Category Archives: Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is an exciting but stressful life event and emotions can get out of hand. For example, disputes can arise if you prefer the cute little house on Leaf Street but your partner prefers the condo located closer to town, or the home one partner prefers costs more than the other partner is comfortable spending. North Gaia, a property you’ll both love, will be launched in 2022 by Sing Holdings at Yishun Avenue 9 Singapore District 27. Following are some tips on how gay couples can buy a […]

If you’re considering a move in the near future, one thing that may factor into your decision is how LGBT friendly your new home is.  This is especially true if you’re currently living in a state in which gay marriage is not legal and may want to marry your partner in the near future.  Every year, a number of websites and publications put together lists of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the U.S.  Here are five of the cities that ranked highly in 2014. #1: Long Beach, California – There […]

According to recent research led by Amin Ghaziani, a sociologist at the University of British Columbia, and released in his new book There Goes the Gayborhood, gay men living in historically gay neighborhoods have declined by eight percent in the last ten years. Ghiziani’s research noted that gayborhoods including the Castro district in San Francisco, Chelsea in New York and Boystown in Chicago are changing due to the number of heterosexual households moving into those areas and the number of gay men moving to heterosexual neighborhoods. Mainstream American’s have come […]

Hiring a reputable contractor and that you are comfortable working with him is one of the most important aspects of your kitchen remodeling project. Following are some tips on protecting your interests with the remodel contractor. 1. Ask your friends or your local gay real estate agent to recommend some contractors that they have had a good experience with on their remodel project. Their suggestions can help steer you to some reliable pro concrete contractors who do quality work. 2. Finding a good new construction contractor can be difficult sometimes. […]

Following are Gayrealestate.com’s picks for the top 5 most affordable LGBT beach communities in 2014. Long Neck, Delaware ~ Long Neck is located along the Atlantic Ocean within easy driving distance of Rohoboth, a popular LGBT vacation destination during the summer months. Long Neck features miles of coastline with sandy beaches. According to City-Data, the cost of living in Long Neck is lower than the national average with a rating 80.0. the United States average is 100. Same sex marriage became legal in Delaware on July 1, 2013. Title 13, c […]

One of the most important aspects of preparing to sell your home is setting your asking price.  If you set it too high, you’ll immediately lose potential buyers.  Set it too low and you may end up losing money.  So how do you arrive at that magic number that’s not too high but not too low?  You’ll definitely want to consult your realtor and keep these tips in mind. Find out what your home is worth.  This can be done a few different ways.  In most areas, you can look […]

Buying a home with your partner is an exciting event. Before combining finances and purchasing your home together, there are some things that you should talk about and consider. Following are the top 10 tips for merging LGBT finances when buying a home. 1. Have a discussion about your income, debts, spending habits and your credit history.  This conversation will let you both know where you both stand financially and help you decide how much home you can afford. 2. Create a budget that includes the anticipated mortgage payment, utilities, […]

There are advantages and disadvantages to financing a mortgage with your partner. Careful consideration should be given to issues that could affect you before making a final decision. Top 5 Reasons to Put Mortgage in Both Names 1. If you both have good credit, obtaining a mortgage in both of your names may help you obtain a low interest rate. 2. Using both of your incomes to obtain a mortgage may increase your chances of getting approved for a higher priced home than you could afford alone. 3. When you […]

The legalities of gay marriage and buying your first home together vary depending on factors including the state that you live in. If you are married and live in a state that recognizes same sex marriages, the procedure for buying a home is the same as it is for heterosexual married couples. Those that do not live in a state that recognizes their marriage will be forced to purchase their home as individuals rather than as a married unit. Once you have found a home you would like to purchase […]

Purchasing a home is a huge investment of your time and money. It makes sense that you would want a professional who understands your needs to assist you in the process. Below are the top 10 reasons to hire a Home Selling Realtor. 1. You can be yourself so that you can develop a trusting relationship with your realtor. He will listen to and understand your needs. If you do not trust your realtor and do not believe he or she is working on your behalf, the process can be […]