Are you considering a move to Kentucky? The state got some negative press when the state Senate passed Bill 180, what many call the License to Discriminate Bill. It would make it legal for businesses or individuals to actually deny services to those they feel violate their deeply held religious beliefs, including LGBT people. But this one bill isn’t indicative of how the entire state sees the LGBT community. Living in Kentucky can be a great experience for some. Let’s […]

Many cities in Florida are popular with LGBT people, but only three of these cities rated a perfect score in the 2016 Human Rights Committee Municipal Equality Index. This index rated over 500 cities across the country on a number of factors related to LGBT inclusiveness. Out of these cities, only 60 received a score of 100. In addition to its three top scoring cities, the state has a number of other cities that scored fairly high. Orlando For the […]

Dallas and Fort Worth are both known to be very LGBT friendly, but what about the suburbs? Is the DFW Metro, as it’s known, really the better place to live? National ranking recently released say yes, although there are a number of people who dislike Dallas simply because of the traffic. However, the Human Rights Campaign has given both Dallas and Forth Worth a score of 100 on their 2016 Municipal Equality Index. This index is the HRC’s survey of […]

If you’re moving to Michigan, you may be a bit concerned at first. After all, the state isn’t known for being one of the leaders of LGBT rights. However, there are a number of cities in the state that are quite open and progressive. While some of the smaller towns are more conservative, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a gay or lesbian real estate agent in larger cities. Here are some of the most open and welcoming cities in […]

Most people wouldn’t think to look at Twitter to find a place to live. However, a study done by Abodo has scanned a large number of tweets to get an idea of the most anti-LGBT cities. The company did a search on Twitter for 154 different terms. Some were related to the LGBT community, while others focused on derogatory terms for gender and race. Over 10 million tweets met their search terms. The team categorized these tweets and ranked the […]

Does it seem like you’re looking for love in all the wrong places? Ever since same-sex marriage was legalized, many LGBT couples have tied the knot. Getting married is more than simply declaring that they love each other—it also gives these couples a multitude of legal protections, including joint ownership of their property, medical visitation rights, and much more. But for those who are single, being invited to wedding after wedding seems like it’s rubbing salt in the wound, especially […]

North Carolina doesn’t always have the best reputation among the LGBT community, but there’s no reason to let the actions of a few ruin the entire state for you. As many gay and lesbian real estate veterans will tell you, there are many great cities in North Carolina that are welcoming to everything. In fact, North Carolina is actually home to a good number of LGBT residents. If you’re thinking of moving to the state, here are some of the […]

Now that marriage equality is the law of the land and most of the challenges to said decision have been defeated, LGBT couples are free to get married without any roadblocks. Many are, but after the “I do’s” are done, some couples look at each other and realize they’re not sure what to do next, especially when it comes to their housing and real estate. This isn’t necessarily an LGBT issue—some straight couples also don’t realize how changing their marital […]

Mississippi may be the perfect home for you despite what stereotypes may say. The state is in the south, but that doesn’t mean all of Mississippi or its citizens oppose LGBT rights. In fact, there are several cities that have created their own non-discrimination resolutions, and the views of residents regarding LGBT rights have changed over the years. Low Cost of Living One of the reasons Mississippi is so attractive to people looking to relocate to the south is its […]

Have you ever been to Baton Rouge? While the capital city of Louisiana is often overshadowed by New Orleans, it’s not a bad place to live. In fact, it’s a very lovely port city that serves as a major political and commercial hub for the region. Its port is one of the busiest in the nation, and while it may not be home to Mardi Gras, it’s still a great place to live and work. The LGBT community has a […]