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Chance To Live Next Door To Obamas

News Type: Event — Seeded on Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:56 PM EDT
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The 17-room house next door to his home in a ritzy neighborhood on the city's south side is on the market. It doesn't have a price tag yet, but the listing agent expects the "Obama factor" to play a role. Homes in the area usually go for between $1 million and $2.5 million.
"We're looking for the people that want to live next to the president and they're willing to pay a premium for it," said listing agent Matt Garrison.
The exclusive listing hit the market Friday.

Living near the Obamas isn't without its hassles. The block is barricaded even when the Obamas aren't home and getting on the street means being on a Secret Service list.

Plus, prospective buyers must be pre-qualified to look at the house and get screened by the Secret Service...

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