Sep 19th 2011 12:20PM
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama's road to re-election is lined with lots of boarded-up homes. Though the high unemployment rate dominates talk in Washington, for many 2012 voters the housing crisis may well be a more powerful manifestation of a sick economy. And, in an unfortunate twist for Obama, the problem is at its worst... Continue Reading »
Apr 4th 2011 1:02PM
If Donald Trump, who says he is considering a run for U.S. president and even produced a hospital document to prove he was born on American soil, was elected and had to reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, just how might he transform this world-famous dwelling? "I can't imagine how the White House would look once he got... Continue Reading »
Dec 23rd 2010 10:10AM
President Barack Obama, who will be on vacation on the Hawaii island of Oahu through Jan. 2, is staying with his family at the 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath rental home he has vacationed in for the past three Christmas holidays. If you can cough up $3,500 per night, you, too, can rent the private oceanside retreat. "The home is... Continue Reading »
Sep 8th 2010 6:28PM
What do you do when you move into a new rental? Redecorate, of course. The White House last week unveiled President Obama's redesigned Oval Office. The makeover, completed under the eye of California designer Michael Smith while the First Family was vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, showcases a sea of brown, camel, and... Continue Reading »
Jul 7th 2010 9:19AM
Just a brief note of warning to folks who might be thinking about buying a home or a condo or whatever strikes your fancy. Sometimes headlines aren't just wrong, they're flat-out misleading. For example, we have this headline from HousingWire: "Obama Signs Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension." Based on that headline, you'd... Continue Reading »
