Thinking of making the move to Louisiana? While the state may not always be known as the most LGBT-friendly, there are a number of cities in Louisiana that are perfect for gay and lesbian individuals and families. You can work with an LGBT real estate professional to find a home in any of these great cities. New Orleans The most famous city in the state, New Orleans is home to Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and a unique blend of […]

Many people quote the Fair Housing Act when they believe they are being discriminated against by a landlord or seller. However, while this act does provide some protections to the LGBT community, those protections are not as widespread as the protection the act provides to those of differing race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, and familial status. However, the act does stop discrimination if it’s based on non-conformity. This means if the seller won’t accept your offer because they […]

Boystown is a part of Lakeview, a community area located in Chicago. It’s situated on the north side of the city and sits on the shores of Lake Michigan. Lakeview is split into several different sub-neighborhoods, including Lakeview East, where Boystown can be found. This part of Lakeview is incredibly famous in the LGBT community. Most people would think that the Castro part of San Francisco or a neighborhood in New York was the first gay village, but Boystown was […]

Selling your home is a lot of work, especially if you’re still living in the property while it’s being shown to potential buyers. If this goes on for more than a few weeks, it’s going to get stressful. You have to make sure your house is always ready to be shown to clients. There are times you may only have half an hour’s notice that a buyer wants to see the house. If you can’t make everything organized and spotless […]

Moving to a new place through the help of a reputable services like Edmonton Moving Companies with your same-sex partner after purchasing your first home is exciting. You’ve worked with a gay or lesbian real estate agent to find the perfect place to live, and now you’re ready to build your lives together in a house you own. If you haven’t lived together, though, you may be in for a few surprises. Of course, straight couples go through this, too, […]

When you’re considering a new neighborhood to move to, one thing you might look for is an LGBT community center. These centers often form the heart of the LGBT neighborhood and offer a wide variety of services to those in the city. However, there are some LGBT people who don’t really know what these centers have to offer. While each community center has its own unique programs that your gay or lesbian real estate professional may know more about, most […]

There are a lot of different LGBT events going on during the summer months, and you might want to plan out a trip to some of the larger ones. If you’re thinking about moving soon, this can be a great way to see some potential new homes while having fun. Any gay or lesbian real estate agent will tell you that you need to get a feel for a city before you move there, and there’s nothing that will give […]

For many people, Salt Lake City is always a surprising entry on any list of top LGBT cities. It’s easy to forget that the city itself is actually much more liberal and welcoming than many parts of Utah. It has a number of LGBT-owned businesses, bars, restaurants, and clubs. Despite the fact that the Mormon Church is based in the city, it’s not at all what many would expect. Even the church has supported a number of bills aimed at […]

The Human Rights Campaign has completed its fifth Municipal Equality Index. This study looks at how cities across the U.S. rank based on their policies, laws, city hiring practices, school polices, and other practices protect their LGBT citizens. The study looked at the capital cities of each state as well as several hundred of the most populous and largest cities. In Tennessee, that included eight different cities. The highest scoring city in Tennessee was Nashville, which scored a 60. That’s […]

Are you thinking about moving to California to raise your family? There are many welcoming cities in the state, although some of those same cities are fairly expensive. However, if you work with a gay or lesbian real estate agent, you can find a home that is in both an area of town where you feel safe to express yourself and fits your budget. Here are some of the state’s top cities for raising your children or for starting a […]