Category Archives: Buying a Home

There are a lot of different LGBT events going on during the summer months, and you might want to plan out a trip to some of the larger ones. If you’re thinking about moving soon, this can be a great way to see some potential new homes while having fun. Any gay or lesbian real estate agent will tell you that you need to get a feel for a city before you move there, and there’s nothing that will give you an idea of a place’s atmosphere than visiting it […]

For many people, Salt Lake City is always a surprising entry on any list of top LGBT cities. It’s easy to forget that the city itself is actually much more liberal and welcoming than many parts of Utah. It has a number of LGBT-owned businesses, bars, restaurants, and clubs. Despite the fact that the Mormon Church is based in the city, it’s not at all what many would expect. Even the church has supported a number of bills aimed at protecting LGBT citizens, although they always want to make certain […]

The Human Rights Campaign has completed its fifth Municipal Equality Index. This study looks at how cities across the U.S. rank based on their policies, laws, city hiring practices, school polices, and other practices protect their LGBT citizens. The study looked at the capital cities of each state as well as several hundred of the most populous and largest cities. In Tennessee, that included eight different cities. The highest scoring city in Tennessee was Nashville, which scored a 60. That’s slightly higher than the national average score of 55, but […]

Are you thinking about moving to California to raise your family? There are many welcoming cities in the state, although some of those same cities are fairly expensive. However, if you work with a gay or lesbian real estate agent, you can find a home that is in both an area of town where you feel safe to express yourself and fits your budget. Here are some of the state’s top cities for raising your children or for starting a family of your own. Long Beach Long Beach is a […]

When LGBT people are asked if they’re going to look for a home in a Gayborhood or gay ghetto, some may answer yes, while others may have no idea what the term means. While gay neighborhoods were once very thriving communities, today some see them as no longer a necessity. LGBT people are much more accepted and in most locations do not have to fear being attacked by their neighbors. But the gay neighborhood still exists in many cities, and there are still some LGBT individuals and couples who feel […]

Baltimore may not be the capital city of Maryland, but it’s probably the most famous. This city, which is technically not considered part of any county, is known for having the most public monuments per capita than any other city in the country, as about one out of every three buildings is on the National Register. If you’re a part of the LGBT community who loves history, art, and architecture, then Baltimore is for you! The city actually has a pretty good-sized LGBT community, and it’s growing. You’ll find a […]

Are you thinking about moving to Honolulu? Situated on the large island of Oahu, Honolulu is a large port and is considered to be the gateway to the gorgeous state. It’s the most populous city in Hawaii, has many different international businesses, and, best of all, is very LGBT friendly. Both the state and the city itself are quite welcoming to gay and lesbian residents and newcomers, so if you’re considering a move to the tropical state, you may want to give Honolulu a look-over. Of course, you do have […]

Maryland is a great state to live in—it’s near Washington, D.C. and within driving distance of New York City, Philadelphia, and other major East Coast metro areas. The state capital of Baltimore is home to a large number of people itself, and the state’s economy is so good that it has the lowest poverty rate in the U.S. Much of this has to do with the fact that many work in Washington, D.C. or in the satellite government offices and other installations in the state. Maryland also has a number […]

When LGBT people think about moving away from conservative states, most think of one of two places: New York and California. Both can be very expensive, but there are some places in each state that are actually fairly affordable. This is especially true of California. While cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have very high real estate prices and costs of living in general, other cities are not quite as bad. California is also known for being a very liberal state and as the site of the defeat of […]

South Dakota isn’t one of the states a lot of people talk about—it’s not often in the news, and it is only really known to be the home of Mount Rushmore. However, there are many who call the state home, and there are those who may be considering a move to South Dakota. If you’re one of them, you probably want to know what the state’s take on LGBT rights are. You may be surprised about how liberal the state is in some ways and dismayed about how conservative it […]