Gallup has once again compiled a list of the top large U.S. metro areas with high LGBT populations.  The organization does polling like this on a fairly regular basis, and the results are sometimes unexpected.  It’s true that some cities on this list may be surprising, but some are exactly where you’d expect them to rank. Number one, for example, is the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metro area.  The poll shows that 6.2 percent of the population self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]

With more states now recognizing same-sex marriages and providing more protection from discrimination, 2014 was a banner year for LGBT rights and recognition.  Of course, there’s still a lot of work to do, but more and more gay and lesbian realtors are being approached by out couples than ever before.  If you’re looking for a new home, here are the gayest U.S. cities for 2014.  This list was created using an equation that factored in same-sex households, the number of […]

Wisconsin has been something of a paradox when it comes to LGBT rights.  A constitutional amendment passed in 2006 banning same-sex marriages, but it only passed by 59 percent, and every year following that, more and more people changed their stance on the subject.  However, it wasn’t until the case of Wolf v. Walker that the ban was challenged.  A district court judge declared the same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional, a decision upheld by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  When […]

Montana – most people think of it as a big, empty state, and that’s not entirely wrong—a good portion of the state is open plains or mountain ranges.  The Big Sky Country state is home to some incredibly beautiful places, though, including Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. It’s also home to a number of LGBT people. If you’re going to move to Montana, you’re certainly going to want to work with a gay or lesbian real estate agent. […]

Are you set on moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma?  The state has, historically, not been the most LGBT friendly.  In fact, several state legislators have made national headlines after introducing bills that would severely restrict the rights of gay and lesbian citizens of the state.  Even after the Supreme Court’s decision that made same-sex marriage legal in Oklahoma, some legislators and others still attempted to curtain LGBT rights. However, Tulsa is one of the more liberal cities in the state, and […]

Thinking about moving to New Jersey?  A  gay or lesbian real estate agent is definitely a necessity if you are.  New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation, which means you’re going to need some help finding that perfect home.  There are so many people in New Jersey and such little space that it can be more difficult to find a good place to live without some assistance. Fortunately, LGBT people in the state are protected in […]

Thinking about moving to Atlanta, Georgia?  If so, you may be surprised at how welcoming and LGBT-friendly the city is.  Even though it’s one of the largest cities in the south (and, in fact, the U.S. as a whole), Atlanta has a long history with the LGBT community.  In fact, it’s been called the Gay Capitol of the South because of how open and friendly it is. When your gay or lesbian realtor tells you that there are many LGBT […]

With its lack of sun, constant cold, and incredible snowstorms, you might think no one in their right mind would want to move to Alaska.  While it’s true that the northern-most U.S. state isn’t exactly at the top of many people’s list of places to live, the people there love their state.  Alaska hasn’t been one of the states we’ve heard that much about in the fight for LGBT rights, but that doesn’t mean there’s no gay and lesbian community […]

When someone mentions moving to a city that’s very supportive of its LGBT citizens, many people immediately think of San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City.  However, while these cities do have large LGBT communities, there are actually a number of other cities out there that are just as welcoming, if even not more so, than the ones that immediately come to mind.  Here are a few of these underrated LGBT-friendly cities. Albuquerque, New Mexico, may often get passed over […]

When you usually think of welcoming, open places to live, you probably think of large cities.  New York, San Francisco, and Seattle are known for their large, diverse populations.  Smaller cities, on the other hand, are more associated with close-minded groups of people who dislike change and don’t want to live near anyone who isn’t like them.  However, there are some small cities that are surprisingly LGBT-friendly.  Here are a few of them. Eureka Springs, a small mountain city in […]