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Diversity in Action: GayRealEstate.com Enhances Agent Signup Process to Embrace Gender Diversity

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...

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Posted on June 1, 2023

Real Estate Service Finds Many LGBTQ Worry Their Children Will Face Discrimination

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on February 27, 2020

Real Estate Service Provides Solution To Discrimination Concerns Among LGBTQ Clientele

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on January 31, 2020

Real Estate Service Strives To Improve The Adoption Process For LGBTQ

GayRealEstate.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....

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Posted on January 3, 2020

Real Estate Service Finds That The Majority Of LGBTQ Homebuyers Are Married

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on December 18, 2019

Real Estate Survey Finds Accepting, Non-Judgmental Attitude of Realtors Primary Concern

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on November 15, 2019

Real Estate Service Conducts Internal Survey, Finds LGBTQ Homebuyers Prefer Cities to Suburbs

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on October 31, 2019

As Adoption Among Same-Sex Couples Continues to Increase so Does the Need for Safe Housing and Inclusive Communities

GayRealEstate.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....

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Posted on October 18, 2019

Founder of GayRealEstate.com Featured on Queery Podcast

Jeff 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...

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Posted on September 25, 2019

Survey finds local environmental policies a top priority among LGBTQ homebuyers

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on August 14, 2019

As demand grows for inclusive communities, real estate service promotes community acceptance 

In 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),...

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Posted on August 13, 2019

Real estate service conducts internal survey, finds safe neighborhoods a top priority among LGBTQ 

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on July 16, 2019

Real estate service announces support for LGBTQ mental health awareness

GayRealEstate.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)....

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Posted on July 6, 2019

Real estate service uses data to provide enhanced offerings

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on June 12, 2019

Real estate service uses data to provide enhanced offerings

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on June 12, 2019

Real estate service observes pride month by revisiting history

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on June 10, 2019

Real estate service attends harvey milk breakfast in support of diverse communities

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on May 23, 2019

In face of supreme court consideration, real estate service will work to ensure tolerance and respect for everyone

The 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...

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Posted on May 9, 2019

Real estate entrepreneur releases e-book of tips on how to navigate and prepare for retirement

Jeff 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...

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Posted on April 17, 2019

LGBTQ individuals and families struggle to find inclusive communities, real estate service supports progress

As 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...

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Posted on April 9, 2019

Real estate service recognizes cities with LGBTQ leadership as great, progressive places to live

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on March 8, 2019

Real estate service announces their list of "Best LGBTQ Retirement Communities"

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on February 5, 2019

Real estate service identifies cities with most LGBTQ-friendly universities

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on February 5, 2019

Real estate service has identified areas with most advanced, flourishing LGBTQ communities

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on January 20, 2019

Real estate entrepreneur releases E-book for LGBTQ home buyers

Jeff 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...

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Posted on January 17, 2019

Real estate service earns business enterprise certification from NGLCC

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on December 11, 2018

Real estate service supports mission to expand security for those with less legal protections

GayRealEstate.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,...

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Posted on December 4, 2018

Real estate service announces concerted effort to support LGBTQ persons battling mental health issues

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on November 12, 2018

Real estate service announces support for LGBTQ representation in media

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on November 12, 2018

Real estate service respects and supports LGBTQ members serving in military

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on October 24, 2018

Real estate service supports further protection of LGBTQ elderly

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on October 12, 2018

Real estate service provides LGBTQ-friendly rating metric of top-10 national mortgage lenders

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on September 18, 2018

No legal ramifications for anti-gay housing discrimination in 28 states

While 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...

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Posted on August 17, 2018

In face of supreme court decision, real estate service promises tolerance and respect

In 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...

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Posted on June 13, 2018

Real estate service donates in support of LGBT youth community

GayRealEstate.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...

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Posted on June 2, 2018