1 Why A listers are FLEEING Brand new York and lA for The 'Redneck Riviera'
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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the rich and well-known have an unlikely new go-to location.

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

Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply some of the A-listers who have actually been drawn to the area's charming towns and stunning 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 long appealed to rich elites seeking to escape high earnings tax in the similarity New York and California.

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, soaring house prices and a lack of privacy are pushing A-listers to explore 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 mansion as he bulks up for his final NFL season

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

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were just recently spotted 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 emerged as a star favorite and is currently where Travis Kelce is camped out in a $20 million mansion.

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

The choice to relocate to Florida, or at least invest 183 days of a year there, brings huge financial advantages as homeowners 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 celebs personal privacy is simply as important, which remains in part causing an exodus from the likes of New York and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, many 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 wacky Alys beach.

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

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

The panhandle offers an to Miami, where the abundant and famous have traditionally flocked, thanks to its laidback pace of life and sufficient 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 actually been spotted vacationing nearby.

It is also a hit 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 purchase up genuine estate on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the location to be during the pandemic, the busy city quickly became overrun with traffic and less opportunities to build new homes, driving up prices and leaving purchasers looking for calmer locations and more privacy and area.

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

By comparison, the most expensive waterside home ever offered in Miami went for a tremendous $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired community, is one of the state's most looked for after places to live and is situated on the panhandle

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

Travis Kelce and Swift were also recently identified in the area, 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 real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has actually observed a guaranteed, 'shift in the star migration pattern.'

The Compass agent told the Daily Mail that stars are drawn in to the 'more subtle lifestyle' that these cities provide.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons became exceptionally 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 use the very best of both worlds: big estates with lots of land and personal privacy, gated communities for safety, and a true sense of privacy, 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 including Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

A newly built oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach neighborhood offered for $24 million, a record in the location but still well brief of the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami mansion

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

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

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida genuine estate, told the Daily Mail that celebrities are trying to find '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 celebrities who desire convenience and access without the flash,' Wands said.

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

Chris Wands, who focuses on South Florida realty, informed Daily Mail stars are looking for 'high-end, security, and discretion'

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

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

It is also slightly cheaper 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 live.

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

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

'Gated neighborhoods, private beaches, and a slower speed make it perfect for high-net-worth individuals aiming to relax without continuous media attention,' Wands stated.

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