Why Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Are Still Keeping Separate Homes Despite Engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement on August 26 with a playful Instagram post.

However, it has been confirmed that they haven't moved in together yet and are still exploring options for a future home.

This comes after Travis Kelce's father revealed that the NFL player proposed to Taylor Swift at his flower-filled garden before a dinner date, with a ring he designed himself.

Swift and Kelce might be planning a lifetime together, but they haven't taken the step of officially moving in under one roof just yet.

According to TMZ, both stars still keep their own residences. Swift divides her time between properties in New York, Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, while Kelce is firmly rooted in Kansas City.

When they're together, it's usually at one of those homes, but so far, there's been no permanent address with both names attached.

Their nonstop travel makes a full-time shared home unrealistic for now, although insiders say it's only a matter of time before they settle into one. But with wedding planning, parties, and life in the spotlight already filling their schedule, house-hunting isn't exactly a top priority.

Us Weekly reports that the couple has been exploring different destinations for their family home, though they haven't settled on where to plant roots. A Page Six report also hinted that Ohio, near Kelce's hometown of Cleveland Heights, is one option under consideration.

Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, August 26, with a joint Instagram post that read: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

The message was accompanied by a carousel of photos showcasing the proposal and a glimpse of Swift's new engagement ring.

The stunning piece of jewelry, reportedly worth around $1 million, features a cushion-like shape, rounded corners, and chunky facets. Kelce helped design the ring with the help of jewelry designer Kindred Lubeck.

Swift and Kelce's engagement sent shockwaves of excitement through both the music and sports worlds, with fans and celebrities alike flooding the couple with congratulations.

Kelce's father, Ed, shared a more intimate look at how the special moment unfolded. Speaking on "The Jimmy & Nath Show With Emma" podcast, Ed explained that the proposal took place before a planned dinner date.

"They were going to go out to dinner, and she was ready to go," he said. "But Travis told her, 'Let's go out in the garden. Let's go out on that little patio and have a glass of wine before we go. We got time.'"

When Swift stepped outside, she was greeted by an abundance of flowers that weren't usually there.

According to Ed, "Travis had these plans to do it, I think, on the next weekend before he took off for Brazil," for the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener on September 5.

"He was going to make a big production out of it," Ed revealed. "[He] wanted to make it really special."

On Thursday, August 28, Swift made her first public appearance as a fiancée just days after announcing her engagement to Kelce.

The mega pop star joined her future husband at Arrowhead Stadium for a special college football matchup between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, Kelce's alma mater, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The "Love Story" singer was spotted in a private suite alongside Kelce, looking effortlessly chic while showing off two standout accessories: her metallic green manicure and her dazzling new engagement ring.

Throughout the night, cameras frequently captured Swift soaking in the energy of the game. At one point, a video showed her sipping on a drink, her signature red lipstick and winged eyeliner perfectly in place.

Just hours after Swift and Kelce, both 35, announced their engagement, fans unearthed an interview that seemed to predict this very moment.

In the throwback clip, recorded when Swift was still a teenager and years away from global superstardom, the future Grammy winner candidly shared her thoughts on marriage.

Smiling through her signature curls, she confidently told the host, she won't get married until she is 35 years old.

"My music is where I'm always gonna be personal. I don't hold anything back in that category," Swift explained.

The interviewer, noting that Swift's mother, Andrea, was present off-camera, teased the young singer about her declaration.

"So we're not gonna find out until you're married, and your mom's here, so Mom? Not allowed to get married until she's 35?" the host joked.

The "Shake It Off" singer laughed and agreed, doubling down on her prediction: "No, it's gonna be late. Late in life."