1 Why A-listers are FLEEING New York City and lA for The 'Redneck Riviera'
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Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the abundant and popular have a not likely brand-new go-to destination.

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 been drawn to the region's charming towns and stunning beaches.

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

The Sunshine State has long interested wealthy elites seeking to get away high earnings tax in the likes of New york city and California.

But while Miami utilized to be a hotspot, overcrowding, skyrocketing house costs and an absence of privacy are pressing A-listers to explore 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 mansion as he expands for his final NFL season

Kelce is living at the ultra special Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invitation only and patrons 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 just recently identified on a date night in West Palm Beach (Pictured in New York City), which is likewise showing popular with A-listers

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder told 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 leaving high income taxes or the spying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are increasingly running away New York and Los Angeles for more confidential Florida towns.

The choice to move to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary benefits as locals do not pay income tax.

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

But for many stars privacy is simply as crucial, which remains in part causing an exodus from the similarity New york city and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, numerous are choosing 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 filmed - and the beach.

The decision to move to Florida, or at least spend 183 days of a year there, brings big monetary advantages as residents do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

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

The panhandle uses an alternative to Miami, where the rich and popular have traditionally flocked, thanks to its laidback pace 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 close by.

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, many locations have waitlists to buy up property on the powder white beaches.

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

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

By comparison, the most expensive waterfront home ever sold in Miami went for a massive $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood, is one of the state's most demanded locations to live and lies on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has actually become a sanctuary for financing brothers, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they found it as a means of getting away the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise just recently found in the area, taking pleasure in a romantic $400 date night at Harry's dining establishment.

The town is close to another playground 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 get away to brand-new summertime sanctuary

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has actually noticed a certain, 'shift in the star migration pattern.'

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

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons became extremely 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 be available in. These areas use the very best of both worlds: large estates with lots of land and personal privacy, gated communities for security, and a true sense of seclusion, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

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

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

Buchbinder stated the hottest 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 patrons pay yearly fees of around $30,000, plus a one-off fee of $210,000, to access 'world class features' in the preppy personal community.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who concentrates on South Florida realty, informed the Daily Mail that celebs 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 celebrities who want comfort and access without the flash,' Wands stated.

Gated communities 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 trying to find 'high-end, security, and discretion'

Wands believes that Kelce chose Boca because he wished to prevent the 'chaos of Miami or the Hamptons.'

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

It is also slightly cheaper to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, instead of the luxurious Palm Beach, understood for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump live.

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

Wands believes the southern area, 'uses a level of privacy that's tough to find in prominent locations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated communities, private beaches, and a slower speed make it ideal for high-net-worth people aiming to relax without continuous limelights,' Wands stated.

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