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When the Supreme Court handed down their landmark decision on June 26, 2015, that reversed the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Obergefell v. Hodges and effectively made same-sex marriage legal in all states, it affected more than just LGBT couples. It also affected the mortgage market in a number of ways. The first is that now same-sex couples can legally marry in any state, and those marriages are recognized throughout the U.S. This means that they now have all of […]

Unmarried same sex couples who are considering purchasing a home together should take precautions to protect themselves and their investment before buying. There are a couple of options available that would be of benefit in avoiding future problems if the relationship does not work out or one of you dies. Domestic Partnership Agreement Domestic partnership agreements can provide emotional and financial security if you are unmarried, either because you live in a state that does not recognize same sex marriage […]

The federal Fair Housing Act does not protect against sexual orientation and sexual identity discrimination, prospective home buyers may be treated differently by finance companies, real estate agents, insurance companies and others. Some states and local governments and agencies do have laws that protect against discrimination based on same sexual orientation and sexual identity. The four Fair Housing Centers in Michigan collaborated to conduct an investigation in 2007 to find out if same sex couples were discriminated against. They found […]

Purchasing a home is an exciting but stressful life event and emotions can get out of hand. For example, disputes can arise if you prefer the cute little house on Leaf Street but your partner prefers the condo located closer to town, or the home one partner prefers costs more than the other partner is comfortable spending. North Gaia, a property you’ll both love, will be launched in 2022 by Sing Holdings at Yishun Avenue 9 Singapore District 27. Following […]

According to recent research led by Amin Ghaziani, a sociologist at the University of British Columbia, and released in his new book There Goes the Gayborhood, gay men living in historically gay neighborhoods have declined by eight percent in the last ten years. Ghiziani’s research noted that gayborhoods including the Castro district in San Francisco, Chelsea in New York and Boystown in Chicago are changing due to the number of heterosexual households moving into those areas and the number of […]

There are advantages and disadvantages to financing a mortgage with your partner. Careful consideration should be given to issues that could affect you before making a final decision. Top 5 Reasons to Put Mortgage in Both Names 1. If you both have good credit, obtaining a mortgage in both of your names may help you obtain a low interest rate. 2. Using both of your incomes to obtain a mortgage may increase your chances of getting approved for a higher […]

Protecting yourself when purchasing a home with your partner should be one of your priorities. Following are the top five ways that you should consider to protect yourself when purchasing a home with your partner. 1. Create a partnership agreement that outlines each of your responsibilities. For example, who pays the mortgage,who pays for maintenance and repairs, will one partner pay more money while the other partner provides more labor, and what happens if the relationship ends. Creating an agreement […]

Finding and purchasing a home is a major decision that a good realtor can help facilitate. But, how do you know if you are hiring the right realtor for you? Below are the top 5 questions every gay home buyer should ask their realtor. 1. Ask if the realtor knows what the current state laws are that relate to gay’s purchasing homes. If the realtor is not up-to-date on current statutes, it could result in him or her giving you […]

When it comes to owning a home, making a down payment can be very challenging. However, there are some instances you can follow in order to purchase a home with zero down payment according to our expert gay realtor. USDA Rural Housing Loans For people with a lower income, rural housing programs may allow them to buy a house without making any down payment. Those whose income doesn’t go beyond the local area median income (AMI) may qualify for loan […]

Houses are becoming more expensive not to mention the ever rising mortgage rates. However, the prices do vary according to where the single family homes are located and the buyer’s house choice according to Gay Real Estate Experts. Buying a home is always a wise investment, but be aware of the factors that make homes affordable or expensive those include; location, location, location. Influence of Location on House Price You can visit lendingtree.com to carry out an analysis on the […]