New Orleans, or NOLA as it’s often called, is known for Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and its interesting history with things such as voodoo. But the city also has a long history of supporting the LGBTQ community. Major gay and lesbian icons got their start in the city, including Ellen DeGeneres, jazz musician Tony Jackson, and playwright Tennessee Williams. It Began as a Known but Invisible Community in New Orleans’ history, the LGBT community was something of an open […]

One of the last places you might expect to be a major LGBTQ hub is Eureka Springs. Hidden away in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, this little town of some 2,000 residents features a large statue of Jesus, a number of road signs featuring religious messages, and is near the Ku Klux Klan national headquarters. Despite all of this, the town is considered the gayest place in Arkansas. It’s one of the few places to have passed anti-discrimination laws and […]

Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest cities in the state. Many people live and work in Dallas or in the larger Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. But as a member of the LGBTQ community, is Dallas a good place for you and your family? While it’s true that the city is widely known as one of the more liberal cities in Texas, it’s still in Texas—isn’t the state as a whole less than welcoming to LGBTQ individuals? Fortunately, Dallas truly […]

If you’re a young individual who has just graduated college or is simply looking for a change, you might be wondering where the most popular places are for Millennials who identify as LGBTQ. If you asked any gay or lesbian real estate agent, you might be surprised to learn that some unlikely cities are actually pretty popular with the younger crowd. Here are a few of the places where LGBTQ Millennials are headed. Seattle Seattle has been one of the […]

If you’ve reached retirement age, you’ve probably been dreaming about how you’ll spend your days. But have you thought about where you’ll spend them? While some people do retire and stay where they’ve been living, others decide to sell their home and move elsewhere. This is especially true if you live in a colder area and have started to feel aches and pains when the temperature drops. If you’re looking to uproot and move somewhere else to spend your golden […]

South Dakota isn’t really known for being an exciting place to live. It doesn’t have a major city such as Chicago, New York City, or Dallas. But just because it doesn’t have a giant metro area doesn’t mean it’s not a great place to call home. South Dakota features some amazing natural sights, quiet towns, and much more. Even better, South Dakota is surprisingly open to those in the LGBTQ community. You won’t find yourself feeling like an outcast here. […]

Have you considered moving to North Dakota? While it’s true this state has one of the lowest LGBTQ populations in the country, that doesn’t mean you won’t be welcomed here. In fact, some of these cities are quite diverse. You may even be surprised to find that some of the places with the most LGBTQ households are actually the smaller towns in North Dakota. Many even have their own gay or lesbian real estate professionals to help you find homes! […]

As one of the southern states, Mississippi does sometimes seem like it’s very anti-LGBTQ. But while certain areas or people may occasionally make the news, you do have to remember that they don’t represent everyone in Mississippi. In fact, there are some great places to live here that are very welcoming and diverse. If you need to move to this state for work or for any other reason, here are some cities to investigate. You might even find a gay […]

Considering a move to Alabama? If you identify as LGBTQ, this might be one of the last places you want to move. You’ve heard horror stories of discrimination and hatred, but fortunately, not all of the state is like that. There are progressive, welcoming cities in Alabama, and you’ll find a number of gay and lesbian real estate professionals on hand to help you find a great home. Here are some of these cities. Montgomery The capital of the state […]

Before same-sex marriage was legal, home buying for the LGBTQ community was something of an uncertainty. Should you both apply for the loan and out yourself to your real estate agent, lender, and everyone else involved? Would you experience some type of discrimination, even if it was done unconsciously? In some cases, the person with the better credit or more stable financial situation would apply for the loan on their own. This came with its own set of issues, of […]