Those in the LGBT community who are considering a move to Indiana, Kansas City, or Florida will be pleased to hear that these three states (or cities in these states, as is the case with Indiana) have continued moving in the right direction as far as rights and protections go. Many gay and lesbian real estate agents are asked about LGBT rights when people are considering a move to a new state, and no one likes to hear that there […]

While marriage equality may have finally swept the nation, LGBT citizens haven’t been as lucky when it comes to employment.  There are still a good number of states where employers can fire you for being gay, lesbian, or transgender.  Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem likely to change in the immediate future.  It’s a concern that many gay and lesbian Realtors have, especially those that work for a firm in a state with no protection.  If you’re looking for a move, here […]

Many people have questions about the city they are considering moving to, but if you’re a member of the LGBT community, you’re likely to have many more questions than the average person.  That’s because you will want to know if you’ll be accepted in your new home.  A gay or lesbian real estate agent can be very helpful in this process, especially if you haven’t made the move yet and are in need of help finding a home.  If you’re […]

Most real estate agents are always looking for new clients and to expand their client base with the help of  SEO for commercial real estate companies.  This has led many to start looking specifically at the LGBT community.  While some Realtors already advertise their services in newspapers and websites aimed at LGBT readers, others are just now seeing the advantages of this.  However, there’s a vast difference between marketing yourself to a community and being friendly and inclusive.  If you […]

If you’re a member of the LGBT community and you live in an area such as the deep south or somewhere that’s been in the news for the anti-LGBT stance of its politicians, you might have friends or family asking you why you haven’t moved somewhere else yet.  But picking up your life and relocating certainly isn’t quick, easy, or simple!  In fact, for some people, it’s just not an option.  Here are some reasons why you might find yourself […]

Now that same-sex marriage is legal, the LGBT community is changing and adapting to the new normal.  This new year and new status quo is sure to bring new trends to the LGBT community.  These new trends will include more than just more same-sex marriages—it will include greater visibility, a move for more rights, and many other trends. More Homebuyers In the second half of 2015, many same-sex couples married.  Now that they’ve done that, many are preparing to do […]

Eureka Springs is one of Arkansas’s magical cities that looks like it has come straight out of a storybook.  It’s hidden away in the Ozark Mountains, and while only a little over 2,000 people live there, there are many, many more in Eureka Springs on any given day.  It’s a huge tourist destination, and for many reasons: the music shows, the antique stores, the Victorian architecture, and the gorgeous views.  It’s called The Little Switzerland of America, and people love […]

Many gay and lesbian Realtors expect to see a good number of LGBT couples looking to buy a home now that they are legally married. However, you may want to take a look at what the market looks like before you do.  Here are a few trends experts are predicting will dominate the real estate market during the rest of 2016, but always do research on the local market before buying or selling. The Market Will Normalize The housing market […]

Boystown is one of the most famous gay neighborhoods of Chicago, but it’s more than that—it’s actually the first recognized gay neighborhood in the country.  Many LGBT people flocked to Boystown, which quickly became one of the biggest gay and lesbian cultural centers.  Over the years, gay neighborhoods have come and gone, but Boystown is still going strong.  In fact, in 2014, it was named the World’s Most Incomparable Gay Neighborhood by Out Traveler magazine.  The award was voted on […]

If asked about moving to Wyoming, many people might respond with “Why?  What’s in Wyoming?”  Oddly enough, early LGBT rights!  While the state may not have been at the forefront of news regarding same-sex marriage, it’s the only state in the country that never published any type of sodomy cases and, by 1977, had removed consensual sodomy from its list of crimes.  Of course, Wyoming isn’t perfect, and gay and lesbian real estate officials can tell you how the state […]