[StAnDeliver]

"The story has been out there for several weeks. Initially, the Obamas were rumored to be looking at one 'estate' but the deal fell through when word leaked out and the owner(s) didn't want the publicity. Thus, they settled on a 2nd 'estate' until they can construct their own multi-million $ home."

Wait, are you saying Pritzger's Lanikai purchase fell through? Where did you read that?

[TomGuy]

The FR history of Obamas and the Hawaiian estate(s)

Sep 2, 2012
Who is Funding the $35M HI Estate for the Obama
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2926368/posts

Sep 2, 2012
The Obamas Already Preparing for Move to Hawai
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2925740/posts

Sep 2, 2012
Beachfront Hawaiian Estate for Barack and Michell
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2925889/posts

Sept 19, 2012
Secret Retirement Plans? Does Obama Expect to
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2933996/posts

Oct 23, 2012
OBAMA BUYS $40 MILLION ESTATE IN HAWAII
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2952709/posts

Oct 26, 2012
UPDATE ON OBAMAS’ HAWAIIAN ESTATE PUR
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2950069/posts