Why did the Obamas choose to stay in Kalorama after leaving the neighborhood? It could be because the area is full of Washington D.C. elites and political influencers. The location is expensive, exclusive, and private enough to attract wealthy families with even a mild interest in politics. For example, the neighborhood houses 28 embassies and even more ambassadors. Kalorama is the perfect place for the Obamas to start a new life after leaving the White House.