While the name “United States of America” makes this country sound like a unified nation, when it comes to LGBT rights, the states are anything but united.  The people of some states were quick to accept their LGBT brothers and sisters, while others have passed bans that make them second-class citizens.  If you’re considering moving and want to find a home that’s much more LGBT-friendly, here are a few states that many gay and lesbian real estate agents recommend. It […]

If you ask a gay or lesbian Realtor about moving to Iowa, you might expect some sort of joke in reply.  What’s in Iowa?  You might be surprised to learn that Iowa was actually one of the first states to offer a lot of same-sex rights.  It was the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage, but even before then, the state had made a number of steps forward. While some states continued to classify sexual conduct between two consenting same-sex […]

Michigan has been in the news recently due to the Michigan House of Representatives passing a bill that would allow health care workers and others to refuse to provide services to LGBT people and others based on their personal religious beliefs.  While as of December 11, 2014, that bill has not yet passed the Senate or become law, it’s still an alarming look at how the state views its LGBT residents. In fact, Michigan is the site of the first […]

Are you thinking about moving to Kansas City?  It’s a little city that straddles two states, Missouri and Kansas.  With a population of over 2.30 million people, you can expect to meet a good number of LGBT people.  You can also expect to find some of the world’s best barbecue, attend incredible theater and musical performances, and watch a KC Royals game or two. When you first start talking to a gay or lesbian real estate agent about moving to […]

Columbus, Ohio, is a great place for same-sex couples to live.  The city has a very good sized gay community and has appeared on both top ten lists and underrated gay cities lists for years.  Same-sex partners have been able to register on the city’s domestic partnership registry since 2012.  The city also hosts a Pride Parade in June every year. While Ohio is considered one of the Midwestern states, the city of Columbus doesn’t have the same atmosphere as […]

Are you considering a move to Denver?  If you are, you’ll be happy to know that the Mile High City is very gay-friendly.  In fact, the LGBT community in Denver has flourished for many years, and the different events, businesses, and community centers have long histories.  Denver has been listed on a number of great cities for LGBT people to live.  It’s even been called a gay oasis. The LGBT movement in Denver began making waves as far back in […]

New York City – it’s one of the most well-known destinations in the world.  It’s also one of the most important historical LGBT cities.  The Stonewall Inn, site of the famous Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969, is located in the Greenwich Village area of the city.  Many point to Stonewall as the event that began the LGBT liberation movement.  New York City was also one of the first cities to host a pride parade and to be home to […]

Do you want to live in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.?  It might surprise you that even with the constant bickering between political parties, the capital is actually very welcoming and diverse.  Residents can read both the Metro Weekly and The Washington Blade, the city’s two LGBT newspapers.  They can attend Capital Pride, the D.C. pride parade, or one of the many other LGBT events in the area.  Of course, there are also the many different museums and other attractions […]

Are you thinking about moving to San Diego, California?  The city isn’t as crazy as Los Angeles—you won’t find eight-lane highways full of cars or spot any famous celebrities at the grocery store (unless it’s the week of the San Diego Comic Con).  The city is also not quite as high-profile as San Francisco, the gay mecca of California.  But despite this, the city is still very LGBT friendly.  There are a number of different gay neighborhoods, plus many gays […]

Many gays and lesbians visit Hawaii for vacation every year.  It’s one of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. and the world.  But what about moving there?  Gay and lesbian real estate agents will tell you that you’d better have a good amount of money set aside if you want to make the move to Hawaii.  Just the cost of international movers and shipping of all of your belongings or re-buying the basics once you arrive will cost […]