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GayRealEstate.com, a leading real estate platform dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community, has announced a significant enhancement to its agent signup process, furthering its commitment to fostering inclusivity and embracing gender diversity. With this proactive move, GayRealEstate.com aims to create a more representative real estate industry that values and supports individuals of all gender identities. Recognizing the importance of diversity within the real estate sector, GayRealEstate.com
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, found that many of their LGBTQ clients worry their children will face discrimination. The GayRealEstate.com team is committed to supporting LGBTQ families and will continually work for the equal treatment of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, or that of their parents. Between 2 and 3.7 million children under age 18 have an LGBTQ parent, and approximately 200,000 of them
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, found in a recent survey that many LGBTQ home buyers and sellers face discrimination among agents and other contacts in the real estate transaction process. In confluence with this information, the legal protections for LGBTQ homeowners vary by state and are not federally mandated. GayRealEstate.com continues to work toward parity for all people in the real estate transaction process. LGBTQ people face
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recognizes the struggles many LGBTQ people face when trying to start a family. The GayRealEstate.com team is committed to supporting LGBTQ families and is working to improve the process by providing both financial assistance to organizations making legal leeway and providing a service allowing families to focus on finding the perfect home without the worry of discrimination. Between 10 to 30 percent of LGBTQ
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recently surveyed their more than 1,500 partner agents and found that the vast majority of their LGBTQ clients are married. This, in confluence with other survey findings, supports the assumption that LGBTQ buyers tend to be family-oriented and place a high value on family-friendly, accepting areas in which to settle. In 2018, one of the leading reasons LGBTQ homebuyers were interested in homeownership
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recently surveyed their more than 1,500 partner agents and found that the vast majority of their LGBTQ clients demand non-judgment and equality in representation: highly prioritizing a trusting and supportive demeanor in their preferred realtor. As a demographic that is discriminated against, the LGBTQ community may place a higher importance on feeling comfortable with, and accepted by, those assisting with
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recently surveyed their more than 1500 partner agents and found that the vast majority of their LGBTQ clients prefer living an urban lifestyle versus a suburban one. This may correlate with the lower percentage of LGBTQ individuals with children, as opposed to heterosexual and/or cisgender individuals, and increased protection from discrimination available in some cities. Lesbian, gay, bisexual
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, reports that as adoption among same-sex couples has increased exponentially, so has the demand for safe, adequate housing options among LGBTQ parents. Between 10 to 30 percent of LGBTQ homebuyers are parents, according to a recent survey of GayRealEstate.com’s more than 1500 partner agents. While many are biological children, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the growing number
Read MoreJeff Hammerberg, founding CEO of GayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, was recently featured on the wildly popular podcast, QUEERY. QUEERY is a trending podcast that features hour-long conversations between host/standup comic, Cameron Esposito, and some of the brightest luminaries in the LGBTQ community. Throughout their discussion, Hammerberg speaks with Esposito about joining the U.S. Navy at 17, his religious upbringing and his journey in real estate
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, conducted a survey and found that that a majority of LGBTQ homebuyers prioritize “environmentally conscious communities” as important. Previously located in Colorado, the GayRealEstate.com team recently moved to California, a top state for environmental consciousness, in part drawn to the state’s eco-friendliness. The survey found that about 50 percent of homebuyers consider a
Read MoreIn many real estate markets throughout the nation, gayborhoods– neighborhoods with the reputation of providing safety and inclusivity to LGBTQ residents– are in great demand. Homes sold in these areas are valued up to 294 percent more than homes in surrounding metro areas. GayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, financially supports GLAAD (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), an organization promoting
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recently surveyed their more than 1,500 partner agents and found the biggest trend among their LGBTQ clientele is the priority of finding a safe, welcoming neighborhood. Among those surveyed, about 69.62 percent stated that the neighborhood is even more important than the actual house among LGBTQ homebuyers and sellers. The trend with the most momentum among LGBTQ buyers and sellers by a margin of about 50
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, strives to educate on the mental health issues disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ community and to advocate for the resources needed to support those who may be struggling. Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Likewise, LGBTQ people are at a higher risk
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, is incorporating data collection and analysis to provide their clients improved services and targeted benefits. GayRealEstate.com is using data collected by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) to offer their clients (and potential clients) solutions to their needs in focused, intentional deliverables. GayRealEstate.com is dedicated to eliminating the stress and uncertainty of searching for
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, is incorporating data collection and analysis to provide their clients improved services and targeted benefits. Most recently, GayRealEstate.com is using data collected by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) to offer their clients (and potential clients) targeted solutions to their needs in focused, intentional deliverables. GayRealEstate.com is dedicated to eliminating the stress and uncertainty of
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, is proudly observing Pride Month in June. As part of this observation, the GayRealEstate.com team is revisiting the history of Pride Month, including the events surrounding the Stonewall Riots in 1969. A rich history of subversion and challenging social norms preceded Pride Month including the Mattachine Society organizing protests in response to news about prison work camps for homosexuals in Cuba in 1965
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, participated in the annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast which occurred from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on May 15 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event was held to celebrate the life of Milk, bolster the coalition of diverse communities in the region and raise funds for educational and support efforts in the greater Palm Springs community. The breakfast was hosted by Palms Springs PRIDE which sought to
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court will soon determine whether sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). GayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, shares a reminder of their promise to always support groups that further the advancement of protections for the LGBTQ community and to always provide services that represent the best interests of each client, no matter their sexual
Read MoreJeff Hammerberg, founding CEO of GayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, is releasing his new e-book Ready to Retire? Making Your Retirement Goals a Reality: A Guide for the LGBTQ Community for free download. Ready to Retire? Making Your Retirement Goals a Reality: A Guide for the LGBTQ Community provides an extensive guide for those facing the exciting new chapter of retirement, with a special focus on the unique needs of LGBTQ retirees. The book is geared both
Read MoreAs many LGBTQ individuals, and youth in particular, report feelings of isolation and unacceptance from their communities, which can contribute to other social and personal issues, it’s important to work toward real change for the purpose of equality and acceptance. GayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, supports efforts to foster inclusive communities where LGBTQ families and individuals can grow and thrive. Around 80 percent of gay and
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recognizes cities, like Palm Springs, as areas advancing progress in the United States, in each of their respective regions. The group works with extensively vetted agents, in these areas and others, to provide clients with a real estate team that understands the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals. Legal protections and overall LGBTQ-friendliness can greatly impact how comfortable LGBTQ individuals feel in an
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, recently announced their list of “Best LGBTQ Retirement Communities.” The GayRealEstate.com team incorporated their wealth of knowledge, stemming from more than 25 years of pairing clients with compatible neighborhoods and communities, with further relevant data to identify some of the best places for LGBTQ retirement. The senior population is rapidly growing. Today, there are three million LGBTQ
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, has released their list of cities with the most (or the best host cities for) LGBTQ-friendly universities in America. The GayRealEstate.com team assembled the list to provide a tool for those seeking a safe area to learn and thrive. The agency used their own in-house expertise paired with analytics from the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index, results from a survey conducted by The Princeton Review
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service which connects buyers and sellers with compatible agents, has identified the areas with the most advanced LGBTQ communities, those places which attract newcomers for their egalitarian environments, strong protections and flourishing LGBTQ-ran businesses. The group works with extensively vetted agents, in these areas and others, to provide clients with a real estate team that understands the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals. The GayRealEstate.com team analyzed data
Read MoreJeff Hammerberg, founding CEO of GayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, is releasing his new e-book Real Estate Tips for the LGBTQ Home Buyer: Your Guide to Purchasing the Home of Your Dreams for free download. Real Estate Tips for the LGBTQ Home Buyer: Your Guide to Purchasing the Home of Your Dreams was written to assist LGBTQ home buyers so that they can avoid intimidation and be prepared for the many factors to consider throughout the process of purchasing a
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, recently earned Business Enterprise Certification from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). GayRealEstate.com connects clients with dependable agents who are dedicated to ensuring that each client is treated equitably and who understand the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals. The NGLCC is the exclusive, third-party certification body that verifies eligible businesses are majority-owned by LGBT individuals, and
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, is reaffirming their support for the mission of expanding protections and rights for LGBTQ individuals, in the housing market and in every area of life. GayRealEstate.com connects people with dependable agents who are dedicated to ensuring that each client is treated equitably and who understand the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals. GayRealEstate.com advocates for these issues, in part, through their continued ideological
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, is announcing their reaffirmed effort to support, financially and otherwise, groups which are dedicated to the unique mental health issues affecting the LGBTQ community. The company is committed to increased awareness and societal support for the serious struggles and mental health issues that many LGBTQ persons battle with everyday. LGBTQ individuals are almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, is announcing their support for the continued and expanded representation of the LGBTQ community in journalism, and all media. GayRealEstate.com believes that LGBTQ persons working in the practice of journalism deserve equal respect and status and advocates for ethical and fair representation of the issues affecting the LGBTQ community. With recent events attacking the legitimacy of the press, the group would also like to
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, promotes the equal respect of all military service members, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification. GayRealEstate.com is a proud supporter of American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), a non-profit Veterans Service Organization of active, reserve and veteran service members dedicated to equal rights and equitable treatment for all present and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. LGBTQ military
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, supports the continued protection of LGBTQ members facing discrimination, and the fear of discrimination, in retirement communities. GayRealEstate.com proudly supports the Gay and Lesbian Association of Retiring Persons (GLARP) and Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE). Three out of four adults age 45 and older who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender said they are concerned about having enough support from
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, recently analyzed the top national mortgage lenders on their policies affecting the LGBTQ community. GayRealEstate.com links clients with trustworthy gay, lesbian and gay-friendly agents who have been interviewed and investigated extensively and maintain equal respect and dedication for all clients. The team is also committed to providing resources and information to help members of the LGBTQ community make secure, informed
Read MoreWhile there are no federal laws which specifically address housing discrimination against LGBTQindividuals, GayRealEstate.com continues its commitment to the mission of aligning LGBTQ home buyers and sellers with gay, lesbian and gay friendly agentswho understand the states, cities and neighborhoods they service. In United States housing law, only 21 states prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and one additional state prohibits discrimination based on sexual
Read MoreIn the face of the recent national dialogue regarding discriminatory practices concerning sexual orientation, GayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, shares a reminder of their promise to always provide gay, lesbian and gay-friendly, trustworthy agents who will represent their patrons’ best interests. On June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Masterpiece Cakeshop v.
Read MoreGayRealEstate.com, a service connecting clients with compatible agents, donates to Sanctuary Palm Springs, a community designed to assist LGBT youth who are transitioning from foster care to self-reliance, in support of underrepresented youth. GayRealEstate.com is passionate about supporting the LGBT community and is committed to the success of LGBT youth. Sanctuary Palm Springs is a program offering educational and skill building training to 18 to 21-year-old LGBT members, who are
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