Oh, sure, many people say you should move to California.  The idea of living in this welcoming state may be appealing, but did you know there are some reasons why you really don’t want to move there?  Don’t listen to that gay or lesbian real estate agent—California is certainly no place to live, and the coast should be right out!  Here are a few reasons why. The Beaches Really, who wants to visit the beach every day?  The golden sand, […]

Connecticut is often imagined as a picturesque state, especially in the fall.  The trees turn amazing colors, and people take long drives through the area to see them.  But, of course, there’s more to Connecticut that trees.  The state is one of the oldest in the nation, and it’s home to a number of major industries and universities, including Yale.  It’s also home to a large number of LGBT people, and there’s a reason for that. An Early Win Back […]

Living in New York City isn’t necessarily what you’d expect it to be.  That’s why gay and lesbian real estate agents often surprise their clients when they tell them that the Big Apple isn’t like it appears on TV.  Yes, the rent is high and the subways aren’t always a pleasant experience, but the city more than makes up for it.  Here are a few things you might want to know about NYC before you make the move. Avoid the […]

Thinking about moving to Las Vegas?  The city is known for gambling, amazing US casinos, and quickie marriages, but should an LGBT single or couple move there?  As you’d probably expect, Las Vegas is open to just about anything, and that includes the LGBT community.  Any gay or lesbian Realtor will tell you that Vegas is quite welcoming and, in fact, is really nothing like most people think.  The strip is really just a very small part of the city, […]

Are you already thinking about what pride events you want to go to this coming year, or maybe you’re going to factor in this large celebration into where you plan on moving next.  Pride can, after all, be a good way of judging just how welcoming a city is to LGBT people and how active the community is.  Many gay and lesbian real estate agents will be able to tell you what the pride celebrations are like in their cities, […]

Many people point to things such as the legality of same-sex marriage as signs that the LGBT community has become much more accepted, but while that’s certainly true of the LGB part of the acronym, transgender people still face major discrimination.  Caitlyn Jenner is proof of this—while many have celebrated her decision to live her life according to her personal truth, many others have derided her.  When it comes to real estate, gay and lesbian Realtors will tell you that […]

Many gay and lesbian realtors have LGBT clients who ask about living in the gay neighborhood or gayborhood of their city.  There’s nothing wrong with this, but it does perplex some people.  What makes a gayborhood so much better than other parts of the city?  What, in fact, makes this area so different from any other neighborhoods other than the people who live there?  That’s actually the key difference, of course—a gayborhood is predominantly home to LGBT people.  Other than […]

Thinking about moving to Indiana?  If so, Indianapolis may be on your list of potential destinations.  There are a number of gay and lesbian real estate agents in the city, and they can tell you all about the capital of the state.  It’s the second largest city in the Midwest, for example, so you know you won’t be alone in the LGBT community.  The city’s residents are about as diverse as their economy, which includes major corporations in areas such […]

On October 12th through the 14th, gay and lesbian real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, and many others who work in the industry headed to Fort Lauderdale for the 2015 National LGBT Real Estate Conference.  This annual gathering is organized by the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals and included a number of speakers from some of the top real estate agencies and other organizations in addition to breakout sessions, presentations, and more.  This was the second year […]

Washington state has been a draw for LGBT people in recent years as many have moved to Seattle and other cities due to the progressive stance the state has taken in regards to LGBT rights.  Washington has been a leader in LGBT rights in many ways, including allowing domestic partnerships as early as 2007 and repealing its sodomy laws back in 1975. Marriage and Spousal Benefits While Washington didn’t legally recognize same-sex marriages until 2012, the state did begin providing […]