how can he making 400,000 a year buy a house worth 5.3 mil? never mind its not his only house

[superbeets]

[h=1]The Obamas' new $5.3m DC home is being outfitted with enhanced security systems and renovated to include TWO offices as rumors swirl over their plans after the White House[/h]

• Barack and Michelle Obama are moving into an 8,200 square-foot home in Kalorama, one of Washington DC's most elegant neighborhoods
• They decided to stay in DC so Sasha Obama, 15, can finish out high school
• Construction permits obtained by TMZ show plans to upgrade the security and electrical systems, in addition to fitting a cat walk over one staircase
• Contractors will also 'convert one garage stall into an office with [a] new bathroom' even though one bedroom has already been outfitted as home office
• The Obamas could sign hefty book contracts or further the work of their initiatives and policies

By JESSICA CHIA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 20:44, 18 December 2016 | UPDATED: 03:27, 19 December 2016

 

[superbeets]

With just one month left until President Obama's steps down, renovations to his new home are underway with plans to upgrade the security system and transform part of the garage into a home office.
Barack and Michelle Obama are moving into a $5.3million home in Kalorama, one of Washington DC's most elegant neighborhoods, so 15-year-old Sasha Obama can finish out high school at the Sidwell Friends School.
Construction permits obtained by TMZ show the home will also be outfitted with an upgraded electrical system as well as a cat walk over one staircase.

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With just one month left until President Obama's steps down, renovations to his new home are underway with plans to upgrade the security system and transform the garage into an office

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Construction workers could be seen at work, with a dumpster, excavator, and tent pitched outside the stately, nine-bedroom home with eight-and-a-half bathrooms

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Barack and Michelle Obama are moving into an 8,200 square-foot home in Kalorama, one of Washington DC's most elegant neighborhoods

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They have decided to stay in DC so 15-year-old Sasha Obama can finish out high school at the Sidwell Friends School. Malia Obama is taking a gap year before heading to Harvard

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The stately home has plenty of windows to let in the DC sunshine, hardwood floors, and large rooms - though not as large as White House rooms

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There's an upstairs office, in addition to the one being built in the garage, suggesting there's plenty more to come from both Barack and Michelle Obama

Contractors could be seen at work, with a dumpster, excavator, and tent pitched outside the home.
While the stately home is situated just off the street, Secret Service will be guarding the property and an enhanced security system will be installed.

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The rented pad is getting an upgrade fit for the former First Couple, including tighter security

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Permits showed that the work will include installing of fencing, and a cat walk over an existing staircase

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Workers appeared to be digging up the sidewalk in front of the large townhome

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The brick townhome has beveled windows and a shingled roof and is in one of DC's most peaceful and expensive neighborhoods, not far from Dupont Circle and Georgetown

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Workers were digging up an area in front of the home's gate, permits said extra security was being added

The contractors will also 'convert one garage stall into an office with [a] new bathroom,' according to permits obtained by TMZ.
There's already an upstairs office, in addition to the one being built in the garage, suggesting there's plenty more to come from both Barack and Michelle Obama.
They could sign book contracts for a combined $20million to $45million, according to the New York Times.
And while Michelle has said she just wants to enjoy the freedom to shop at Target, she also hinted at continuing her work to promote women's education.

 

[superbeets]

Michelle Obama, who launched the Let Girls Learn initiative, told the crowd at the United State of Women summit: 'I am so excited to continue working on this issue not just for the next seven months as First Lady, but for the rest of my life.
'And it’s going to be good work, because there are a lot of good partners in this room. And I am so looking forward to really diving in,' she added.

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Locals will no doubt be interested to know that the former First Couple will be moving into the tree-lined neighborhood

Following Donald Trump's election win, Barack Obama also hinted at his future in a conference call with Organizing for Action, a group that works to further his agenda.
He said: 'I’m going to be constrained with what I do with all of you until I am again a private citizen. But that’s not so far off.
'You’re going to see me early next year and we’re going to be in a position where we can start cooking up all kinds of great stuff to do.'

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Barack and Michelle Obama could sign book contracts for as much as $45million, according to the New York Times, as rumors swirl over their plans after the White House

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The first family is currently on vacation in Hawaii until the new year.

The Obamas are leasing the house from Bill Clinton's former press secretary Joe Lockhart and his wife Giovanna Gray, who works for Glamour magazine.
The home, built in 1928 with nine bedrooms and eight and a half baths, is tastefully decorated in a white, beige and grey palette.

 

[Willie99]

some people get rich working, they're greedy selfish hate mongering racists

other people get rich in politics, they're the salt of the earth always looking out for all those victims they create

 

[Greenbacks]

Pay for play ointer:

 

[JDeuce]

I don't begrudge anyone who aspires to live in digs such as this place. That's what the American dream is all about.

I do begrudge people who live in places like this while telling the rest of us that we would be greedy and selfish for doing so.

Anyway, this guy is a real man of the people. Ghandi has nothing on the Stuttering Clusterfuck.

 

[Willie99]

I don't begrudge anyone who aspires to live in digs such as this place. That's what the American dream is all about.

I do begrudge people who live in places like this while telling the rest of us that we would be greedy and selfish for doing so.

Anyway, this guy is a real man of the people. Ghandi has nothing on the Stuttering Clusterfuck.

oh, you mean you don't appreciate the fact that he tells us we must "sacrifice" our lifestyles for the good of the country (shared sacrifice) while he lives in opulence and takes exotic vacations using other peoples' money?

 

[1osubucks]

i wonder if he got some kick backs from HRC from all the millions her and bill raked in on their pay to play scheme?

 

[roadreeler57]

Made 3.2 million as President....Where does he get the money for this stuff?

 

[MantisToboggan]

Made 3.2 million as President....Where does he get the money for this stuff?

He sold a book or two.

 

[1osubucks]

I bet Russia paid for it

 

[MantisToboggan]

I bet Russia paid for it

You're thinking of the President-elect. He's the one who can't keep himself off of Putin's nuts.

 

[texansfan]

You're thinking of the President-elect. He's the one who can't keep himself off of Putin's nuts.

Hell, Obama has been sucking the cocks of leaders all over the world. On Jan 20th he can finally get off of his knees. The guy is the biggest pussy of a man the world has ever seen. The world has walked all over the U.S. and Obama has let it happen.

 

[Dave007inVegas]

I bet Russia paid for it

I heard Tony Rezko gave him the money.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Hell, Obama has been sucking the cocks of leaders all over the world. On Jan 20th he can finally get off of his knees. The guy is the biggest pussy of a man the world has ever seen. The world has walked all over the U.S. and Obama has let it happen.

Not an Obama fan, buddy. It is possible to dislike Trump and not be pro-Obama.

 

[bukis1]

I'm no an obama fan but I don't think any former presidents have ever hurt for $. They all do speeches and sell books for millions

 

[texansfan]

To be fair, it's most, if not all politicians. The majority seem to come out of office very wealthy. They certainly didn't make that money from their yearly salary.

 

[THawk+]

Made 3.2 million as President....Where does he get the money for this stuff?

The Saudis...

 

[texansfan]

The Saudis...

Oh, you mean the Clinton Foundation.

 

[busterhyman]

To be fair, it's most, if not all politicians. The majority seem to come out of office very wealthy. They certainly didn't make that money from their yearly salary.

well hellary- said that they were flat broke when bill left office. but then again-hellary had a reputation as a little bit of a liar