Home Mortgages: What You Need To Know Once upon a time home mortgages were easy to get; lenders from all around the nation were eager to hand out some money. These days, however, easy mortgages have gone the way of the Dodo. In order to locate a great home mortgage loan that’s easy to get… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Philip Altland, New York City
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Philip Altland combines 30 years of experience in New York real estate with today’s technology. See Philip’s Expanded Listing on Gay Realty Network Here Gay Friendly Realtors and Real… Read more »
Will They Build a Gayborhood in Downtown Las Vegas?
Is a “gayborhood” the next development for downtown Las Vegas? Maybe. Investors are pooling their money to buy swaths of property downtown in the hopes of creating an affordable gay neighborhood. Realtor Jack Levine is one of about four investors. He said lawyers are poring over legal documents this week to form a corporation, and… Read more »
Make Your Home Ready for All Generations
Planning for multigenerational living has been on the rise in recent years. With life expectancies increasing and early baby boomers entering their golden years, this trend is expected to continue. As a result, many of today’s remodeling projects focus on creating spaces that are adaptable to evolving life circumstances. Depending on your family’s needs and… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Gain Confidence In Home Buying With These Tips
Gain Confidence In Home Buying With These Tips When it comes to learning about real estate you want to always keep up to date with the latest knowledge. Getting the most information you can is always beneficial, so make sure you read as much as you can. Here you can find some useful tips you… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Nicholas Yale, Phoenix, Arizona
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Fun and relaxed, Nicholas Yale puts his clients at ease and helps them thru the home buying or selling experience. Phoenix offers great shopping, close to ASU and nightlife…. Read more »
Where Are Jacksonville, Florida’s Gayborhoods?
Wikipedia lists three: Riverside & Avondale: Riverside and Avondale are chiefly residential, but they have some commercial zoning, including several commercial centers that are architecturally integrated with the rest of the neighborhood. Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points: Five Points is a small commercial district centered on and around the five-way intersection between Park, Lomax, and… Read more »
42% of All December Home Sales Were in Cash
Julia Zhu notes that in December, “all-cash purchases accounted for 42.1 percent of all U.S. residential sales, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac, a company that collects and analyzes housing data”: There are a few things driving this. Last summer, interest rates on mortgages jumped sharply. And though rates are still low by historic… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: How To Get The Best Price Possible
How To Get The Best Price Possible Real estate can be a very confusing business. Just when you think it’s a seller’s market, someone comes along and tells you that it’s a buyer’s market. But what does any of that stuff really mean anyway? Read this article to find out some great tips about selling… Read more »
VA Home Loan Centers to Offer Mortgages to Married Gay and Lesbian Couples
Although maybe not in states that discriminate against gays. LGBT Weekly reports: One of the major areas of change facing San Diego-based VA Home Loan Centers and other agencies responsible for administering the VA Home Loan Guarantee to veterans is the question of same-sex marriage. Under federal law, veterans and their spouses are eligible to… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Learn Everything About Home Mortgages In This Article
Lear Perhaps you would like to sell your current home and purchase a different one, or are looking for your first home. In either case, you will need a home mortgage. The information in this article can guide you through the many details of obtaining a mortgage, and help you get the best rate available…. Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Jeff Lempke, Delray Beach, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Your Real Estate Agent who cares. Counseling buyers and sellers in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Highland Beach and Lake Worth. There is something for everyone here in… Read more »
San Jose is a Gayborhood
It’s a boy’s playground in San Jose. There isn’t a shortage of gay nightclubs in the South Bay, even with one that closed recently, only to be reimagined and rise up into the nightlife scene fresh and new again. Finding the gays is somewhat challenging. It’s not the Castro, Halsted, West Hollywood, the Village or… Read more »
San Francisco Condo Prices Up 18% in 2013
San Francisco condominium prices rose 18 percent in December 2013 over the previous year, according to the Condominium Pricing Index released by The Mark Company, an urban residential marketing and sales firm. Yet new construction inventory was 78 percent lower than a year before. “With so few new condominiums now for sale in San Francisco,… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Bobby Peebles, Phoenix, Arizona
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Bobby puts a lot of effort into his client relationshipts, working to locate the perfect dream home or investment property for them. I serve the Greater Phoenix & Maricopa… Read more »
Seattle’s Densest Block
Construction continues on the corner of 3rd and Cedar, at the north end of Belltown, on a 27-story, 298-unit project that will create Seattle’s most densely populated single block. The new project, Dimension by Alta, is scheduled for completion in Spring of 2014. No word yet on rental rates, but the amenities will include a… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgage Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
Home Mortgage Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier There are a lot of people out there seeking home mortgages, but very few are going to find a fair, secure loan. Most will end up paying far too much, and others won’t be able to afford the terms. These are obviously traps you want to… Read more »
Charlotte’s Gayborhoods Featured in Queen’s Feast This Weekend
Several LGBT-friendly spots in Charlotte’s “gayborhoods” appear on this season’s list. Here are a few highlights: South End newcomer Nan and Byron’s (nanandbyrons.com) brings new life to traditional American cuisine with their cutting-edge creations. Peruvian-spiced baked chicken, meatloaf in red wine sauce, and slow-roasted prime rib wait inside the expertly-decorated space that blends urban chic… Read more »
The Upside of Downsizing
In 2011, Jane Johnson doubled down on downsizing. She sold her 5,900-square-foot home in Seattle’s Broadview neighborhood and moved into a 600-square-foot one-bedroom condo in Belltown with a fireplace and patio. While she’s sacrificed 90 percent of her former living space, she says she doesn’t feel that she has given up much. She can still… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: What You Should Know Before Purchasing A Home
What You Should Know Before Purchasing A Home Buying real estate can be a nightmare for people, especially if uninformed. There is tons of terminology, talking, persuading, not to mention all the stress while you are patiently waiting while your offers are being considered. This article offers you numerous tips on getting a good deal… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Ann Leviton, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Ann is the Broker/Owner of small real estate company serving the Twin Cities GLBT community since 1994. Minneapolis has an active GLBT community which supports its own GLBT press,… Read more »
Downtown Berkeley, California Experiencing a Housing Boom
More than 1,400 housing units are currently in development in downtown Berkeley, with demolition on one of the first in the pipeline scheduled to begin this week. There are eight projects, including a hotel, planned in the downtown core, with two more planned just south, on Dwight Way, and another proposal on University Avenue just… Read more »
Are Condo Conversions on the Horizon for Seattle?
style=”margin: 6px;”Apartment developers in Seattle will start looking at converting for-rent units to condominiums this year, a new report states. Commercial real estate brokerage Marcus & Millichap, a national company with a Seattle office, issued its 2014 apartment report Monday. The report paints a generally rosy picture of the market for apartment landlords, forecasting rental… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Allay Your Worries By Reading This Article Regarding Real Estate Investing
Are you thinking about investing in real estate, but have no idea where to start? Maybe you’ve watched TV shows about flipping houses and how profitable it can be. If you’re interested in growing your income without taking more hours at work, this can be a great option. Read on for more tips! Remember that… Read more »
Where is San Antonio’s Gayborhood?
In this comprehensive article, Elaine Wolff interviews gay bar owners, members of the Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association and customers who frequent the clubs along “The Strip” to see how the changes taking place along North Main Avenue are affecting the people and businesses in the area. This article was originally published on PlazaDeArmasTX.com on March… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Save Money With These Real Estate Buying Tips
Save Money With These Real Estate Buying Tips If you have kids and are looking at buying a house, try to include your children during the search process. So much of their life will be changing with the move and by including them in the search you will make the transition a little bit easier…. Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Greg Rowland, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Greg is a top producer, friendly, low key, high energy, knowledgeable, fun, happy, smart, and hip. Victoria has the mildest climate in the country, and is the best place… Read more »
60% in Utah Support Housing Protections for LGBT Citizens
A new poll finds that 60 percent of Utahns say the state should adopt legal protections against discrimination of LGBT people in housing and the workplace. The Salt Lake Tribune poll comes just weeks after a highly publicized federal court decision that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. The Salt Lake County Council and… Read more »
One of the Best Kept Secrets in Texas – Fort Worth!
I specialize in working with buyers and sellers in the Tarrant County market here in Texas. I wanted to take a moment and share some of my favorite gay friendly neighborhoods here… based on different price points. For the first time homebuyers, I am working with clients in the Meadowbrook area of Fort Worth. There… Read more »
Has Houston’s Montrose Gayborhood Been Saved?
Rumors swept through Montrose Monday that iconic bars South Beach and JR’s have been sold to real estate developers — another nail in the coffin for a neighborhood that many fear is swiftly losing its reputation as the epicenter of Houston’s gay community. But owners of the iconic hangouts want to sent the record straight… Read more »
How to Cope with a Seller’s Market
It has been a long time since we have had a consistent and strong seller’s market like many areas of the country are now experiencing. So, here is a little primer on how to deal with it. First, what makes it a seller’s market, you ask. Aren’t we still in a troubled economy, you wonder…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Ways to Get Your Home Sold In The Real Estate Market
Ways To Get Your Home Sold In The Real Estate Market Selling a home can be a daunting prospect. For virtually every seller, the amount of financial value wrapped up in their house is enormous. Risking it on the real estate market seems dangerous. The state of the market does not dictate the wise seller’s… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: How To Choose The Right Real Estate To Purchase
How To Choose The Right Real Estate To Purchase It’s never an easy thing to venture into unfamiliar territory like the housing market and still come out ahead. A lot of homebuyers out there today, are getting pulled apart from every direction and burned on a variety of real estate deals. Make sure that you… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Cyndy Ciolino, Chicago
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I have lived in Chicago, the west and northwestern suburbs all my life. Proudly serving our community with professionalism, integrity and results. The Chicagoland area is wonderfully diverse and… Read more »
Can San Francisco Still Be Affordable for The Rest of Us?
My city, San Francisco, is in the midst of an affordability crisis. People here are angry and afraid. The skyrocketing cost of housing comes up in seemingly every conversation and dominates local news and local politics. The recent piece on San Francisco’s housing crisis I wrote for The Atlantic Cities seemed to hit a nerve…. Read more »
The Advocate’s Gayest City for 2014: Washington, DC
In many respects, D.C. is still part of the South. But this city has a whopping 17 gay elected officials, perhaps a result of its unique status as a federal district, free from the grip of a state government. Gay-friendly neighborhoods include P Street and 17th Street in the Dupont Circle area, and Logan Circle… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Joe Chang, Denver, Colorado
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I’m just the Realtor, it’s really all about you. Denver is very integrated, with no true gay/lesbian neighborhood, but everywhere is gay friendly. See Joe’s Expanded Listing on Gay… Read more »
Where is Phoenix’s Gayborhood?
Phoenix is a sprawl town, so it’s kind of hard to pin down where the city’s gayborhood is, or if it even exists. But some folks over at Meta Filter tackled it: “I would look around Central Ave and Camelback. Or, more generally, the Central Ave Corridor and/or Camelback Corridor. So a little north of… Read more »
The Advocate’s 2nd Gayest City for 2014: Pasadena, California
This beautiful but sleepy adjunct to Los Angeles, a kind of bedroom community for gays who like to garden, gets its high ranking primarily from having two gay elected city officials for its relatively small population, and a fractional boost from California’s many statewide elected LGBTs. Nevertheless, Pasadena’s got lots to offer: two gay bars,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Apply These Tips To Your Buying Plan
Apply These Tips To Your Buying Plan Buying real estate can be quite intimidating to many people. It really should be a bit scary, but not to the point where you are afraid to consider doing it. There are many decisions to be made and the wrong ones could affect your life for many years…. Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Olivier Turina, Wilton Manors, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Dedication, integrity and service are my motivation. You can be yourself in Fort Lauderdale – enjoy gardening, the beach, water activities, the nightlife. Live the tropical life! See Olivier’s… Read more »
The Biggest US Cities Over 200 Years
OK, this chart is really cool. Starting in the early 19th century, New York City has been number one and never given up that pole position. (It’s the Kentucky hoops recruiting class of big city populations.) Philadelphia, too, has been relatively consistent population-wise over the centuries — starting at number one in 1790 and standing… Read more »
The Advocate’s 3rd Gayest City for 2014: Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the home of our nation’s lust for lattes, our lust for lust (thanks in part to Dan Savage’s sex advice and his homemade porn film festival), and our lust for cool, lo-fi boutique hotels (the city is where the Ace Hotel chain sprouted). Capitol Hill is its gay headquarters, with lots of venues… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Can Personal Bankruptcy Help My Financial Situation
Can Personal Bankruptcy Help My Financial Situation? Filing for personal bankruptcy may seem like the best way to deal with a mountain of debt. However, if the debt is due to uncontrolled spending, the problem will not go away, just because of a bankruptcy filing. Continue reading for some insights on personal bankruptcy to help… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Paul Amatuzzo, Jersey City, New Jersey
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I am a full time gay agent in the building of a strong community for over 10 yrs. Historic downtown Jersey City is a neighborhood on the move, with… Read more »
Low Inventory Constrains Bay Area Home Sales, But Prices Rise
Last month’s Bay Area home sales were the slowest for a December in six years, the result of a constrained supply of homes for sale. Prices continued to rise on a year-over-year basis, although at a slower pace than earlier in 2013, a real estate information service reported. In Contra Costa County, home sales decreased… Read more »
The Advocate’s 4th Gayest City for 2014: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Though the city is the little sibling to much bigger Boston, Cambridge’s own queer cred is substantial: The city council enacted antidiscrimination protections for transgender people in 1997, and one of the council’s current members, E. Denise Simmons, was the nation’s first African-American lesbian mayor. Disco dance hall ZuZu (Zuzubar.com) has tons of club nights,… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Practical Tips To Help You Sell Your Home
Practical Tips To Help You Sell Your Home There is a lot that goes in to getting a house ready to sell. Just throwing a home on a market as-is is a great way to ensure that it sits there collecting dust. If you want to know some great tips you can use to easily… Read more »
Americans Ready for Housing Prices to Rise
When the Federal Reserve began talking about scaling back its massive stimulus program this summer, the markets freaked out. But Americans? Not so much. The Fed has been buying billions of dollars in long-term bonds each month to push down long-term interest rates and boost the housing market. The hint that the Fed might start… Read more »
The Advocate’s 5th Gayest City for 2014: Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta has long been the epicenter of the gay South, which is why it consistently makes this list, regardless of how the criteria change. And it’s no wonder, as Hotlanta’s LGBT folks strut to the beat of their own drummers — in stark contrast to much of the conservative surrounding state. The city has tons… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: A Guide To Purchasing The Right Home For You
A Guide To Purchasing The Right Home For You Buying real estate can be a rewarding experience especially if you know when to buy. Getting a good deal is the tip of the iceberg, you may end up turning a profit later if you decide to get rid of it. Fixing up a place after… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Mortgage Lender: Scott Wagner, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I’ll help with mortgage financing needs at the Beach and throughout Delaware. NMLS #1110859 Branch NMLS #202731 DE MLO #904563. Tidewater Mortgage offers competitive rates, low lender fees, and… Read more »
New Affordable Housing for LGBT Seniors Opens in Philadelphia
Jerry Zeft was so excited to move into his new apartment that he slept on an air mattress for nearly a week while he waited for his bed and other belongings to catch up with him. No matter that he’s 70 years old. Zeft had landed a coveted spot in a new affordable housing complex… Read more »
The Advocate’s 6th Gayest City for 2014: St. Louis, Missouri
The city’s three gay elected officials, gay rodeo association, and gay-friendly concert lineup confirm to us what many already knew about St. Louis: It’s the open-minded heart of the Midwest. Before the leather bars and LGBT center opened along Manchester Avenue, before there was the RiverFront Times-voted Best Lesbian Bar Attitudes Bar & Grill (4100… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Hot Tips For Selling Real Estate
Read These Hot Tips For Selling Real Estate Begin your journey in the real estate market the right way when you follow these tips. This site is designed to provide you with all the tips you are going to need to make your real estate sale move quickly and as smoothly as it possibly can…. Read more »
US Condo Prices on the West Coast Continue to Rise
West Coast condominium prices were up in December, with sale prices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle all rising at a double digit clip. The rise shows how the nexus of urban living, the booming technology sector and an influx of foreign buyers has condo demand outpacing supply. According to the Mark Company, a… Read more »
The Advocate’s 7th Gayest City for 2014: Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is outdoorsy, educated, friendly, and progressive. Larger cities Milwaukee and Chicago are within driving distance, but even so, the city’s got its own day  and nightlife. Locals imbibe at slick video bar Plan B (PlanBMadison.com; Thursdays are 18 and over); the bear-leather-sports bar Woof’s (WoofsMadison.com): the big disco FIVE (FiveNightclubMadison.com); the relaxing Captain… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Debt Consolidation: The Important Things You Should Know
Debt Consolidation: The Important Things You Should Know What is your opinion on debt consolidation? Learning more on this topic will help you make the right decision and perhaps get out of debt quickly. It is a very helpful option at times, but you must become well versed on the pros and cons. Not all… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Mike Haley, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Mike is dedicated and knowledgeable with over 35 years experience in the Albuquerque area. Our tri-cultural heritage makes Albuquerque a very friendly and accepting community to live in. See… Read more »
Seattle Home Sales Showed Surprising Decline in November
Seattle home sales surprisingly declined in November for the first time in 29 consecutive months. Peoples Home Equity finds that the Seattle real estate may be showing an opportunity for the high number of employed first-time home buyers to enter the market on recent weakness. According to DQNews.com, on January 2nd, total Seattle home sales… Read more »
The Advocate’s 8th Gayest City for 2014: Oakland, California
While some jaws dropped when this city was named No. 1 a couple of years ago, SLC’s queer citizens knew we were on to something. There are plenty of sporty gay and lesbian ski bunnies, more than half a dozen bars and clubs — including Club Try-Angles (ClubTry-Angles.com) and the enduring ladies’ spot Paper Moon… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Thomas Pugh, Clearwater, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. I will partner with buyers or sellers to assist them all the way, from search of property to close. See Tom’s Expanded Listing on Gay Realty Network Here Gay… Read more »
Is Astoria New York City’s Newest Gayborhood?
Move over, Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea. Astoria is poised to become the city’s next ‘gayborhood’ with the opening of three bars and dance clubs that could turn the increasingly desirable neighborhood into a destination for the LGBT community in Queens. Icon, which boasts a white leather bar with Swarovski crystals, and Static Lounge, which is… Read more »
The Advocate’s 9th Gayest City for 2014: Oakland, California
No city in the United States can beat Oakland for its percentage of lesbian couple households. And though nearby San Fran is the granddaddy of urban gay meccas, the much more affordable nearby Oakland is at least as diverse: UC Berkeley students, middle-class families, and integrated neighborhoods characterize the city. Many bars and clubs attract… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Home Mortgages Advice Straight From The Experts
Home Mortgages Advice Straight From The Experts When it comes to a home mortgage, the more you know, the better. The only way to be sure that you get the best deal available is to read up on all the information online. That will show you how to do it right, so start with the… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Hub Krack, Washington, DC
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Hub has been a full-time Washington, DC real estate professional since 1999. See Hub’s Expanded Listing on Gay Realty Network Here Gay Friendly Realtors and Real Estate Professionals in… Read more »
Texas Transgender Housing Case Hits Legal Roadblock
Transgender woman Roxanne Joganik is facing possible mediation in her lawsuit against a property owner who kicked her out of his trailer park in Athens last year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed the lawsuit in October against the park owner, George Toone. The Justice Department is seeking to restore Joganik and… Read more »
The Advocate’s 10th Gayest City for 2014: Arlington, Virginia
Sitting right next to D.C., Arlington has three LGBT elected officials and a gay rodeo association. But more than that, this city has the Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance, offering social activities and community service, and popular gay bar and brunch spot Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant (FreddiesBeachBar.com) and gay-popular divey beer bar Galaxy Hut… Read more »
Dallas’s Cedar Springs Gayborhood Evolving
The news flew up and down Cedar Springs Road last week, and within an hour, thousands of people had shared on Facebook and through text messages that after more than 40 years in business, Richard Longstaff was closing Union Jack. The online comments reflected community members’ sorrow over the loss of a business that through… Read more »
The Advocate’s 11th Gayest City for 2014: San Francisco, California
Calm down, San Francisco. Everyone knows you’re still the gayest thing going. The beautiful, panoramic City by the Bay is home to both well-heeled queers and a vibrant counterculture (witness the uproar over the recently announced ban on public nudity). LGBT life here is not limited to the Castro neighborhood, though that’s a tourist draw… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages
Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages If you have ever wanted to buy a home, then you know the mortgage process can be lengthy and very involved. So what is the best way to approach securing your own home mortgage? This article is going to discuss many tips that you can take with… Read more »
Featured Gay Friendly Realtor: Ryan Pierce, St. Petersburg, Florida
Periodically we’ll feature one of our real estate professionals here to let our readers know about some great Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Other Real Estate Professionals. Ryan is a hard working St. Petersburg real estate professional with 14 years of experience, who can help you buy or sell your Tampa-St. Petersburg area home. See Ryan’s… Read more »
DC’s Real Estate Market in Review
In this article, I’ll review some statistics for D.C. real estate for 2013, and will have something to say to both sellers and buyers in light of those statistics. First, let’s consider the following graph of active listings vs. sold listings for the last 5 years. The monthly inventory of available homes (active listings) has… Read more »
The Advocate’s 12th Gayest City for 2014: Rochester, New York
The downtown area’s Park Avenue corridor has the right mix of chic dining, drinking, and entertainment to make it the gay epicenter in Rochester. This tree-lined, charming city in the Finger Lakes region is New York’s third largest (and was named sixth most livable in the United States in 2007 by the Places Rated Almanac)…. Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Considerations When Planning To Sell Your Real Estate
Considerations When Planning To Sell Your Real Estate Selling a home or piece of real estate, especially in today’s market can seem like a questionable decision. If you need to sell, then using the tips found below you can make the process easier and make sure that you are getting the most that you can… Read more »
Where is Adelaide, Australia’s Gayborhood?
KARA Pickard loves living in Eastwood with her partner Jessica Jackson because it’s a neighbourhood where they won’t get a “second look” just because they’re gay. A desire to live close to city hot spots, restaurants and work are the reasons why the pair decided to call the tiny, city-fringe suburb sandwiched between Adelaide and… Read more »
The Advocate’s 13th Gayest City for 2014: Orlando, Florida
Let’s make an Orlando LGBT list: Gay Days at Disney World bring in 150,000 LGBT folks and their pals all dressed in red T-shirts (along with $100 million a year). The Orlando International Fringe Festival (OrlandoFringe.org) is super gay — it produced Bitches of the Kingdom; there are domestic partnership protections and a growing live… Read more »
Are Parking-Free Apartment Buildings the Wave of the Future?
A wave of new residential construction projects in places like Seattle, Boston, and Miami are showing that, yes, modern American cities can build housing without any car parking on site. Officials in Boston gave their approval last week to what Curbed called the city’s “first big-time parking-less condo,” a 175-unit project named Lovejoy Wharf. The… Read more »
The Advocate’s 14th Gayest City for 2014: Long Beach, California
Good California cuisine, a bunch of gay bars and restaurants, marine life at the Aquarium, beaches, one of the country’s biggest Pride events, and a relaxed atmosphere all conspire to make Long Beach a surprisingly gay city. Check out the lumberjack-chic atmosphere of the Mineshaft (1720 E. Broadway, 562-436-2433) and the civic-minded Paradise Piano Bar… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Save A Bit Of Money With These Home Mortgage Tips
Save A Bit Of Money With These Home Mortgage Tips Everyone needs some assistance when they’re dealing with home mortgages. You have to learn about the market and how to get a loan which suits your needs. Follow these essential home mortgage tips to make sure you’re getting the best deal. There are loans available… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: You Can Find Home Buying Help Right Here
You Can Find Home Buying Help Right Here In today’s market, everyone is trying to save money and find a good deal, especially in real estate. If you’re one of these people who are searching for a new home, this article has a number of useful tips for buyers that can help you find the… Read more »
New Lending Rules Will Affect Home Sales Over $650K
It goes without saying that financing is the most important element of purchasing a home. Most people come into the marketplace as buyers when they realize the rent they are paying is equivalent to a mortgage payment in this low-interest rate environment. What is typically missing is the cash for the down payment. Some purchasers… Read more »
The Advocate’s 15th Gayest City for 2014: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
From Apple Maps[/caption]Pittsburgh’s women’s colleges, Chatham University and Carlow University, give the city a two-point boost, but it’s got queer history too: Andy Warhol, Gertrude Stein, and Willa Cather all called this place home. The arts scene is flourishing, with the Warhol Museum (Warhol.org), the Mattress Factory contemporary art museum (Mattress.org), and a vigorous theater… Read more »
Should You Buy a Home in 2014?
2013 was an up and down year for mortgage interest rates, though they remained relatively low. What can we anticipate for 2014 and will it be a good time to think about buying a home? The Web site loanlove.com which offers prospective buyers advice on the ever-fluctuating mortgage rate market in a down-to-earth style, says… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Use these Tips When Buying Your Home
Purchasing the right piece of real estate can be an overwhelming task. There are numerous questions that you should ask and ideas you should keep in mind before putting your pen to paper. Reading as much as you can on real estate, can be a great way to ensure that you are getting what you… Read more »
Boystown is the World’s Best Gayborhood, According to OutTraveler
Chicago’s north side Boystown neighborhood on Wednesday was named the best gay neighborhood in the world. The accolade from OutTraveler.com said the nation’s first officially-recognized gay village in the nation beat out other neighborhoods like San Francisco’s Mission District, New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, and communities in Barcelona and Madrid. Editors and voters of the travel-themed… Read more »
Terry’s Blog: Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages
Everything You Ought To Know About Home Mortgages Are you worrying that you will not be able to get a home mortgage? You are definitely not the only one! Many people fear that they won’t satisfy mortgage requirements to obtain approval. An article like this really can help. Read on for some priceless tips. Predatory… Read more »
