Ben Affleck has bought a brand new multi-million greenback L.A. property, TMZ has discovered, 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 residence in Bev Hills again in June, however there have been no takers, so that they formally promote it July 11 for $68 million. They purchased the home simply final yr 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 Could, and Ben just lately acquired all of his belongings out of the Bev Hills residence whereas Jen was in Europe.
It is not onerous 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 often … it might be a bluff, nevertheless it’s fairly clear at this level … the writing’s on the wall.