Lisa Hochstein Opens Up About Looking for a New Home Amid Her Divorce from Lenny Hochstein
The RHOM cast member shared new details about the process of moving out of the home she shared with her ex-husband.
Lisa Hochstein is sharing more details on her journey to finding a new home amid her divorce from Lenny Hochstein.
The Real Housewives of Miami cast member started looking for a new house in Season 6, Episode 6 when she checked out a $6.9 million condo that would also require $4,100 per month in H.O.A. fees. “I don’t know what my budget is," she told Larsa Pippen as they looked around the 5,600-square-foot home.
Although the condo was stunning, it wasn't quite right for Lisa, and her search continued. In Episode 12, Lisa and her boyfriend, Jody Glidden, went to see a 5,784-square-foot house on a 21,000 square-foot-lot.
"This place is nice," Jody said. "Look how big it is."
Lisa Hochstein opens up about finding a new house after her split from Lenny Hochstein
In an interview during the episode, which aired on January 17, Lisa explained why she had kicked off the search for a new home while still navigating the details of her divorce. "Lenny and I have a court date coming up, so, basically, if the judge rules in Lenny's favor, my days in that house on Star Island are numbered," she shared.
"I'm trying to be proactive, just in case," she continued. "I want to be prepared."
Although Lisa didn't seem crazy about how the home was furnished, she noted, "My pink room would look great here. I have a great art collection that's coming with me."
Lisa explained that while the home was smaller than the one she previously shared with Lenny (see it in the video above), that wasn't a deterrent. "I love the size of this house," she said. "This is a wonderful, perfect size for me to raise my family in."
When talking about how she would pay for the $5.387 million house if she chose to move forward, Lisa admitted, "I don't know because it's really up to — ultimately Lenny's decision. This would be part of a settlement."
"I do need his support," she continued. "Because we do have two kids together, and I was married to him for so long."
Lisa Hochstein's new house
After looking at several more houses, Lisa ultimately decided to rent a condo in Miami. When Page Six reported in November 2023 that Jody helps cover the reported $32,000 monthly rental price, Jody wrote a lengthy Instagram comment to defend the decision.
Jody wrote: "I know that probably sounds crazy for most of America. When I was growing up in Canada you could BUY a house for that monthly rental price. But like NYC, Miami rental prices are out of control. We now unfortunately rank highest inflation in the country, mainly due to a squeeze on high end real estate like the 4-5 bedroom that she needed. Most people needing large homes or apartments now have to move way outside of the city."
"Lisa looked at over 30 places and was about to choose a place over 30 minutes south of her kids' dad's and my place (kind of neighbors) and 60 minutes away from their school. I intervened," he continued. "I don’t want to be in the car all the time or have them in the car all day long. And it’s temporary since she’s supposed to have a house coming."
Lisa Hochstein and Jody Glidden clarify their living situation
On the January 10 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Lisa shared more about her current living arrangement with Jody. "He still has his home," she said. "He still has a beautiful waterfront amazing house but ... he stays with me, and he pays for, well, almost half my rent. Because he's a very nice, generous guy."
Lisa then clarified: "Not that I need it, but he volunteered to."
While we wait to see more of Lisa's new home, take a tour of her former house in the video above.
