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 […]

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 […]