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Living in Suburbia: Introducing Yourself to Gay and Gay Friendly Neighbors

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Neighbors

When you move from your home town, or relocate because of work, it is sometimes difficult to meet the people in your neighborhood so that you feel completely relaxed in your new environment.

Here are some tips on how you can connect with, and meet, your gay and gay friendly neighbors without feeling uncomfortable.

1) Be Observant - When meeting anyone you need to find the right time to say 'Hello'. Body language plays a huge role in understanding when the timing is right for indtroductions. For example - if your neighbor is rushing in-and-out of his, or her, home and seems frustrated, then now probably is not a good time to introduce yourself. Instead, wait for a more opportune moment when your neighbor seems relaxed and more approachable.

2) Knowing What to Say - if the time is right, the easist way to introduce yourself is to simply greet your neighbor with a hello, and then state your name, as in, "Hi, I'm Alex, and I have just moved into the neighborhood." This is a good ice breaker and typically stimualtes converstation.

3) Conversing - during the course of your first conversation remember to keep things simple, and don't ask too many questions that could be viewed as invasive. Instead, ask question about the area so that you can get to know your neighbor better as well as your surroundings. For Example - ask your neighbor if they can recommend a good place to shop for groceries.

4) Closure - when you have finished talking to your neighbor, you may want to finish your conversation with a comment, such as, "Well, it was nice talking, I hope to chat again soon." This way you leave the conversation on a positive note and also let your neighbor know that you enjoyed meeting them, which could lead to them then offering to show you around, or a party invitation.

Article Source: Schneider, Stephen (2009) How to meet People in Your Neighborhood; available online at www.ehow.com

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Article Source: Schneider, Stephen (2009) How to meet People in Your Neighborhood; available online at www.ehow.com

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Gay Neighbor Awareness Campaign

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Neighbors

Apart from laws and legislation that fail to recognize gay unions, gay families are also subjected to questioning and prejudices that heterosexual families are not. And yet, gay families are very similar to heterosexual families and they are becoming a more common occurrence nationwide.

The 2000 Census estimates that approximately 1.2 million Americans are gay, but given that this census was conducted some nine years ago, and in a time when being gay was not as openly accepted, many experts feel that this number is likely to be much higher in today's society.

And, this is precisely why The Cream City Foundation, a gay and lesbian awareness initiative, is launching 'Gay Neighbor' awareness, a campaign that is aiming to post gay family images on billboards and at bus shelters in order to 'dispel gay myths about gay couples and families.'

As Tim Clark, president of the organization said, "We have families. We are positive, loving, happy people."

The 'Gay Neighbor' awareness campaign will begin in August of 2009 in the Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha, Wisconsin Counties, and if successful may span into other regions of America, and states.

For more information about the campaign, please visit www.gayneighbor.org

Article Source: Kaiser, Lisa (2009) Meet Your Gay Neighbors; available online at www.expressmilwaukee.com

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The 2000 Census estimates that approximately 1.2 million Americans are gay, but given that this census was conducted some nine years ago, and in a time when being gay was not as openly accepted, many experts feel that this number is likely to be much higher in today's society.

And, this is precisely why The Cream City Foundation, a gay and lesbian awareness initiative, is launching 'Gay Neighbor' awareness, a campaign that is aiming to post gay family images on billboards and at bus shelters in order to 'dispel gay myths about gay couples and families.'

As Tim Clark, president of the organization said, "We have families. We are positive, loving, happy people."

The 'Gay Neighbor' awareness campaign will begin in August of 2009 in the Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha, Wisconsin Counties, and if successful may span into other regions of America, and states.

For more information about the campaign, please visit www.gayneighbor.org

Article Source: Kaiser, Lisa (2009) Meet Your Gay Neighbors; available online at www.expressmilwaukee.com

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Living in Suburbia: Five Ways to Find Your LGBT Neighbors

By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

A reader, JR Emerson, recently contacted me and suggested that I write a post on how to find LGBT neighbors when relocating to another town or city. I found this topic very interesting, and decided to make it a priority for this week's articles.

After conducting a little research, I have discovered some effective ways for to meet your gay neighbors. Here are five ways for you to connect with, and introduce yourself to your gay neighbors, especially if you do not live in a gay-centric area.

1) Find and then visit local gay community organizations, in-person, so that you can introduce yourself to other members and possibly build strong alliances.

2) Join local gay community groups, both on-and-off-line. To find these groups search through directory listing online, such as Yahoo groups and Craigslist, and look in local gay newspapers and magazines for advertisements.

3) Attend local gay events, such as family day's, and gay pride festivals that will put you in contact with your gay neighbors.

4) When you are out and about in your new neighborhood take note of other same-sex couples and don't be afraid to introduce yourself. (I shall write a post later in the week that covers introductions.)

5) Consider placing a classified advertisement in your local newspaper, or gay magazine, that states that you are new to the area and that you're interested in meeting other local gay couples for friendship and extending your social network.

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

A reader, JR Emerson, recently contacted me and suggested that I write a post on how to find LGBT neighbors when relocating to another town or city. I found this topic very interesting, and decided to make it a priority for this week's articles.

After conducting a little research, I have discovered some effective ways for to meet your gay neighbors. Here are five ways for you to connect with, and introduce yourself to your gay neighbors, especially if you do not live in a gay-centric area.

1) Find and then visit local gay community organizations, in-person, so that you can introduce yourself to other members and possibly build strong alliances.

2) Join local gay community groups, both on-and-off-line. To find these groups search through directory listing online, such as Yahoo groups and Craigslist, and look in local gay newspapers and magazines for advertisements.

3) Attend local gay events, such as family day's, and gay pride festivals that will put you in contact with your gay neighbors.

4) When you are out and about in your new neighborhood take note of other same-sex couples and don't be afraid to introduce yourself. (I shall write a post later in the week that covers introductions.)

5) Consider placing a classified advertisement in your local newspaper, or gay magazine, that states that you are new to the area and that you're interested in meeting other local gay couples for friendship and extending your social network.

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Real Estate and Technology

By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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By Jeff Adolph

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In the late 1990s, and early 2000s, realtors, and home buyers and sellers all knew about the Internet and its many applications, but many were reluctant to use this new technology.

In fact, it took many years for real estate buyers and sellers to figure out that they could simply sit and research their chosen market at home, rather than getting into their cars, and driving to open homes, and reading a multitude of listing magazines and newspapers to find out what they needed to know.

Today, realtors, and home buyers and sellers have a wealth of information at their fingertips, and most have harnessed the power that the Internet provides, such as social networking applications, as well as home listing services, real estate agent listings directories, and home mortgage providers that suit their particular needs and circumstances. And with the Internet being such a visual medium, most of these prospective home buyers and sellers are able to see exactly what their money will buy, and what their home could be valued at, before they even contemplate negotiating any deals.

As Mathew Genovese, a realtor said in a recent article published by Jackson NJ, "Currently, more than 75% of all home searches begin on-line. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures. And surveys are showing that those home buyers who are looking on-line are going right past listings that do not feature multiple pictures."

Article Source: Stilton, Paul (2009) Technology Helps Real Estate Agents become Neighborhood Ambassadors; available online at http://www.jacksonnjonline.com

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Gay and Lesbian Finance: G & L Bank

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Finance and Banking

On October the 11, National Coming Out Day, in 1999, a new gay and lesbian bank opened called the G & L Bank.

Slowly the bank gained customers, however reviews were mixed, and according to reports many within the LGBT community felt that the G & L Bank lacked an understanding of their particular circumstances even though they claimed to be for gays and lesbians. In fact, many customers stated that they believed that the bank and its staff were not gay themselves and seemed unsympathetic to their circumstances.

By March of 2002, the G & L Bank closed its doors because its financial backers and owners were not overly happy with the return on their investment.

Since this bank's closure, to my knowledge, no other gay and lesbian bank has been created, however there are lending services that cater especially to the LGBT community, many of which are gay owned and operated, so that gay individuals and couples who are looking to secure a mortgage can rest assured that they are understood without having to continually explain their situation or circumstances. For example - www.GayMortgageLoans.com and www.LambdaMortgage.comare two gay owned sites that allow gays and lesbians to be pre-qualified for a mortgage, or to refinance, and these sites enable you to connect with gay friendly lenders, so that you can find finance that is gay friendly.

Article Source: Bruene, Jim (1999) G & L Receives its Banking Charter; available online at http://www.netbanker.com/g_l_bank/ and Epinions.com (2001) G & L Internet Bank; available online at http://www.epinions.com/reviews/finc-Financial_Services-Online-Netbanks-G___L_Internet_Bank

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Gay Home Buying Tips

By Jeff Adolph

Residential Real Estate

Gay and lesbian home-buyers often encounter issues that heterosexual home-buyers do not, and this is why it is important to find a realtor who understands your circumstances and knows exactly how to help you with your transaction, so that you don't encounter any unnecessary pitfalls which could turn your home buying dream into a nightmare.

Here are three 'must do' gay home-buying tips:

1. Visit www.GayRealEstate.com or www.HomeLounge.com to find a gay friendly realtor in your area, or the area that you are wishing to buy in.

2. Find a real estate attorney who is familiar with gay legislation so that you can have the proper deed and title drawn up for your property.

3. Be aware of your state, county, and local laws in regards to sexual orientation, especially where fair housing laws and ordinances are concerned, as many laws have been updated, but not all.

Article Source: Nash, Mark (2009) Gay and Lesbian Home-buyer Rights; available online at http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20060315_gayrights.htm

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Gay and lesbian home-buyers often encounter issues that heterosexual home-buyers do not, and this is why it is important to find a realtor who understands your circumstances and knows exactly how to help you with your transaction, so that you don't encounter any unnecessary pitfalls which could turn your home buying dream into a nightmare.

Here are three 'must do' gay home-buying tips:

1. Visit www.GayRealEstate.com or www.HomeLounge.com to find a gay friendly realtor in your area, or the area that you are wishing to buy in.

2. Find a real estate attorney who is familiar with gay legislation so that you can have the proper deed and title drawn up for your property.

3. Be aware of your state, county, and local laws in regards to sexual orientation, especially where fair housing laws and ordinances are concerned, as many laws have been updated, but not all.

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The Top 5 Gay Getaways for 2009 Vacation Home Buyers

By Jeff Adolph

Gay News Flash

DENVER, Colorado – June 24, 2009 –

The largest Internet-based real estate company on the planet, GayRealEstate.com, has just released its 2009 picks in the category of “Top 5 Gay Getaways” and the timing could not be better. Prices are down, interest rates are still attractively low, and summertime is finally here. That makes this the ideal time to browse around for the perfect seasonal getaway in a spectacular GLBT vacation destination. Here are the top 5:

 

#1 South Beach, Florida (pictured above)

 

Prices in Miami have plummeted, and the trend has finally hit recession-resistant South Beach. Today prices are 20-25 percent lower than they were last year, and undervalued pricing is attracting investors from all over the world. But prices are expected to rebound within the next several months. That will reward those who buy now, but will most likely put a velvet rope around prime South Beach real estate, making property there beyond the financial reach of all except the most well-heeled of international buyers.

 

#2 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

 

The GLBT enclave of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is located just two hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA – and only four hours from NY – making it a choice destination for anyone along the mid-Atlantic looking for a vacation getaway. Rehoboth has an authentic and charming small town feel, the white sand beaches are gorgeous, and there is a mile-long boardwalk. Those buying foreclosures in Delaware are enjoying discounts of nearly 45 percent off list price this year, and some of those bargains are located in and around Rehoboth Beach. Visit this summer and pick up a permanent vacation home as a keepsake souvenir.

 

#3 Ogunquit Beach, Maine

 

Ogunquit is another quaint village with beautiful beaches, an abundance of recreational and entertainment amenities, and an unusually large and well established lesbian demographic. The quintessential New England town has picturesque harbors and even a unique drawbridge for pedestrians. Fresh caught seafood is served up in the town’s fine restaurants, and there are daily deep sea fishing and pleasure boat excursions. Get legally married to a same-sex partner with a ceremony on the beach because Maine is now one of the few states in the USA that recognizes gay marriage. Prices in Maine never fell victim to frenzied overpricing, but prices have nevertheless slumped, so now is an excellent time to invest in Ogunquit.

 

#4 Denver, Colorado

 

OutTraveler.com named the Mile High City as one of only two places in the USA to make its “Top 10 Up-and-Coming Destinations for 2008.” Denver enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine per year – which is more than either San Diego or Miami – and the winters are surprisingly mild. Outdoor cafes, restaurants, and golf courses are open all year ‘round, and the high altitude summers are known for low humidity and temperatures that peak out around 85 degrees during the hottest month of August. Denver has one of the best GLBT Pride celebrations in the world and there is even an annual gay rodeo event. But the city was hit unusually hard by the real estate crisis, and that means there is currently an unprecedented opportunity to lasso a dream vacation home in the Rockies.

 

#5 Asheville, North Carolina

 

The small Appalachian city of Asheville, NC is famous for its ancient mountain scenery, antique architecture, and forward-thinking attitude. The downtown offers dozens of restaurants and shops and is both pedestrian and GLBT friendly – plus it is a stone’s throw from some of the best outdoor recreation in the USA. Enjoy hiking, climbing, and kayaking or a sophisticated urban night life – and highly affordable mountain homes and condos just a few hours from Savannah, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.

 

Choose a mountain hideaway to escape the heat or head to the coast to soak up some sun and surf. America has some great GLBT friendly destinations – including these Top 5 – and 2009 offers a rare investment opportunity.

 

For a FREE list of Gay, Lesbian or Gay Friendly REALTORS® that specialize in these cities, please visit: www.GayRealEstate.com

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jeff Hammerberg, Founder & CEO

GayRealEstate.com

Denver, CO

Toll-Free: 1-888-420-MOVE(6683)

 

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DENVER, Colorado – June 24, 2009 –

The largest Internet-based real estate company on the planet, GayRealEstate.com, has just released its 2009 picks in the category of “Top 5 Gay Getaways” and the timing could not be better. Prices are down, interest rates are still attractively low, and summertime is finally here. That makes this the ideal time to browse around for the perfect seasonal getaway in a spectacular GLBT vacation destination. Here are the top 5:

 

#1 South Beach, Florida (pictured above)

 

Prices in Miami have plummeted, and the trend has finally hit recession-resistant South Beach. Today prices are 20-25 percent lower than they were last year, and undervalued pricing is attracting investors from all over the world. But prices are expected to rebound within the next several months. That will reward those who buy now, but will most likely put a velvet rope around prime South Beach real estate, making property there beyond the financial reach of all except the most well-heeled of international buyers.

 

#2 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

 

The GLBT enclave of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is located just two hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA – and only four hours from NY – making it a choice destination for anyone along the mid-Atlantic looking for a vacation getaway. Rehoboth has an authentic and charming small town feel, the white sand beaches are gorgeous, and there is a mile-long boardwalk. Those buying foreclosures in Delaware are enjoying discounts of nearly 45 percent off list price this year, and some of those bargains are located in and around Rehoboth Beach. Visit this summer and pick up a permanent vacation home as a keepsake souvenir.

 

#3 Ogunquit Beach, Maine

 

Ogunquit is another quaint village with beautiful beaches, an abundance of recreational and entertainment amenities, and an unusually large and well established lesbian demographic. The quintessential New England town has picturesque harbors and even a unique drawbridge for pedestrians. Fresh caught seafood is served up in the town’s fine restaurants, and there are daily deep sea fishing and pleasure boat excursions. Get legally married to a same-sex partner with a ceremony on the beach because Maine is now one of the few states in the USA that recognizes gay marriage. Prices in Maine never fell victim to frenzied overpricing, but prices have nevertheless slumped, so now is an excellent time to invest in Ogunquit.

 

#4 Denver, Colorado

 

OutTraveler.com named the Mile High City as one of only two places in the USA to make its “Top 10 Up-and-Coming Destinations for 2008.” Denver enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine per year – which is more than either San Diego or Miami – and the winters are surprisingly mild. Outdoor cafes, restaurants, and golf courses are open all year ‘round, and the high altitude summers are known for low humidity and temperatures that peak out around 85 degrees during the hottest month of August. Denver has one of the best GLBT Pride celebrations in the world and there is even an annual gay rodeo event. But the city was hit unusually hard by the real estate crisis, and that means there is currently an unprecedented opportunity to lasso a dream vacation home in the Rockies.

 

#5 Asheville, North Carolina

 

The small Appalachian city of Asheville, NC is famous for its ancient mountain scenery, antique architecture, and forward-thinking attitude. The downtown offers dozens of restaurants and shops and is both pedestrian and GLBT friendly – plus it is a stone’s throw from some of the best outdoor recreation in the USA. Enjoy hiking, climbing, and kayaking or a sophisticated urban night life – and highly affordable mountain homes and condos just a few hours from Savannah, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.

 

Choose a mountain hideaway to escape the heat or head to the coast to soak up some sun and surf. America has some great GLBT friendly destinations – including these Top 5 – and 2009 offers a rare investment opportunity.

 

For a FREE list of Gay, Lesbian or Gay Friendly REALTORS® that specialize in these cities, please visit: www.GayRealEstate.com

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jeff Hammerberg, Founder & CEO

GayRealEstate.com

Denver, CO

Toll-Free: 1-888-420-MOVE(6683)

 

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The largest Internet-based real estate company on the planet, GayRealEstate.com, has just released its 2009 picks in the category of “Top 5 Gay Getaways” and the timing could not be better. Prices are down, interest rates are still attractively low, and summertime is finally here. That makes this the ideal time to browse around for the perfect seasonal getaway in a spectacular GLBT vacation destination. Here are the top 5:

 

#1 South Beach, Florida (pictured above)

 

Prices in Miami have plummeted, and the trend has finally hit recession-resistant South Beach. Today prices are 20-25 percent lower than they were last year, and undervalued pricing is attracting investors from all over the world. But prices are expected to rebound within the next several months. That will reward those who buy now, but will most likely put a velvet rope around prime South Beach real estate, making property there beyond the financial reach of all except the most well-heeled of international buyers.

 

#2 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

 

The GLBT enclave of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is located just two hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA – and only four hours from NY – making it a choice destination for anyone along the mid-Atlantic looking for a vacation getaway. Rehoboth has an authentic and charming small town feel, the white sand beaches are gorgeous, and there is a mile-long boardwalk. Those buying foreclosures in Delaware are enjoying discounts of nearly 45 percent off list price this year, and some of those bargains are located in and around Rehoboth Beach. Visit this summer and pick up a permanent vacation home as a keepsake souvenir.

 

#3 Ogunquit Beach, Maine

 

Ogunquit is another quaint village with beautiful beaches, an abundance of recreational and entertainment amenities, and an unusually large and well established lesbian demographic. The quintessential New England town has picturesque harbors and even a unique drawbridge for pedestrians. Fresh caught seafood is served up in the town’s fine restaurants, and there are daily deep sea fishing and pleasure boat excursions. Get legally married to a same-sex partner with a ceremony on the beach because Maine is now one of the few states in the USA that recognizes gay marriage. Prices in Maine never fell victim to frenzied overpricing, but prices have nevertheless slumped, so now is an excellent time to invest in Ogunquit.

 

#4 Denver, Colorado

 

OutTraveler.com named the Mile High City as one of only two places in the USA to make its “Top 10 Up-and-Coming Destinations for 2008.” Denver enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine per year – which is more than either San Diego or Miami – and the winters are surprisingly mild. Outdoor cafes, restaurants, and golf courses are open all year ‘round, and the high altitude summers are known for low humidity and temperatures that peak out around 85 degrees during the hottest month of August. Denver has one of the best GLBT Pride celebrations in the world and there is even an annual gay rodeo event. But the city was hit unusually hard by the real estate crisis, and that means there is currently an unprecedented opportunity to lasso a dream vacation home in the Rockies.

 

#5 Asheville, North Carolina

 

The small Appalachian city of Asheville, NC is famous for its ancient mountain scenery, antique architecture, and forward-thinking attitude. The downtown offers dozens of restaurants and shops and is both pedestrian and GLBT friendly – plus it is a stone’s throw from some of the best outdoor recreation in the USA. Enjoy hiking, climbing, and kayaking or a sophisticated urban night life – and highly affordable mountain homes and condos just a few hours from Savannah, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.

 

Choose a mountain hideaway to escape the heat or head to the coast to soak up some sun and surf. America has some great GLBT friendly destinations – including these Top 5 – and 2009 offers a rare investment opportunity.

 

For a FREE list of Gay, Lesbian or Gay Friendly REALTORS® that specialize in these cities, please visit: www.GayRealEstate.com

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jeff Hammerberg, Founder & CEO

GayRealEstate.com

Denver, CO

Toll-Free: 1-888-420-MOVE(6683)

 

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