Louisiana is a melting pot of many different cultures and communities, so it should come as no surprise that the LGBT community in the state is fairly large.  They have worked hard to gain legal rights and protections, including the right to adopt, protections from discrimination in some cities (and at times the state, depending on the statue of the gubernatorial executive order), and is one of only a handful of Southern states to actually have hate crime laws that […]

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more and more LGBT people are moving to states that are traditionally conservative (those that go red during elections, i.e., have mostly Republican leadership). These states often have very few or no anti-discrimination laws or hate crimes. In fact, some of them have legislators and other elected officials actively working to pass laws that would harm LGBT people. So why are more people moving to these states when most would expect it […]

Thinking about moving to Oregon?  The state has a number of LGBT citizens and gay and lesbian real estate agents, and there’s a reason for that.  Oregon was one of the first to legalize consenting same-sex activities (in 1972), and the state is overall fairly welcoming and open.  It offers many different rights to LGBT people and is one of the states to offer a wide range of protections in employment and other areas.  If you’re thinking about moving to […]

If you live in Charlotte, North Carolina, or if you’re planning a move to that part of the country and have been looking for a home, there’s good news: the city council of Charlotte recently approved an expansion to the city ordinance that extends protection to the LGBT community.  This vote came after more than three hours of discussion and testimony from 140 people.  It prevents all businesses from discriminating against customers based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. […]

Illinois has often been considered one of the best Midwestern states for LGBT people to live in because it’s very liberal and welcoming.  The state removed all laws banning consensual same-sex activity in 1962, making it the first state to repeal such laws.  Illinois has also been ahead of the curve in civil unions and same-sex marriage.  Let’s take a look at what the state offers its LGBT citizens and why it may make a great place to live if […]

Florida—warm beaches, Disney World, and spring break!  The state is associated with fun in the minds of many people, and we hear about a number of cities in Florida being great places for LGBT people to live.  But how does the state treat the LGBT community overall? Consenting Same-Sex Sexual Activity The state did not get off to a good start, banning many different sexual acts between consenting adults before it was even officially a state!  In 1868, sodomy laws […]

Everyone knows the Castro District of San Francisco is one of the top LGBT neighborhoods in the world, but few people know that it’s not the only gay neighborhood in the city.  If you’re looking to move to the city and simply can’t afford a house in the Castro (and they are pricy!), you can ask a gay or lesbian real estate agent about one of these two hot areas that are becoming just as popular. The Inner Sunset This […]

Are you working with a gay or lesbian real estate agent to facilitate a move to Kansas?  If so, you may be wondering what sort of things to expect from the state. You have probably heard of some horror stories regarding discrimination and attacks on LGBT people. In 2015, for example, the governor removed an anti-discrimination executive order that provided protection for state LGBT employees. But while that’s true, not all cities in Kansas are unwelcoming. The History of LGBT […]

Maine is located in the most northern corner of the United States.  With its capital in Augusta and several large cities, including Portland, the state is home to more than a million people, despite the fact that it is also one of the smaller states.  But before you decide whether or not Maine is going to be your new home, you probably want to know more about how the state treats its LGBT citizens. Organizations If you’re thinking of moving […]

There are some amazing gay neighborhoods out there, some of which people know about and others that are virtually hidden away.  If you’re thinking about moving to a gayborhood, as they’re called, you should definitely speak to a gay or lesbian Realtor in your area.  They may know of a few hidden gems out there.  You can also look into these gay neighborhoods.  While not every city will have one, a number of places do have areas where LGBT people […]