Category Archives: Buying a Home

Boystown is one of the most famous gay neighborhoods of Chicago, but it’s more than that—it’s actually the first recognized gay neighborhood in the country.  Many LGBT people flocked to Boystown, which quickly became one of the biggest gay and lesbian cultural centers.  Over the years, gay neighborhoods have come and gone, but Boystown is still going strong.  In fact, in 2014, it was named the World’s Most Incomparable Gay Neighborhood by Out Traveler magazine.  The award was voted on by the readers of the magazine, so it’s more than […]

Oh, sure, many people say you should move to California.  The idea of living in this welcoming state may be appealing, but did you know there are some reasons why you really don’t want to move there?  Don’t listen to that gay or lesbian real estate agent—California is certainly no place to live, and the coast should be right out!  Here are a few reasons why. The Beaches Really, who wants to visit the beach every day?  The golden sand, the bright blue water, the warm breeze… why in the […]

Connecticut is often imagined as a picturesque state, especially in the fall.  The trees turn amazing colors, and people take long drives through the area to see them.  But, of course, there’s more to Connecticut that trees.  The state is one of the oldest in the nation, and it’s home to a number of major industries and universities, including Yale.  It’s also home to a large number of LGBT people, and there’s a reason for that. An Early Win Back in 1971, Connecticut revamps its sodomy laws, making consensual sodomy […]

Thinking about moving to Las Vegas?  The city is known for gambling, amazing US casinos, and quickie marriages, but should an LGBT single or couple move there?  As you’d probably expect, Las Vegas is open to just about anything, and that includes the LGBT community.  Any gay or lesbian Realtor will tell you that Vegas is quite welcoming and, in fact, is really nothing like most people think.  The strip is really just a very small part of the city, and the rest of Las Vegas isn’t nearly as glitzy, […]

Many people point to things such as the legality of same-sex marriage as signs that the LGBT community has become much more accepted, but while that’s certainly true of the LGB part of the acronym, transgender people still face major discrimination.  Caitlyn Jenner is proof of this—while many have celebrated her decision to live her life according to her personal truth, many others have derided her.  When it comes to real estate, gay and lesbian Realtors will tell you that transgender people are often the victims of discrimination. The Lack […]

Thinking about moving to Indiana?  If so, Indianapolis may be on your list of potential destinations.  There are a number of gay and lesbian real estate agents in the city, and they can tell you all about the capital of the state.  It’s the second largest city in the Midwest, for example, so you know you won’t be alone in the LGBT community.  The city’s residents are about as diverse as their economy, which includes major corporations in areas such as transportation, business, education, health, government, leisure, and manufacturing.  Of […]

On October 12th through the 14th, gay and lesbian real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, and many others who work in the industry headed to Fort Lauderdale for the 2015 National LGBT Real Estate Conference.  This annual gathering is organized by the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals and included a number of speakers from some of the top real estate agencies and other organizations in addition to breakout sessions, presentations, and more.  This was the second year for the conference, and more than 250 people attended. Keynote […]

Washington state has been a draw for LGBT people in recent years as many have moved to Seattle and other cities due to the progressive stance the state has taken in regards to LGBT rights.  Washington has been a leader in LGBT rights in many ways, including allowing domestic partnerships as early as 2007 and repealing its sodomy laws back in 1975. Marriage and Spousal Benefits While Washington didn’t legally recognize same-sex marriages until 2012, the state did begin providing benefits to LGBT partners of state employees in 2001.  Unfortunately, […]

If you move into certain neighborhoods, apartment complexes, or condos, you may find that you have to abide by a number of rules and regulations set down by the neighborhood homeowners association.  In many cases, these are fairly simple—keep your yard in good condition, don’t put up an ugly metal carport, and don’t leave piles of garbage on the porch, try to always have some garbage bins for easy garbage hauling. But some LGBT residents have had issues with homeowners associations.  The most recent incident has occurred in Australia, but […]

Gay and lesbian realtors don’t just work for gay and lesbian people—anyone in the LGBT community and even straight people often hire them.  Those who are transgender may feel especially comfortable working with a gay or lesbian real estate agent because they know they won’t be judged. While gay and lesbian people have become more accepted, transgender people still have a long way to go.  For example, while Caitlyn Jenner may have received a number of compliments, she was also derided and made fun of by a number of people, […]