Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly locked in a financial and emotional dispute over the sale of their lavish Beverly Hills mansion, following their highly publicized 2024 split.
According to In Touch Weekly, the former couple, who married in 2022, purchased the sprawling 5.2-acre estate in May 2023 for $60.8 million. The property, now listed for $68 million, has become a major point of contention between the two.
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“Ben and Jennifer have been strongly urged by realtors to lower the listing price, because $68 million is unlikely to attract buyers in today’s market,” an insider revealed.
While Affleck appears ready to take the professional advice and reduce the price, Lopez reportedly refuses. “Ben wants to follow their advice, but JLo refuses,” the source stated.
In the meantime, the costs of holding onto the property are mounting. “They are hemorrhaging money by hanging on to the property. It’s turned into a money pit,” noted the insider.
Affleck, it seems, never warmed to the home in the first place. “Rumour has it that Ben didn’t even like the house and never wanted to buy it; cold and contemporary is not his style,” the source explained. Lopez, by contrast, was reportedly enamored with the estate. “She apparently loved it and didn’t care if they were overpaying.”
The couple also sank millions more into renovations, redecorating, and acquiring new furniture and artwork. According to Realtor.com, maintaining the property now costs more than $283,000 per month.
“Ben and Jennifer don’t have a full-time staff on the property, just a skeleton crew,” the insider said. “But that still adds up to another couple hundred thousand dollars a year.”
Despite the financial burden, Lopez is reportedly reluctant to let the mansion go at a loss. “It is a stunning property, and pals say Jennifer doesn’t want to fire-sale it,” the source shared.
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Those close to Affleck believe he’s eager to put the chapter behind him. “He just wants to sell the house, for a loss if necessary, and move on,” said the insider.
Another factor complicating the sale may be sentimental value. “The house is the last link of their time together as a married couple,” the source noted. “There are memories there, and she might not be ready to let go.”
As the estate sits on the market and costs continue to climb, the property has become both a financial strain and a symbol of a relationship that once captured global headlines.
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