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But, theMillion Dollar Listing: Los Angelesstar tells PEOPLE exclusively, he didn’t just start seeing his new flame after hisMarch 4 announcement via Instagramthat he and Boyd were ending their marriage. The exes privately split months ago, and had been separated for a few weeks when Josh started seeing the new man.
“It was mutual. We were friends for a while. It just happened organically,” says Flagg, who confirms they’ve now been an item for a few months. “I like him very much, and he’s a very nice guy.”
The pair have a lot in common, too. “He’s also in real estate,” Flagg shares.
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A source recently told PEOPLE thatFlagg has been living at the Beverly Hills Hotelsince his relationship with Boyd went south.
Although he says he wants to keep his current living situation private, he is excited to begin the next chapter of his life withthe new home he just purchased — a Beverly Hills mansionthat was listed for $9.2 million.
He purchased the 7,100 sq. ft. estate in an off market deal for an undisclosed sum, it was revealed last week.
“The new house is very special, because it’s a 1926 Italian Palladian Villa, which has not been on the market in over 60 years,” Flagg says, noting the renovations are going to take almost three years to complete and his move-in date is TBD. “I’ve been after this house for years.”
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For now, Flagg is focused on business and keeping things amicable with his ex.
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Flagg and Boyd announced the end of their marriage with posts on their respective social media, expressing their continuing good will towards one another.
“Being married four-and-a-half years is a long time, maybe not the longest time, but that’s still a lot of memories,” Flagg adds. “And it would be great to preserve those memories and be able to embrace them in a positive way in the future.”
source: people.com
