Thinking about moving to Idaho?  You might be surprised at how LGBT friendly the state is.  Boise has actually been named one of the queerest cities in the country thanks to its theater community and its legal protections.  It also has the Idaho Gay Rodeo Association, which is very active, and other Pride events.  If you’ve been thinking about finding a gay or lesbian Realtor to help you move to Idaho, here are some more facts that could further influence […]

When considering a move to a new state, some LGBT house hunters like to see what some of the top gay and lesbian organizations have to say about their new home.  There are some organizations out there that rank states, cities, and businesses by according to how welcoming they are.  These same groups may also be more visible in certain cities, which is great if you enjoy volunteering with a charitable organization.  Here are some of the best LGBT organizations […]

As one of the most southern states, few gay or lesbian people think about moving to Georgia.  But while the state’s reputation may be deserved in some parts, others are much more accepting.  Atlanta, for example, is home to a fair number of LGBT people. Georgia is worth considering.  Let’s take a look at the state’s history with LGBT laws. Sodomy Laws The state was actually fairly late in removing its sodomy laws.  They were still on the books until […]

For many LGBT people, the idea of living in San Francisco is heaven—it’s the city of acceptance, the place you can walk down the street holding hands with your partner without fear of being called names.  You can shop at all the amazing stores on Castro street, eat great food, and enjoy the cool sea breeze.  But a lot of people move out to San Francisco without really looking at what life in the city is really like.  That’s why […]

Colorado is known for its snow, Pike’s Peak, and, more recently, the legalization of marijuana.  But the state is also known for being fairly liberal in some ways.  LGBT people who are considering a move to Colorado will certainly want to know what the state has to offer.  Gay and lesbian real estate professionals can certainly tell you about the best places to live in Colorado and provide you with some basic information about how the state treats its LGBT […]

If you ask a gay or lesbian Realtor about LGBT friendly cities, you’ll probably expect to hear names like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City.  However, there are a number of surprisingly LGBT friendly cities out there that people don’t often think of.  We’ve listed some of these before, but here are a few more cities you might consider moving to if you’re looking for places that are both welcoming and not as expensive as New York or California. […]

Thinking about moving to Rhode Island?  The state has a number of LGBT celebrations, including the Providence LGBTQ Film Festival, a Youth Pride event, and much more.  There are many reasons you might want to move to the state, including the fact that it is one of the more progressive places in the U.S. Rights Rhode Island was ahead of the curve in same-sex marriage, recognizing civil unions in 2011 and full marriage in 2013.  The legislation legalizing same-sex marriage […]

Are you thinking of moving to Pennsylvania?  If you ask a gay or lesbian real estate agent about the LGBT community in the state, you may be surprised to learn that many cities in Pennsylvania are very welcoming.  The state itself legalized same-sex marriage in May of 2014 following the Whitewood v. Wolf case.  Prior to that, Philadelphia offered a domestic partnership registry. Other LGBT Rights in the State One of the things that many gay and lesbian couples want […]

Many LGBT people feel like Utah is one of the most oppressive states when it comes to gay rights because it’s the home of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), usually referred to as the Mormons.  However, while they do call Salt Lake City their home, not everyone in the state is a part of the Mormon religion.  In fact, many are not, and there are a number of ways in which Utah is actually very welcoming […]

The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) conducted a survey in April of 2015 to see what trends could be identified in the LGBT real estate market.  This survey has 1,798 participants.  So what did the 2015 LGBT Home Buyer and Seller Survey show?  Let’s take a look! The Key Factors LGBT People Look for in a Neighborhood If you asked a gay or lesbian real estate agent what their LGBT clients look for in a […]