If you move into certain neighborhoods, apartment complexes, or condos, you may find that you have to abide by a number of rules and regulations set down by the neighborhood homeowners association.  In many cases, these are fairly simple—keep your yard in good condition, don’t put up an ugly metal carport, and don’t leave piles of garbage on the porch, try to always have some garbage bins for easy garbage hauling. But some LGBT residents have had issues with homeowners […]

Gay and lesbian realtors don’t just work for gay and lesbian people—anyone in the LGBT community and even straight people often hire them.  Those who are transgender may feel especially comfortable working with a gay or lesbian real estate agent because they know they won’t be judged. While gay and lesbian people have become more accepted, transgender people still have a long way to go.  For example, while Caitlyn Jenner may have received a number of compliments, she was also […]

When most people think of Ohio, they don’t really think of much of anything—the state has an unfair reputation as being very boring.  Even with cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, and Akron, most people assume there’s not a lot to do in Ohio.  These people would probably be very surprised to learn that the state is actually very LGBT friendly and is also a popular vacation spot for gays and lesbians. An Underrated State Ohio is often very underrated within the […]

If you’re about to retire, you may be thinking about moving.  Many seniors move to retirement communities for a number of reasons.  Some love starting a new life in their golden years, while others find that the environment is much better for their health.  But moving for retirement has a few extra things you need to consider than if you were just moving due to a new job or other reason.  Here are a few things you should ask your […]

When you’re working with a gay or lesbian realtor, they most likely know where all of the LGBT neighborhoods are.  But what if you don’t really want to live in a gay neighborhood?   One thing you and your realtor can do is look for signs that people in the area are allies or, in other cases, homophobic. Look for Bumper Stickers Check out the cars parks at other homes on the street.  Do you see any rainbow stickers or Human […]

Are you thinking about moving to Minnesota?  As any gay or lesbian realtor will tell you, the state is a nice, if somewhat chilly, place to live.  The winters can get very harsh, especially in the northern part of the state up by the Canadian border.  However, Minnesota has a lot going for it, and it has been a fairly welcoming place for members of the LGBT community. Same-Sex Activity Minnesota was originally formed under Wisconsin law, which included that […]

Many people in the LGBT community have been watching the case in Rowan County, Kentucky.  Following the Supreme Court’s order that all same-sex marriage bans were unconstitutional, states began issuing marriage licenses to all same-sex couples.  However, Kim Davis, county clerk for Rowan County, refused.  After all was said and done, she was found to be in contempt of court for continuing to refuse to issue marriage licenses to anyone, even after a federal judge ordered her to.  Now Davis […]

While LGBT people now have the right to marry in all 50 states, there are still plenty of places out there that are somewhat lacking in other rights.  While gay and lesbian realtors are sure to tell you about many of these issues, it’s up to you to decide if you want to move to one of these states or not.  Here are five states that you might want to avoid while looking for a new home or if your […]

Gay neighborhoods have grown in popularity over the years.  Originally something of a ghetto where gays and lesbians were almost forced to live due to prejudice, today’s gayborhoods are well-to-do areas with higher than average property values.  People flock to them because they want to live there, not because other neighborhoods aren’t welcoming.  But with the gay marriage question now settled and more and more people supporting LGBT rights, do these gay neighborhoods have a future?  Will most fade away […]

Ever since a study done in 2001 on areas with high concentrations of LGBT homeowners and property values, gay and lesbian realtors have continued to notice that gayborhoods often have more expensive real estate.  This phenomenon continues today.  While it’s not always true, studies have shown that neighborhoods where a large number of LGBT people live tend to have overall above-average property values. Of course, this won’t always happen—a home won’t automatically increase in value just because a gay or […]