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A condominium, commonly referred to as a condo, is a large building that is divided into single family units that are sold individually. Ownership includes shared community property such as the parking lot, hallway, elevator and the central heat and air conditioning unit. If you are looking for a condo, you will be happy to know Mapletree & Keppelland to launch a waterfront development called The Reef at King’s Dock in 2020/2021 Before purchasing one of the Calder Park Condominiums, you should do some research so that you understand exactly […]

If you’re purchasing real estate with your partner, you may be unprepared for the many different laws concerning who actually owns the property and how things are divided.  That’s because things differ from state to state.  However, most state laws regarding same-sex couples and real estate can be divided into four categories depending on what the state offers. Marriage In states where same-sex marriage is recognized, same-sex couples are treated exactly the same as opposite-sex couples.  Married LGBT couples take title of the purchased property jointly and have all of […]

Same sex unmarried couples face a different set of legal issues than married couples. Failing to plan for the future is the number one mistake that partners make. Some of the home buying pitfalls for same sex unmarried couples are outlined below. 1. Consider putting both of your names on the deed. While it may be tempting to purchase a home with only one of your names on the deed, the partner’s name that is left off will a legal right to the home. This is true even if that […]

Buying rental property with your friends is a business deal and, as with any business deal, there are issues that should be considered before taking that step. Below are 5 keys to buying rental property with friends. 1. Be sure that your friends can be relied on. Entering into a partnership with friends who are not dependable or do not follow through with promises may not be your best choice for purchasing a rental home with. 2. Discuss how much you can collectively afford to spend on a rental property […]

When you’re a same-sex couple and you’re jointly owning property and sharing finances, things aren’t always clear-cut or easy.  Lately, it seems like the laws are changing almost every day—the bans on gay marriage are being struck down, but then they’re immediately given a stay pending a review by a higher court.  This makes it very unclear whether things have actually changed or not.  One area in which many LGBT couples are confused is that of mortgage tax deduction. Married couples or a single person with a mortgage can deduct […]

When a real estate market is fast paced, homes sell quickly and buyers must make swift decisions to avoid losing a home that they have their heart set on purchasing. Following are 6 tips for buying in a fast paced market. 1. Know exactly what you are looking for before you start your search so that you will know you found it as soon as you see it. Sit down and make a list of must-haves, then be prepared to overlook less important aspects of a home if it fits […]

Starting in the 1970s, many LGBT individuals began moving into the same areas.  These neighborhoods, which were also often home to gay bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and other businesses, became known as gayborhoods, gay ghettos, gay districts, or gay villages.  Some of the most well-known examples of these gay districts include the Castro area of San Francisco, the Soho district in London, and the Dupont Circle area of Washington D.C.  Many larger cities used to have very active gayborhoods.  However, today the trend seems to be moving away from these defined […]

Purchasing a home is an exciting but stressful life event and emotions can get out of hand. For example, disputes can arise if you prefer the cute little house on Leaf Street but your partner prefers the condo located closer to town, or the home one partner prefers costs more than the other partner is comfortable spending. North Gaia, a property you’ll both love, will be launched in 2022 by Sing Holdings at Yishun Avenue 9 Singapore District 27. Following are some tips on how gay couples can buy a […]

If you’re considering a move in the near future, one thing that may factor into your decision is how LGBT friendly your new home is.  This is especially true if you’re currently living in a state in which gay marriage is not legal and may want to marry your partner in the near future.  Every year, a number of websites and publications put together lists of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the U.S.  Here are five of the cities that ranked highly in 2014. #1: Long Beach, California – There […]

According to recent research led by Amin Ghaziani, a sociologist at the University of British Columbia, and released in his new book There Goes the Gayborhood, gay men living in historically gay neighborhoods have declined by eight percent in the last ten years. Ghiziani’s research noted that gayborhoods including the Castro district in San Francisco, Chelsea in New York and Boystown in Chicago are changing due to the number of heterosexual households moving into those areas and the number of gay men moving to heterosexual neighborhoods. Mainstream American’s have come […]