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The term ‘real estate agent’ is generally used interchangeably between both types of agents, but there is a difference. Following is a general definition and duties of an agent and a broker. Real Estate Agent A real estate agent is a person that has passed both state and national exams to become licensed by the state where they will be working. The requirements vary, depending on state laws, but general qualifications include minimum age and education and/or experience and real estate pre-license or college courses. Once licensed, an agent must […]

The best thing you can do before moving to a different state is to get to know the job market. After all, it’d be silly to move somewhere and get a shiny new mortgage without having a way to pay for it! Luckily there are many places for the LGBT community to settle down with a promising job and to fit right in with the community! California and Washington California and Washington are both tied for the number 5 spot. In 2014, their job markets both saw a 2.2% increase […]

There are so many reasons to move to New York! Let’s start with the fact that many people regard the Big Apple as the northeastern mecca of gay culture. This name is rightfully deserved, as New York’s legislation is very LGBT friendly. New York has recognized same-sex domestic partnerships since 1998, and has had legal gay marriage since July of 2011. Since 1995, New York has given benefits to same-sex partners of state workers and there is also a law against homosexuality being used for defamation purposes. New Yorkers can […]

When the state ban against same-sex marriage was ruled unconstitutional on January 23, many LGBT citizens in Alabama thought that they at last had equal rights.  The ruling was set to go into effect on February 9, and many planned to get married that day.  However, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore ordered county clerks not to issue marriage licenses, and 20 counties out of the 67 did not.  This was followed by a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court on March 3 that no probate judge could issue […]

Virginia is known for being the home state of many different presidents, for being one of the original 13 colonies, and for being the capital of the Confederate during the Civil War.  The state is also one that isn’t as friendly towards LGBT rights as many would like.  Fortunately, the state is moving towards being more accepting, a fight that is led by the state’s two Democratic Senators. Virginia was one of the first states to ever pass a legal amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage.  The Code of Virginia, which […]

What Items Can My Partner and I Expect to Remain in The Home We Are Considering Purchasing? There are many gray areas when it comes to determining exactly what should stay with the home and what may be removed by the sellers. In general, items that are fixed to the real estate must stay. Sellers may take any personal property that is not affixed to the property unless you have stipulated that it stays in a purchase agreement that both the seller and you and your partner, the purchasers, have […]

The Bible Belt of the U.S. is the term used to refer to states in the south-central and southeastern part of the country.  These states have an overwhelmingly large number of socially conservative religious people, and these evangelical Christians tend to play a large role in politics and society overall.  Church attendance is higher in this area than the national average.  The Bible Belt is generally defined as including all or parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, […]

Purchasing a home is an exciting time in your life. Submitting a winning bid on a foreclosed home that is being sold at an online auction that you and your partner really want to buy can be even more exciting. Before actually making your bid, there are some facts and some pitfalls that you should consider. How it Works When a home is foreclosed on, lenders may sale the home at auction to try to recoup its losses. Some lenders set minimum bids while others do not. Minimum bids may […]

Being a member of the LGBT community in Los Angeles is something of a paradox, especially if you’re in the entertainment industry.  For most people, it’s not a big deal until suddenly it is.  Movie and television stars often stay in the closet for as long as they can because they fear it will hurt their careers, although more and more are refusing to hide who they truly are.  For the average LGBT person living in L.A., there’s no need to remain closeted.  The city is quite accepting and open […]

Nevada is known for being the home of Las Vegas, where money is easy come, easy go, and it’s possible to get married by Elvis.  That’s why it’s somewhat surprising that the state didn’t allow same-sex marriages until 2014.  However, domestic partnerships have been legal since 2009.  While not truly equal, this was just one of the reasons gay and lesbian real estate agents suggested Nevada as a home for their LGBT clients looking to move. Las Vegas is probably going to be too much for some people.  The city […]