered for $24 million, a record in the location but still well except the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami mansion
Buchbinder said the most popular neighborhood in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is encamping in his $20 million estate.
Royal Palm membership is invitation just and patrons pay yearly fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off fee of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class amenities' in the preppy private neighborhood.
Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida property, informed the Daily Mail that stars are searching for 'high-end, security, and discretion.'
'These locations are low-key yet ultra-upscale, with first-rate golf courses, personal beach clubs, and gated neighborhoods. They are perfect for stars who desire comfort and access without the flash,' Wands stated.
Gated neighborhoods supply an increased level of personal privacy from snap-happy fans and paparazzi alike.
Chris Wands, who concentrates on South Florida property, informed Daily Mail celebrities are looking for 'luxury, security, and discretion'
Wands believes that Kelce selected Boca due to the fact that he wished to prevent the 'mayhem of Miami or the Hamptons.'
Kelce's go-to fitness instructor also lives close by, who has been prepping him for what could be his final NFL season.
It is also somewhat more economical to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, instead of the glamorous Palm Beach, understood 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 area, 'uses a level of anonymity that's hard to discover in high-profile locations like Miami or Malibu.'
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'Gated neighborhoods, private beaches, and a slower speed make it ideal for high-net-worth people seeking to relax without continuous limelights,' Wands said.
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