Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb Engagement On the Rocks? Couple Seeks Pre-Marital Counseling, Calls Off House Hunt to 'Work Things Out'

Reports confirm that "Modern Family" beauty Sofia Vergara and her fiancé Nick Loeb have reached a rough patch in their engagement- the couple recently sought out counseling to repair their faltering relationship before advancing any further in their romantic commitment. Rumors have it that the duo also recently called off their house-hunting search in Beverley Hills and Westwood in order to focus on "trying to work out" their rocky relationship.

Vergara recently told People magazine that no definite wedding plans are set, but according to the gossip outlet Star, the Hollywood couple has already sought out counseling following their July 2012 engagement - "She decided they needed professional help before she would walk down the aisle," one alleged inside source reveals. "They had their first session over the phone and so far, so good."

Meanwhile, the 42-year-old starlet and her 37-year-old actor/politician hubby have called off their California housing hunt. A recent report in the New York Post quotes one source - "[They] were looking at mansions in Beverly Hills and Westwood, but Nick's realtors just called it off, and were saying that they were breaking up." Another alleged source claims, "[The two are] trying to work things out - but it is rocky."

Signs of pre-marital trouble arose on New Year's night in Miami, when the couple got into a little tiff that resulted in a rather heated bar brawl. Vergara's dress was pulled down in the scuffle, revealing her breast... read more on the full story here.

Vergara recently told People magazine that no wedding plans have been made yet, but that (if) the time finally comes, the celebration will be huge -  "If I'm going to do something, it's going to have to be a big event. I just had my 40th birthday in Mexico. I had more than 100 people."