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Homebuyers Reluctant To Become Obama's Neighbor
Published: Friday, 30 Oct 2009 | 11:53 AM ET
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At first, it sounded like a hot real estate listing: the house right next door to President Obama's Chicago home in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood.

Photo By: Elizabeth Cromwell

But two months after going on sale, there has been no sale.

The property is still on the market and media reports from Chicago cite a number of reasons, including an inflated price, need for upgrades, and last but not least, Secret Service protection that would require the screening of visitors.

Here's a detailed look at the home from a CNBC.com slideshow posted when the property was first listed in September.

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