Ben Affleck has bought a brand new multi-million greenback L.A. property, TMZ has realized, all however marking the top of his marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
Actual property sources inform TMZ … Ben simply closed escrow on the Pacific Palisades mansion for $20.5 million. The gorgeous residence has 5 beds and 6 baths with breakfast and eating areas, a separate household room, den, walk-in closets, media room, powder room, visitor home and on and on and on.
TMZ broke the story ,,, Ben and Jen quietly tried promoting their marital dwelling in Bev Hills again in June, however there have been no takers, so that they formally market it July 11 for $68 million. They purchased the home simply final 12 months for round $61 million, so with the L.A. mansion tax, actual property commissions and several other mil in renovations, they’re going to be fortunate to interrupt even.
In the meantime, as TMZ first reported, Jen is on the hunt for a home of her personal.
They have been separated since Might, and Ben lately received all of his belongings out of the Bev Hills dwelling whereas Jen was in Europe.
It isn’t arduous to attach the dots … this marriage — which is simply 2 years previous — is headed for a conclusion in divorce court docket.
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As for why they proceed to put on their wedding ceremony rings sometimes … it might be a bluff, however it’s fairly clear at this level … the writing’s on the wall.