Obama's spokesperson said they will be in DC for another 2 and 1/2 years, so it makes sense to buy a place instead of renting.
Golly, at 8 plus million, he could have stayed at Trump Tower

Look how big that place is......
Wouldn't you think if you preach global footprint importance, you might believe what you preach, yes?

That is like a preacher calling out sinners, while he himself is sinning, no?

Oh well, it will soon be swamp land anyway  

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/31/obamas-purchase-d-c-house-for-8-1-...