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 […]

Texas may not seem like a place a LGBT person would want to move, but you’d actually be surprised at how amazingly different some parts of the state are.  While Texas has certainly earned its reputation as a very conservative state, the three largest metro areas in Texas are very liberal.  Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio all have thriving gay communities.  In fact, Dallas is home to one of the largest LGBT communities in the country. One of the signs […]

Are you ready to move to Chicago?  There are a number of different LGBT neighborhoods in the city, and Chicago is quite accepting of those with different lifestyles.  This diverse city welcomes everyone, which is why while some LGBT people do move into “gay ghettos,” many simply find a neighborhood in Chicago that they love regardless of who else lives in the area.  However, if you want to live in a gay neighborhood, here are some of the most famous […]

San Francisco—the gay Mecca.  Almost everyone in the LGBT community visits the city at least once in their lifetime.  Many want to move to San Francisco because they feel like they will be able to express themselves in the city without any threat of violence.  However, while a lot of people are geared up to move, their dreams come crashing down when they see some of the price tags that accompany homes in the area.  San Francisco isn’t cheap, especially […]

When a married opposite-sex couple goes into a financial institution to get a mortgage, it’s automatically assumed they will both be on the loan.  However, when a same-sex couple applies for a loan, that’s not always the case.  In fact, even in states where gay marriage is legal, a lender may not immediately realize that a same-sex couple is applying as a couple. There really isn’t a huge advantage to being married or applying as two single individuals.  However, when […]

Are you looking for a great new place to live?  While everyone knows that San Francisco and New York City are gay and lesbian havens, few people have heard about some of these up and coming gay neighborhoods.  They’re some of the most popular new places for those in the LGBT community to live, and many of them are quite affordable. The first of these up and coming neighborhoods is Hilltop, located in Tacoma, Washington.  Hilltop is full of older […]

There are a lot of different questions you might ask your realtor when looking at properties, but having a LGBT realtor on hand means you can ask many questions about the legalities regarding same-sex couple homeownership and about the local culture.  While searching online or talking to other people can give you an idea of how you might fit into your neighborhood, realtors often have information about schools, doctors, and other areas you may need to explore if you’re moving […]