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: Like my personality, I am a very easy-going Realtor. My philosophy is to take a soft, low pressure approach with my clients so they never feel rushed or pressured… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: Don’t hold the fact that Greensboro is in North Carolina against it…. Read more »
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: David Maplesden, a licensed Realtor in Maryland and Washington, D.C. has 35 years of experience selling Real Estate. He has a small team that provides around the clock help… Read more »
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: Brian Scharick is a seasoned and professional Realtor who specializes in finding the perfect home for each and every client. His keen attention to detail and driven work ethic… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: Florida’s burgeoning west coast is anchored by Tampa, one of the state’s… Read more »
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: Doug Jacobs, a real estate Broker, entered into the partnership of Jacobs & Mikeska Realtors in 1996 with Jeff Mikeska. Not only are we partners in Real Estate, we… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: With over 300,000 hardy souls, Anchorage is the closest thing to a… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: This job-rich (and church-rich) north Texas city is no San Francisco, but… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: The home of original single lady Mary Richards is more than Arctic… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: Only an hour’s drive from Los Angeles, Anaheim is not such a… Read more »
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: Mark is a Santa Fe real estate agent specializing in single family homes, who can assist you in finding your dream home, utilizing his knowledge and expertise of the… Read more »
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: Warren Fetterly is a and experienced financial and mortgage professional who believes in integrity, honesty and above all a fun and easy to understand approval process! See Warren’s Expanded… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: Like Long Beach, Seattle has an out mayor (Ed Murray) and a… Read more »
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 truly love what I do, helping people with the biggest financial transaction of their lives – buying or selling a home. There’s always something to learn, and no… Read more »
Every year, The Advocate ranks the cities in the US for queer friendliness based on a number of criteria. This year, the criteria includes lesbian bars, trans events, gay rugby teams, theaters screening “Moonlight”, Misterb&b hosts, LGBT centers, and more. Here’s today’s pick: Long Beach has long been an underrated California city, with most folks… Read more »
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: Born and raised in Seattle, I focus my Real Estate Business in the greater Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond areas. I have experience in first time home buyers, relocations, and selling/buying…. Read more »
Coventry has been named the UK’s best city to be LGBTI and single. Research by Badoo, the world’s largest dating network, places England’s ninth-largest city in the top spot. According to their research, based on the data of nine million UK-based users as well as data from the Office of National Statistics, Coventry has the… Read more »
Everyone and their pet poodle are moving to the Texas Capital but it’s not just young urban hipsters who find life here very inviting. Austin is a very progressive city where tolerance is the norm. Over 5% of the population identify as gay and there is a thriving social scene to go along with this… Read more »
When people think of LGBT-friendly South Florida cities, Miami probably pops to mind first. But Fort Lauderdale has most of the same gay-friendly accommodations and nightlife in a more laid back and affordable environment. The city also has the highest concentration of gay couples of any major American city, with about 3% of all households…. Read more »
The Twin Cities scored so similarly across categories we decided to include them together. Both cities have high populations of LGBT residents (just under 4%) and both offer a progressive, tolerant environment. Beyond that, they have thriving restaurant and bar scenes, with a good number of gay-friendly establishments to be found. The Advocate even went… Read more »
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: Connie Jensen is a discrete, professional, savvy Bend, Oregon real estate agent who has more than twenty years of real estate experience. If you’re planning to buy or sell… Read more »
Atlanta is the gay capital of the South and for good reason. The city is generally tolerant and has LGBT-owned businesses scattered throughout the Midtown, Kirkwood, and Candler Park neighborhoods. They also have the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce that helps promote gay- and lesbian-owned businesses around the city. Atlanta even has one of the… Read more »
Phoenix has long been a popular destination for retirees. With 300 days of sunshine each year and all the amenities seniors generally value, there is never a shortage of fun social activities to enjoy. It’s also an affordable place to live, with reasonable tax rates and property values that have remained a bargain years after… Read more »
The second Florida city to make the list, Orlando has a large and vibrant gay population with considerable community support. The horrifying events at Pulse Night Club earlier this year illustrate the general threat of violence and discrimination that the LGBT community still often face, but it shouldn’t be an indictment of this otherwise tolerant… Read more »
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: Buying or selling a Denver home is a very personal experience, something I appreciate you letting me be a part of. I want you to have the same experience… Read more »
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: Buying and selling property can be overwhelming and frustrating – especially in the Williamsburg real estate market today! I believe that having a knowledgeable, caring, LGBT-friendly REALTOR(R) on your… Read more »
People may view Fort Lauderdale as a tourist-friendly coastal city, but the real estate experts at Zillow have found another characteristic worth noting: the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood is a “gayborhood,†and it’s good for real estate values. It’s called the Gayborhood Phenomenon in the book “Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate.†Zillow determined… Read more »
The election of Donald Trump portendsâ€â€if not darker daysâ€â€certainly more gloomy days ahead for America’s LGBT community. President-elect Trump’s proposed policy agenda seems designed to marginalize minority groups, and Vice President-elect Pence has a demonstrated track record of vigorously working to restrict LGBT rights. The tone set by their transition team has already proven to… Read more »
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’ve always been passionate about Real Estate, and have remodeled several houses in L.A., West Hollywood and Palm Springs. I was born and raised in Cleveland, and graduated from… Read more »
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: After completing my BA in Mass Comm/ Media Studies at the University of New Mexico I spent nearly 8 years with Apple. Their precision and customer focus cultivated an… Read more »
Tampa and the surrounding cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Sarasota, among others, have long been top destinations for seniors looking for a comfortable place to retire. The area is widely known for its warm and sunny climate, it’s beautiful sandy beaches, and its world-class golf courses. But it’s also great for anyone living on… Read more »
Portland is a center of progressivism and tolerance and is home to the second largest per capita LGBT population in the country, behind only San Francisco. The city has long protected its gay and lesbian residents from discrimination and it has for many years been known as a warm and welcoming place for same-sex families… Read more »
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: Helping clients with all their real estate needs in our diverse, welcoming, kinetic, and food forward city. Perry Ryno loves Toronto! Full service, full time Realtor since 1994 22… Read more »
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: Olivier Turina was born in 1965, and in 2005 he moved to Wilton Manors/Ft Lauderdale with his lifetime partner Tommy. Olivier is partnering with Dale Russell (see Dale’s profile… Read more »
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: As a life time resident of New Mexico and a Realtor with over 40 years experience I truly do “know the territory”. I am experienced in helping Buyers make… Read more »
Beautiful Seattle is another one of the progressive hubs of America so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most gay-friendly cities in the country. At almost 5% of the overall population, it has one of the most concentrated LGBT communities of any large city. Also, Seattle has been on the leading edge… Read more »
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: After raising champion livestock on the farm and managing a successful small business in the city, Tom joined the corporate world – first working as a paralegal, then becoming… Read more »
Columbus may not stand out as a place with a thriving gay scene, but it’s actually one of the best places in the Midwest for members of the LGBT community to call home. The city has a large and active gay population focused largely in the vibrant Short North and German Village neighborhoods. It also… Read more »
It was a big surprise when the Utah capital started making lists of gay-friendly cities, but it is for good reason. Nearly 5% of the metro area population identify as gay and Salt Lake has been very progressive on employment and housing protection for LGBT residents in an otherwise conservative state. Salt Lake is also… Read more »
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 Certified Residential Specialist and although the majority of my business is residential real estate, I also sell and lease commercial properties. Past commercial clients have included… Read more »
Dallas is affordable, has some of the best healthcare and senior living accommodations in the country, and has all the amenities one could ever need or want in retirement. It also has a strong and growing gay community. The gay culture in Dallas is centered around the Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs areas where many… Read more »
Sin City has always been a great place to retire. It’s warm and sunny most of the year and there are enough outdoor activities to make sure no one is ever bored. There is also access to world class healthcare and an abundance of quality senior-living facilities and home healthcare services. It’s also relatively… Read more »
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 understand how important your Phoenix real estate needs are, and how important it is to feel comfortable working with your Phoenix Realtor. I treat every client as if… Read more »
Everyone knows this is America’s historical and cultural hub for the LGBT community and no list would be complete without it. It has the largest per capita gay population in the country and there simply isn’t another city on Earth that is more tolerant and accepting of gays and lesbians than San Francisco. In addition… Read more »
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 specialize in putting my client’s needs first. Purchasing a home or an investment property should drama free. Let’s Talk! – See more at: https://www.gayrealtynetwork.com/places/united-states/oregon/portland/realtor/h-dwayne-davis/#sthash.Q503lgpy.dpuf See Dwayne’s Expanded Listing… Read more »
Houston has rapidly become one of the most diverse cities in the country and along with that has come a thriving and generally tolerant environment for its LGBT residents. Houston is home to the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and there is widespread support for gay and lesbian owned businesses, many of which are… Read more »
An indie-spirited, artistically inclined alternative to the city’s uber-queer Church Street Village, Queen Street West (aka simply Queen West) is one of several cool neighborhoods west of downtown. It consists of a long stretch of Queen Street extending west from about University Avenue and the Osgoode metro station for many blocks out beyond Trinity Bellwoods… Read more »
Situated conveniently across I-85/75 west of Midtown, the city’s main gay hub, the Westside (also known as West Midtown) was mostly a swath of warehouses and industrial concerns  some of them vacant  until developers, restaurateurs, and artists began moving in over the past 10 to 15 years. This large neighborhood sprawls a bit… Read more »
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 worked in every aspect of the Palm Springs real estate market for forty years, and bring all that experience to each of my clients. I’m a Palm… Read more »
As with Portland, you could make the case that fast-growing Austin is one big cluster of post-gay culture, with several neighborhoods that fit the bill as mixed LGBTQ-straight enclaves of the creative class, including South Congress, Clarksville, Zilker, Hyde Park, and the area surrounded University of Texas. But Austin’s East Side — starting just across… Read more »
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: Nancy Field has 26 years of real estate experience and is a skilled negotiator. Focus is on superior client service. Voted one of the Coolest Small Cities in America… Read more »
Traditionally the city’s close-knit Jewish neighborhood, Mile End is in Montreal’s upper Plateau area, just north of lovely Parc du Mont-Royal. A couple of miles west of downtown and the bright-pink Gay Village, the neighborhood is a short walk from the Mont-Royal and Laurier metro stations and has become a bastion of dining, nightlife, and… Read more »
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: Hi there. I’m Jeremy Olsher, the Broker of Mizner Residential Realty. I live in Delray Beach, Florida and service Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, and the… Read more »
A mansion designed by a famous gay architect has just gone the market for £9m (€10.4m) in Surrey, near London, and it houses a special part of queer British history. The house was designed in the 1930s by British architect Sir Raymond McGrath, with help from a well-known garden designer, Sir Christopher Tunnard. Tunnard then… Read more »
Across the South Platte River and I-25 from downtown Denver, the Lower Highlands neighborhood (aka Lo-Hi) sits on a slight rise with great views of the skyline and historic streets lined with Craftsman bungalows and Victorian homes. Like so many districts that have become popular with artists, gays, entrepreneurs and hipsters, Lower Highlands was a… Read more »
For a couple of decades, Washington’s gay community has been steadily expanding east of the city’s traditional hub of LGBTQ culture, Dupont Circle. The historic Logan Circle neighborhood abounds with beautiful 19th-century townhouses — many of which have been gorgeously restored in recent years. Logan Circle has morphed from a dodgy and downcast district to… Read more »
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: Helping buyers/sellers achieve their goals throughout the Valley. Dedicated to service and relationships before, during and after the sale. See Brian’s Expanded Listing on Gay Realty Network Here Gay… Read more »
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: My Philosophy – I’m a creative person and I love solving problems. I think every problem has an infinite number of solutions. The trick is finding the right solution… Read more »
A long, narrow neighborhood that curves alongside the Allegheny River north and east of downtown, Lawrenceville is a prime example of how numerous working-class neighborhoods in Rust Belt cities throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states have begun to blossom in recent years. Butler Street, lined with up-and-coming cafes, shops, bars, and restaurants bisects Lawrenceville. Lawrenceville… Read more »
The leafy, laid-back, and food-and-drink-obsessed city of Portland has one of the more integrated LGBTQ scenes in the country. Numerous neighborhoods around town have decidedly mixed scenes with significantly queer followings, including several across the Willamette River on the East Side. Hawthorne, the Central Eastside Industrial District, Division Street, Burnside & 28th, and the Mississippi… Read more »
Few neighborhoods in the country are more hipster-identified than Williamsburg, which sits handily across the East River from Manhattan’s East Village and Lower East Side (two diverse, gay-popular, but more expensive neighborhoods in their own right). Much of the best café culture and shopping is centered upon the several blocks surrounding the Bedford Avenue (L… Read more »
You could definitely make a case that Andersonville, which actually has several lesbian- and gay-owned bars and other businesses, is actually Chicago’s most mixed post-gay neighborhood, and it is an area definitely worth checking out. But Wicker Park has evolved over the past two decades into one of the country’s most eclectic and inviting hipster… Read more »
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: Having lived and worked in the Inland Empire for over 5 years, I’m very familiar with the market, housing trends and the diverse local cities that make this a… Read more »
LA’s original gay neighborhood became more mixed in the late 20th century as the scene migrated to West Hollywood. Still, this hilly, picturesque enclave east of Hollywood, south of beautiful Griffith Park, and northwest of downtown has always had at least a handful of gay bars. But the scene has changed, and the neighborhood has… Read more »
Over the past decade, the gayborhood has morphed into what’s often termed a “post-gay†neighborhood. At many LGBT-owned businesses, you’re apt to bump into plenty of straight folks as well  and vice versa. And it’s a good bet that the formerly explicitly gay neighborhoods will continue to become steadily more diverse  including the… Read more »
One of Sydneys most famous has found a new owner. Selling 111 McCarrs Creek Road in Church Point, a northern suburb of Sydney, was a rather hard sell for the estate agents, but it finally reached a happy end. Also known as Sherwin House, it drew international attention last year, because its floorpan looks very… Read more »
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: There is no better place to work, play and own a house than here in Pasadena. It reminds me of an Eastern town, with tree-lined streets, an artistic flavor,… Read more »
It’s no secret that living in walking distance to work, schools or even shops is growing ever more popular, but it’s also a considerably rare commodity (which, in turn, makes it ever more desirable). New research by Redfin now reveals just how much exactly walkability, expressed in form of a Walk Score, is worth in… Read more »
Millennials are seen as hyper-modern trendsetters – but when looking for a city to live in, some of their preferences are surprisingly conservative, new research reveals. New research by rentals portal Abodo reveals that the cliché of Generation Y seemingly doesn’t translate into what they’re looking for when moving to a new city. They asked… Read more »
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: Work with a seasoned pro with over 20 years of negotiating experience that will treat your transaction as if it were her own. I am a Top Producing, Award… Read more »
The World Architecture Festival has released the shortlist of designs competing in the event’s 2016 awards. In its ninth year, the festival is going back to Berlin, where it all started – but there’s more to celebrate. Out of an unspecified record number of entries, the expert jury selected 343 entries; which will be considered… Read more »
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: My partner and I bought our house in Brampton in 1998 and we love the suburbs! You can choose from vibrant condos or single family homes on quiet streets…. Read more »
Like most young people, I’m perpetually broke. Thanks to a crushing mountain of debt, I moved to a cheaper neighbourhood. In the short time I’ve been here the area has become “hipper” and the condo developers have taken notice. It’s now at a point where beautiful and expensive micro-lofts are built in the shittiest parts… Read more »
Home values are appreciating faster than experts expected, rising almost 5 percent over the past year, according to the April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. There are 3.4 percent fewer homes for sale in the U.S. than there were 12 months ago. Zillow forecasted home values would grow 2 percent from April 2015 to April… Read more »
The economy is looking up for many and according to the Case-Shiller index tracking resales of single family homes, this trend is being reflected in home prices. Nationally, prices are up 5 percent in the last 12 months, but in popular San Diego, that number is even higher. At a rise of 6.3 percent our… Read more »
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 30+ year resident of the Tampa Bay area. When you work with me, I have the knowledge of the entire area and can assist you in… Read more »
Real estate agents are starting to jump on the Go bandwagon to try and sell homes. Since the game’s release in early July, thousands of people have signed up for the game; by now, use time is allegedly higher than that of Whatsapp, Facebook and Twitter. And as the small creatures once again take over… Read more »
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: Ft. Lauderdale Real Estate Agent Linda Jain knows the Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors real estate markets inside and out, and knows the importance of great customer service and… Read more »
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: Matthew Fenicle is an Ohio native and moved to Phoenix to enjoy the lifestyle that only Arizona can offer. Bringing with him a strong Midwestern work ethic, Matthew began… Read more »
I’m interested in the history of whether or not there was a Detroit gayborhood. The Short Answer After World War II, downtown Detroit was a hub for gay bars. Then, starting in the 1950s, the gay population began following the migration pattern of many Metro Detroiters, heading northward. By the 1970s, there was a community… Read more »
The World Architecture Festival has announced the shortlist of projects running for their 2016 awards. Now in its ninth year, the festival has seen a record number of entries for November’s event, resulting in a shortlist of 343 designs, based in 58 countries, competing to come out on top in one of the 32 categories…. Read more »
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: Why real estate? It’s a question Alex gets asked all the time. “It really just comes down to that we love doing, being able to meet awesome people and… Read more »
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying A Home Buying real estate can be beneficial for many reasons. For investors, the purchase of real estate will mean both rental and capital profit. For home owners, they gain a valuable place to live. The advice in this article will help you whether you are an… Read more »
Have Questions About Home Mortgages? Get Answers Here Buying a home is a great time in anyone’s life, but getting to that point for most people requires a home mortgage. This is where things can get complicated and delay the process of you actually purchasing your dream home. Don’t wait until it is too late,… Read more »
Home Selling Advice That Will Help Keep You In Control Selling your home can be an exciting time because it means that there will be new opportunities available for you. However, it can be quite stressful as well. This article will give you some simple guidelines to use to help you get your house sold… Read more »
Ways To Get You Your Dream Home Buying a home can be very overwhelming for first time buyers and experienced one as well. It is important that you are knowledgeable in the field of home buying before you even begin the process. The following article is meant to help you learn information that may assist… Read more »
Zip code 11216 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn has a spectacular stock of stately brownstones. The buildings — long ago sliced into apartments, but easily restored as grand townhomes again — composed the last major collection of brownstones in the borough that hadn’t yet been gentrified going into this housing cycle in the early… Read more »
Tips To Help You Sell Your House Selling a home in this down economy can seem like a losing battle, but it doesn’t have to be. Take the advice that’s been put together here for you and you might be surprised just how easy selling your property can be, even when the conditions aren’t ideal…. Read more »
Read These Handy Tips If You Are Thinking About Buying Real Estate You are looking for a house to buy. Whether this is your first house, a larger house for a growing family, or your retirement home, your excitement is tempered by a bit of anxiety. So much depends on this decision. The following tips… Read more »
As I walk into the homey Inner Richmond apartment of Vetiver singer Andy Cabic three days before Christmas, the first thing I notice are the boxes lining the walls — an all too familiar sight in San Francisco these days. When asked about the changes the city has faced over the last five or so… Read more »
Common Answers To Home Mortgage Questions Shopping around for a home mortgage can be a daunting task. It becomes even more tricky when you have no clue about home mortgages. Everyone would love to get their dream home, and thankfully there are many articles out there such as the one below that have great tips… Read more »
Selling Your Home Made Easy With These Simple Tips In this uncertain economy today, everyone wants to maximize profit and save money, including sellers in the real estate market. If you’re one of them and you would like to learn how to make your house more valuable and sell it more easily, then you’re at… Read more »
Helpful Ideas To Consider When You Are Buying Real Estate Buying real estate can be a real headache sometimes. Real estate comes with many laws, regulations and policies that make it difficult for customers to know exactly what they should do. This article will outline a few helpful tips for making your real estate transaction… Read more »
In 1968, Deacon Maccubbin quit the U.S. Army. He’d been stationed in Virginia with the National Guard while the movement against the Vietnam War reached a fever pitch. The Norfolk native started to feel guilty donning his uniform, knowing young men were dying in droves for an absurd cause. So Maccubbin burned his military papers…. Read more »
October 2003 stands out in Chicagoans’ memory for the Cubs’ infamous collapse one game shy of the World Series. Now there’s another reason to curse that month: Nearly 13 years later, local home values are about the same as they were at the time of that Cubs crash. An index of Chicago-area single-family home values… Read more »
Read The Best Tips And Tricks About Real Estate Investing Your Peers Have To Offer Often, people that lose money in real estate do so because they don’t have the right knowledge. Fortunately, this article has the basics you need to know. Continue reading this article for the right information to help with real estate… Read more »
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: Aloha! I have been helping both buyers and sellers with their Maui real estate transactions for over 18 years. I have helped clients sell their homes to move up… Read more »
Selling Real Estate With Some Easy Tips Real estate will vary from state to state and even city to city. What you can sell for top dollar in a metro area, will only be worth a fraction of the price in a rural area. But no matter where you’re located, the tips in this article… Read more »
Defeated house hunters in Toronto and Vancouver who feel that the supply of affordable homes must be shrinking aren’t entirely imagining the phenomenon. Beata Caranci, chief economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank, says the houses listed for sale are increasingly tilted towards the upper end of the market. Her report, entitled Moving on the Monopoly Board: Buyer… Read more »
Answers To Your Home Mortgage Questions Most people take out a mortgage when they are buying a new home. It is also possible to secure second mortgages on homes already owned. Read this article to get some tips on how to get the best mortgage possible, quickly and smoothly. When you get a quote for… Read more »
Home Improvement Advice Everyone Can Benefit From Most people hear the term “home improvement” and immediately reach for the Yellow Pages. However, it does not have to be as difficult a task as you think. There are lots of do-it-yourself methods to home improvement. This article will provide you with a few creative tips for… Read more »
Home values are appreciating faster than experts expected, rising almost five percent over the past year, according to the April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, which found that there are 3.4 percent fewer homes for sale in the U.S. than there were 12 months ago. Zillow forecasted home values would grow two percent from April… Read more »
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 a Seattle native, and my family has lived on the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle for three generations. I graduated from Washington State University with a Business/Marketing degree,… Read more »
The popular tiny-house movement may get a big boost in the District this fall when significantly looser restrictions regarding “accessory dwelling units” — the technical name for the trendy residences — go into effect. Under provisions in the city’s new zoning code, from Sept. 6, homeowners will have an easier time getting the necessary approval… Read more »
Feeling Overwhelmed? Tips That Will Make Home Buying Fun Anyone that is in the market to buy a new home or has ever purchased a house knows how long of a process this can really be. It is time consuming, and stressful, though it usually turns out for the better. This article will give you… Read more »
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What You Need To Know When Selling Real Estate If you own property, you will likely have to get in the real estate selling game, at some point. This is an arena where professionals make very good livings, but it is not an enterprise to jump into without preparation. The more you learn before selling… Read more »
A confluence of factors  including low supply, high demand, obstructive regulations and lacking infrastructure  is driving up housing prices in the state, a panel of state economists and housing experts told a legislative committee Tuesday, May 24. “There are too few units given the strong and growing demand,†said Josh Lehner, economist with… Read more »
Get Helpful Tips About Home Mortgages That Are Simple To Understand Pursuing a mortgage is almost like a right of passage for adults. When the time comes to move from renter, or parents’ home dweller, to home owner, you need to do some research. For example, the article below gives you some handy pointers which… Read more »
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You Need To Hire A Real Estate Agent That Is Not Afraid To Negotiate When You Are Buying A Home The way the real estate market works might seem more simple than it sounds. You find a house you like, you put in an offer, and you move in if accepted. Nevertheless, from finding financing… Read more »
Home values in a highly competitive Philadelphia Real Estate market – newly reclassified by the real estate search engine Zillow as “very hot” – finished the first quarter of 2016 higher than the peak the Philadelphia Real Estate market reached just before the housing bubble burst in 2007. “[This] implies that all of the losses… Read more »
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LGBT advocates in America’s third-gayest city have renewed their push to install rainbow-colored crosswalks on a downtown street. Austin Pride wants two rainbow-colored crosswalks on Bettie Naylor Street  named for a pioneering Texas LGBT activist  in the city’s warehouse district, which is home to its largest gay nightclubs. The rainbow crosswalks received initial… Read more »
Benefit From Staging A Home To increase the chance of actually selling a home you need to think about different ways you can make a home look appealing. Staging a home is one of the most overlooked ways you can interest buyers to make an offer. When you present a property you want it to… Read more »
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New York? Yawn. San Francisco? It’s been overrun by tech junkies. Chicago? Might as well be Shreveport. The jury is officially in, via my Facebook page, and Washington, D.C., has been declared the best city to be gay. But what makes our nation’s capital the ideal urban fruitopia for the LGBT community? Succinctly, today’s Washington… Read more »
Having A Hard Time Understanding Home Mortgages? Follow These Tips! Watch out for banks offering a “no cost” mortgage loan. There is really no such thing as “no cost”. The closing costs with “no cost” mortgages is rolled into the mortgage loan instead of being due upfront. This means that you will be paying interest… Read more »
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Luma is the first new high-rise condo tower on First Hill in more than 30 years and, as of last week, half of the 168 units have been sold. The 24-story tower at 1321 Seneca St. will open in June. Remaining units start in the low $500,000s, according to the sales team. This got the… Read more »
How To De-Clutter Your Home Before Selling It When selling your house, try to make it look as attractive as possible to a potential buyer. This doesn’t need to be expensive: simply a lick of paint indoors or making sure the windows are sparkling. For outside attraction, plant some brightly colored flowers, and be sure… Read more »
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All The Right Things To Do When Buying Your Home Parents should always check the national sex offender registry before buying a home. Your child’s safety could depend on this. It is information that your realtor and the seller might not be aware of or choose to share with you. The registry is available for… Read more »
Within the realm of gay Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Silver Lake are like the Sharks and the Jets. One is a community of party boys and twunks (the portmanteau of twink and hunk, for all you basic heterosexuals), characterized by their chiseled physiques and designer tank tops. Contrastingly, the other is an edgier, more… Read more »
Great Tips To Help You With Home Mortgages If the idea of a mortgage looming over your head for the next few decades does not appeal to you, consider refinancing over a shorter period. Although your monthly payments will be more, you’ll save a lot in terms of interest over the life of the loan…. Read more »
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Helpful Advice On Buying Real Estate . Considering hiring an agent to guide you whether you are buying or selling. Going it alone when buying or selling a house is possible, but difficult. A good agent will help you find the right house or the right buyer. Agents will also handle the overwhelming paperwork that… Read more »
As far as modern living goes, building higher and higher is one the trend du jour, with developers trying to (literally) outreach each other with every new project. From Dubai to Hong Kong, the trend to build high has originated some stunning designs with even more stunning views from the apartments. While London is currently… Read more »
LGBTI people are far more likely to buy or sell a home than their straight counterparts, new research reveals. In a representative study Emerald Life, the UK’s first full-service insurance provider for the LGBTI community, asked 2,023 adults about their plans for the next six months; their results were then compared to a sample of… Read more »
That sound you hear may be some air finally escaping from the inflated San Francisco real estate market. Home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area fell by 1.8% year-over-year in March, the first such drop in four years, according to Redfin , a Seattle-based real estate brokerage. “For years, San Francisco has been one… Read more »
The Hottest Tips To Help You Sell Your Property When you are trying to sell your home, pay attention to the reality of the market. If your home has been on the market for a long time with little interest, chances are your asking price is too high. Remember, what research says your home is… Read more »
The luxury housing market is in a slump, with prices falling 1.1 percent in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the year-ago period, according to a new report from Redfin. Aside from a positive blip in 2015’s fourth quarter, the market has been slowing since the third quarter of 2014, so the drop is… Read more »
Things To Consider When Purchasing A Home Before you make an offer on the home of your dreams make sure you have visited the property on several occasions to know what road traffic is typical for the area. Homes are most often shown when traffic is at a minimum; weekend open houses and midday showings… Read more »
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: As an Orange County real estate broker, my goals are simple: 1. Be the most competent professional in the markets we serve 2. Be honest with our clients –… Read more »
What You Should Know About Home Mortgages If a 20% down payment is out of your league, do some shopping around. Different banks will have different offers for you to consider. Terms and rates will vary at each, some will give a lower downpayment, but a slightly higher interest rate. Look for the best mix… Read more »
RealtyTrac, the Irvine Calif. purveyor of housing data, said Wednesday that its March and Q1 2016 U.S. Home Sales Report shows that U.S. home sellers in March on average sold for $30,500 more than they paid, a 17% average gain — the highest average price gain for home sellers in any month since December 2007… Read more »
Important Things To Know When Buying A Home Remember that what is outside the property you want is just as important as what is inside. The perfect piece of real estate inside can quite easily be in a noisy area, far from where you need to be or near schools that are not right for… Read more »
Tips That Every Home Buyer Should Follow Finding the right neighborhood for first- time buyers can be hard. Many people struggle with this. A great way to find the perfect neighborhood for you is by doing your research online and touching base with some local real estate agents. Many websites online deal with statistics of… Read more »
3 Home Improvement Projects That Can Add Significant Equity to the House Typically, a do-it-yourself homeowner will constantly look for home improvement projects that can add a significant value to the home. Many of the projects are small enough that they will not break the bank or overextend their budget, but will provide additional equity… Read more »
Space, place, neighborhood and household — these are all terms we use in everyday life to describe where we like to hang out, play, sleep, eat and love. Because we identify ourselves through things such as names, sexual and gender identities, race/ethnicity and national origin, it is fair to say that when discussing intersectionality, the… Read more »
Getting The Best From Your Home Mortgage Pay down your debt, then avoid adding new debt when trying to get a home loan. When your consumer debt is low, you will qualify for a higher mortgage loan. High levels of consumer debt can doom your application for a home mortgage. Carrying a lot of debt… Read more »
Real Estate Advice On How To Sell Your Home Hire a good agent, Terry Bornitz, I would recommend, have him do a market analysis on your home. Price it right, it will sell rapidly. Keep up the appearance of the home. Sell it to to first person that gives you an offer. You must consider… Read more »
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Real Estate Selling Tips For Novice And Professionals By making kitchen updates that are small, you can really increase the value of your home. Think about buying a new appliance to serve as a focal point, modernizing your kitchen. Islands and hanging storage areas are wonderful and popular upgrades you can do to your kitchen…. Read more »
Tips To Help You Find Your Next Home! If a real estate purchase is too good to be true, then it probably is just that. Many sellers want to unload a lackluster piece of property and will do so by any means necessary. If the cost is extremely low or the seller is quick to… Read more »
It’s the news buyers have been waiting for: San Francisco’s crazy competitive market appears to be slowing down. According to SocketSite, the inventory of unsold homes on the market in mid-April is at its highest point in four years. “The inventory of unsold homes listed for sale in San Francisco ticked up to 615 over… Read more »
That sound you hear may be some air finally escaping from the inflated San Francisco real estate market. Home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area fell by 1.8% year-over-year in March, the first such drop in four years, according to Redfin , a Seattle-based real estate brokerage. “For years, San Francisco has been one… Read more »
The 11.5 million leaked documents of the Panama Papers have shone a spotlight on numerous anonymous companies that the world’s wealthy use to secretly manage their funds. These companies acted as fronts for high-profile politicians, celebrities and businessmen, allowing them to buy property, open bank accounts and trade assets without the public knowing their true… Read more »
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