If you’re thinking about moving to the Detroit metro area, you’ll be glad to know that the area certainly has a strong LGBT culture. However, it’s interesting to see that this culture is fairly decentralized—there’s not really a main strip or gay ghetto in the area. Some would argue that there are actually three—much of the LGBT culture is split between Royal Oak, Pleasant Ridge, and Ferndale, three of the smaller cities that make up the Metro Detroit area. However, […]

While the LGBT community continues to battle for equal rights today, we’ve come a very long way since June 28, 1969. That’s the date many use as the beginning of the LGBT rights movement. It’s the date of the riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This movement started with police harassing gay individuals at the bar, but it’s resulted in so much more than just protection from harassment. Let’s take a look at how LGBT rights have […]

Looking for a place to move with your girlfriend or wife? While there are many cities out there that certainly welcome lesbians, gays, and everyone else, there are some cities that seem to attract mostly lesbians. If you’re looking for a great lesbian-friendly city, here are some places to add to your list. Northampton, Massachusetts, tops many of the most lesbian-friendly lists out there. Located in one of the first states to provide its LGBT residents with equal rights and […]

Thinking about moving to Arizona? You’ll find a number of gay and lesbian real estate agents who can help you find the perfect home there. But before you make this move, you should learn your potential new home and how the state treats its LGBT citizens. Arizona can be a great place to live, especially for those looking for a place to retire to, but the state’s protections are limited, and it’s important that you know how limited they are […]

North Dakota is definitely not known for its large number of residents. In fact, the state ranks 47th in terms of population, even though it’s 19th in terms of size. Despite that, this state features a number of natural resources, low unemployment, and has shown a good amount of growth, both economically and in terms of population, in recent years. Those in the LGBT community may not immediately think of North Dakota as a place to live, but there are […]

If you have children, one of the factors that may play a huge part in your home buying process is the school zone you’ll be moving in to. Some parents spend hours researching the different school options, how well those schools do, and what, if any, is known about the attitudes of the teachers and administrators towards children of LGBT parents. Some may even visit schools to talk with the principals and others about their children’s inclusion and safety. Here […]

Thinking about making the move to Delaware? One of the smallest states in the country, Delaware was also the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and is the home of a large number of historic sites. Less than 100 miles in length, the state has access to beaches, riverfront property (on the Delaware River), and some of the most gorgeous scenery in the New England area. But more than that, Delaware also has a growing LGBT population, and the […]

Are you thinking about moving to New Hampshire?  If you’ve contacted a gay or lesbian real estate agent in the area, you might have talked to them about buying property in New Hampshire.  The state may be one of the smallest in the union, but it’s also one of the most progressive as far in same-sex rights go.  While some states took years to remove their laws against same-sex sexual activity, New Hampshire got rid of those laws back in […]

Real estate agents in the Bay Area have people asking about moving to San Francisco all the time. They have certain ideas of what it would mean to live in what’s often thought of as the gay capital of the U.S. But as any Realtor will point out, the reality of San Francisco is a far cry from how the city is often portrayed in films. Some people take a closer look at SF and realize it’s actually not the […]

When state legislatures start considering bills that many find to be anti-LGBT, no matter what their authors may claim, gay and lesbian real estate agents begin to get nervous.  If these bills pass, LGBT people and their supporters often boycott the state and certainly won’t consider a move there.  But it’s important for the LGBT community to know about these bills, even if they do mean a loss of business for Realtors.  Let’s take a look at some of the […]