If anyone knows how to take a sow's ear and turn it into a silk purse, it's got to be America Ferrera, star of one of my all-time-favorite TV shows, Ugly Betty. America's house purchase seems to echo the philosophy of her show: beauty isn't skin deep, and depth is much more important than superficial bling.
Indeed, the LA home looks like it will need a bit of tweaking, from bringing in more elegant furnishings to seriously reconsidering the purple palette on the home's exterior. However, I've got to praise America Ferrera for her shrewdness in the real estate market: This home, which was originally on the market for $2.19 million, was snatched up for a mere $1.415 million. A pretty sweet deal, and one that can afford her the ability to rip out ugly carpets, rethink the pool's look, and maybe figure out some better fenestration choices than sliding glass doors.
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The 3,523-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home features vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, a heated pool and spa, a separate gym, and a two-car garage. I would love to see "after" photos of this pad after America works her magic on it.
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$1.4 million is 'mere?' In California, I guess. And for a, what? 22 year old? I like her and all, but still. Must be nice! The house does look pretty cool.
1Isnt 3,523 huge for 3b/3.5b? I've lived in 2b/2b that were under 1,000. I'm thinkin these must be some pretty big ass rooms!
2I don't think there is anything wrong with that house. A few minor decorating changes and it will be very cute. She doesn't have to gut the whole thing and start from scratch there are very nice aspects to this place.
3Yeah, I'm not sure I'd call this a "fixer upper," just a few things here and there might need tending to. Good for her. That's a really great price for that kind of square footage + location. Wish I could afford it!
4It's not bad! Not great either! For that price, I'd say It's not that shabby since everything can be changed.
5A unique place for a unique person. I'd love to live in it just how it is. It's huge!
6You call this a fixer-upper??? I must be living in a dumpster then!
7For San Franciscans that size of a house for 1.2 million is a steal!!
8From one who is apparently doomed to apartment living for the rest of my natural life, it looks pretty good, despite its need for a few minor tweaks! America, your shrewdness rocks!
9Ditto, me! Kristyy.
10It's true I think it just needs some minor stuff, I Don't know if I would consider it a fixer though. Our house is a true fixer.
11it doesn't look like a fixer upper to me
12a little work and the house is perfect
13You would call that a fixer upper? I would say "It's a mansion compared to where I live", but wait... It IS a mansion. I think, at least.
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