Category Archives: Buying a Home

When you move into a new neighborhood, you’re gaining more than just a new house, new yard, and new location. You’re also gaining a brand new set of neighbors. If you’re not one to really talk to your neighbors, you may not plan to deal with them at all. However, most people at least acknowledge their neighbors and are friendly with them. That means you may have to come out to them, especially if they want to be on quite […]

Maybe you’ve just graduated from college, or perhaps you’ve decided it’s time for a change. You might be looking at retirement destinations or have just lost your job and have nothing anchoring you to your current location. Regardless of what’s driving your plans to move, you do need to take some time and carefully decide where the next phase of your life will occur. This decision shouldn’t be made on a lark or by throwing a dart at a map. […]

West Hollywood, sometimes called WeHo, is a part of Los Angeles. It’s one of the largest and most recognized LGBTQ neighborhoods in the country. More than a third of the population identifies as LGBTQ, and the city was one of the first to incorporate protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation. In addition to being home to many people in the community, West Hollywood is also a major tourist destination, and many visit the city to experience its nightlife, […]

While there are many different gay ghettos or LGBTQ-friendly neighborhoods around the country, some have gained more popularity than others. Homebuyers often ask gay and lesbian real estate professionals to find them a home in these areas. For some, living in one of these areas makes them feel safer. For others, it’s the chance to be a part of a community. Some simply love the location and the housing. If you’re looking for a gayborhood to call your own, here […]

Sometimes it’s hard to point to one feature of your home and blame it for why the property hasn’t sold. This is true for homes owned by LGBTQ sellers and straight sellers alike, but sometimes there are some things that do make it more difficult to sell your home. Gay and lesbian real estate agents may point out these features to you when working on how to market your home, and you definitely want to listen to them. Discrimination While […]

When people think of Texas, they don’t immediately think of LGBTQ rights or even active communities. The large cities of that state, though, are fairly liberal and welcoming. Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston have thriving gay and lesbian communities. Houston, in particular, is home to a large LGBTQ community and culture. The history of this community centers around the neighborhood of Montrose. The Beginning of the Gayborhood The neighborhood that is now Montrose began in 1911 as a […]

Considering a move East? Baltimore, Maryland, has a lot going for it. With over 600,000 residents in the city itself and more than 9 million in the Washington-Baltimore combined area, you’re sure to find many people who share your ideas and values. In fact, Baltimore has a thriving LGBTQ community that is very welcoming to new residents. If you’re thinking about a move to Maryland, here are a few reasons why Baltimore might be ideal for you. Mount Vernon and […]

New Orleans, or NOLA as it’s often called, is known for Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and its interesting history with things such as voodoo. But the city also has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ community. Major gay and lesbian icons got their start in the city, including Ellen DeGeneres, jazz musician Tony Jackson, and playwright Tennessee Williams. It Began as a Known but Invisible Community in New Orleans’ history, the LGBT community was something of an open […]

One of the last places you might expect to be a major LGBTQ hub is Eureka Springs. Hidden away in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, this little town of some 2,000 residents features a large statue of Jesus, a number of road signs featuring religious messages, and is near the Ku Klux Klan national headquarters. Despite all of this, the town is considered the gayest place in Arkansas. It’s one of the few places to have passed anti-discrimination laws and […]

Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest cities in the state. Many people live and work in Dallas or in the larger Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. But as a member of the LGBTQ community, is Dallas a good place for you and your family? While it’s true that the city is widely known as one of the more liberal cities in Texas, it’s still in Texas—isn’t the state as a whole less than welcoming to LGBTQ individuals? Fortunately, Dallas truly […]