Category Archives: Buying a Home

New York gets a lot of flak for being extremely expensive. Sadly, most of the time this reputation is completely deserved; the state has some of the most expensive neighborhoods and cost of living prices in the country and if you try to cut corners you could end up somewhere that’s less than desirable. However, New York actually has a few neighborhoods that are moderately priced and safer than the surrounding areas, but still have the metropolitan feel that New York is famous for. If you don’t mind waiting a […]

The LGBTQIA movement has taken massive strides in the past few years. It was only 10 years ago that Massachusetts became the first state to allow homosexual couples to marry. While these advances are no doubt amazing, transsexual and intersex people still face a great deal of hardship because of other people. Luckily, there are a great many states that have special statutes that protect them and social climates that welcome them. The following is a list of states (in no particular order) that are exceptionally welcoming to gay, intersex, […]

There are pages and pages of articles devoted to finding affordable places to live. But there aren’t nearly as many resources for those of us with more cash than usual. Whether you’re an older couple that’s finally spending that retirement money, or a young person with a high power career and money to burn, these 3 places are sure to please. Hawaii Hawaii is highly regarded as one of the best tourist spots in the U.S. But for some reason, everyone is too intimidated to actually get up and move there. […]

At the end of the day, real-estate is a business. And in every business there’s bound to be a few bad deals. Things like structural issues or faulty plumbing aren’t obvious to the average homebuyer, and some problems might even slip past your inspector and you may not even know if you need to hire a sewer line cleaner so you can get some septic tank pumping done or Drainfield Restoration. Having sewer video inspections ahead of fixing your home can save you costs on sewer problems for a lifetime’s […]

Picture yourself purchasing a beautiful bag of produce from the grocery store. The ones at the top look shiny and fresh. But as you eat more and more of them, you find out that the ones towards the bottom that were out of sight were spoiling. Many homebuyers suffer a similar issue when they search for single family homes for sale. They buy houses that look beautiful on the outside, but then a few months later they notice all sorts of nicks and structural problems that could’ve been found during […]

There are a ton of things to consider when you decide to buy a new home. Should you buy pre-owned, or freshly built? What area should you move to? What’s your minimum and maximum price point? Buying a new home that’s being freshly constructed by Sami Construction services has quite a few perks. For example, there’s no likelihood of past wear and tear damage; however, the buying process can be a bit more confusing than usual. Because of this, you absolutely need representation. Look for agents who have the proper […]

Texas might not show up on your radar of great places for LGBT folk to live. There are a few good reasons for this, as LGBT rights in Texas aren’t the most progressive. However, there are quite a few reasons why moving to Texas might be a good idea depending on your circumstances. Texas Is Heavily Influenced By Spanish Culture Texas has a huge Hispanic population, which means that every aspect of the local flavor is filtered through the Spanish cultural lens. In fact, street signs and product labels sometimes […]

The term ‘real estate agent’ is generally used interchangeably between both types of agents, but there is a difference. Following is a general definition and duties of an agent and a broker. Real Estate Agent A real estate agent is a person that has passed both state and national exams to become licensed by the state where they will be working. The requirements vary, depending on state laws, but general qualifications include minimum age and education and/or experience and real estate pre-license or college courses. Once licensed, an agent must […]

The best thing you can do before moving to a different state is to get to know the job market. After all, it’d be silly to move somewhere and get a shiny new mortgage without having a way to pay for it! Luckily there are many places for the LGBT community to settle down with a promising job and to fit right in with the community! California and Washington California and Washington are both tied for the number 5 spot. In 2014, their job markets both saw a 2.2% increase […]

There are so many reasons to move to New York! Let’s start with the fact that many people regard the Big Apple as the northeastern mecca of gay culture. This name is rightfully deserved, as New York’s legislation is very LGBT friendly. New York has recognized same-sex domestic partnerships since 1998, and has had legal gay marriage since July of 2011. Since 1995, New York has given benefits to same-sex partners of state workers and there is also a law against homosexuality being used for defamation purposes. New Yorkers can […]