Exclusive: Newly Single Ashlee Simpson Goes House-hunting
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First item on Ashlee Simpson's post-divorce checklist: find a new pad.
A source tells UsMagazine.com the singer-actress, 26, has been crashing at her parents' place since she filed for divorce from Pete Wentz February 9 (the Fall Out Boy rocker, 31, has been staying at their $4.5 million Beverly Hills home) and on Wednesday she seemed determined to change that.
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Simpson spent the morning house-hunting with a real estate broker in the Beverly Hills area, a second insider says.
"They drove by a few houses in the $3 to 4 million range," the source tells Us. "Ashlee didn't get out of the car and was quiet and subdued. At one point, she was going to get out of the car but when she saw photographers she decided to stay in the car and then went home."
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One criteria for Simpson's new spread is that it's suitable for her two-year-old son Bronx.
"The homes were two-story traditional style homes in a family neighborhood," says the source. "One of the houses was just up from the street from Coldwater Park where she and Pete like to take Bronx to play."
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Another plus, adds the insider, "The homes were also very close to [sister] Jessica's house, which would be nice for her."
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6I don't think they hate each other..I think they got married to young..
@Jan sounds like you have alot anger and jealousy issues, you better get that taken care of soon oops too late
She will never be independent because shes got NO money to be independent. Hated each other, jesus.
They have hated each other from the moment they got married because it was a shotgun wedding. It may seem like Ashlee is moving on quick but this has been brewing for a long time!
Good for her. At least she's independent, makes her own money and takes care of herself and her baby. I'm sure she'll have no problem finding a new man. She's too cute for Pete (in my opinion). She sings much better than her sister too. I hope she records another album soon!
she means business!