Bethenny Frankel Says ‘Bye, NYC!’ and Moves to Florida for Sunshine, Sanity, and Zero Apple Orchards

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Bethenny Frankel, aka the Real Housewife who always had a real opinion, has officially traded skyscrapers for palm trees, and honestly? Florida might not be ready.

In a TikTok that felt part therapy session, part HGTV episode, the 54-year-old RHONY alum revealed the real reason she packed up her glam life in New York and headed south with her 14-year-old daughter, Bryn. And spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with becoming a Disney princess or opening a Miami Skinnygirl yacht club. (Though… never say never.)

So what sparked the sudden move? According to Bethenny, one minute it was just a normal Tuesday, and by sundown, she was basically on Zillow typing “NO ORCHARDS, NO PROBLEMS” into the search bar.

“The morning of March 19th, this wasn’t even a thought,” she explained. “And by that evening, we had made the decision to move.”

Translation: March 19th was giving “new beginnings and mild panic attack.”

Within FIVE WEEKS (yes, five), she sold a house, bought another, and casually relocated across state lines like she was ordering Uber Eats. “We’ll keep the apartment,” she said, probably because everyone needs a backup glam HQ.

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But why ditch her old house? According to Bethenny:

“It was drowning me.”

Ma’am. An apple orchard was drowning you? Was this a house or a cursed Hallmark movie set?

Apparently, her New York mansion was so huge and historical, it came with emotional baggage, ghostly echoes of imagined dinner parties, and probably a Revolutionary War soldier or two. She had envisioned a “big family home” full of guests and giggles. Instead, it turned into a very bougie version of Home Alone — just without the Wet Bandits. Or the fun.

“It was beautiful and amazing for a big family with kids and grandparents,” she said. “I had…none of that.”

Honestly? Relatable. Except for the “apple orchard” part — most of us are just trying to keep a succulent alive.

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And while Bethenny once thought she’d wait until Bryn went off to college before making a move, she realized both of them were just silently suffering under a roof built for ten people, two Labradors, and an entire cider-making operation.

“Something else was distracting her and neither of us would say it out loud…”

Oof. Classic “We’re fine :)” energy.

Bethenny says the change has brought clarity, and she’s feeling “lighter and brighter” — like someone who just Marie Kondo-ed their entire life, plus climate change. She even hinted at some major life shakeups, including losing her mother and splitting from fiancé Paul Bernon.

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But don’t worry — she’s not curled up in a moving box. She’s thriving.

“I’m excited for this next chapter,” she told fans.

And by “next chapter,” we hope she means “Bethenny Takes Boca.”

So here’s to Bethenny, finding sunshine, simplicity, and a house that doesn’t require its own landscaping staff. May your Florida chapter be full of flamingos, frozen drinks, and absolutely zero apples. 🍎🚫🌴

@bethennyfrankel Home alone… I have a community in Florida.. #florida #move #homealone ♬ original sound – Bethenny Frankel

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