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LGBT Zipcodes -- The Top 25 Markets -- North Dakota

By Jeff Adolph

Nationwide Real Estate Market

Housingpredictor.com, a residential housing market watchdog, recently published its top 25 markets for residential housing, and it is interesting to note that 8 out of 25 are within GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes.

Bismark, North Dakota placed fourth in the list with a 4.6%appreciation in housing prices. North Dakota is also considered one of the strongest economies in the nation, and it has the lowest sub-prime mortgage rate.

Other GayRealEstate USA gay zip-codes that had a mention were as follows:

Austin, Texas: placed 7th with a 4% increase in home appreciation;

Fargo, North Dakota: placed 9th with a 4% rise in home values;

Salt Lake City, Utah: had a 3.8% rise in home values and placed 14th;

Grand Forks, North Dakota: placed 15th and had a 3.8% rise in home appreciation;

Hattisburg, Mississippi: had a 3.7% rise in home values and placed 17th;

Albuquerque, New Mexico: placed 18th and had a 3.5% rise in home appreciation;

Boise, Idaho: had a 3.5% rise in home values and placed 19th; and

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: placed in 24th with a 2.5% rise in home appreciation.

Main Story Source: Housingpredictor.com (2008) New Changes in Top 25 Markets; available online at www.housingpredictor.com

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By Jeff Adolph

Nationwide Real Estate Market

Housingpredictor.com, a residential housing market watchdog, recently published its top 25 markets for residential housing, and it is interesting to note that 8 out of 25 are within GayRealEstate USA's gayest zip-codes.

Bismark, North Dakota placed fourth in the list with a 4.6%appreciation in housing prices. North Dakota is also considered one of the strongest economies in the nation, and it has the lowest sub-prime mortgage rate.

Other GayRealEstate USA gay zip-codes that had a mention were as follows:

Austin, Texas: placed 7th with a 4% increase in home appreciation;

Fargo, North Dakota: placed 9th with a 4% rise in home values;

Salt Lake City, Utah: had a 3.8% rise in home values and placed 14th;

Grand Forks, North Dakota: placed 15th and had a 3.8% rise in home appreciation;

Hattisburg, Mississippi: had a 3.7% rise in home values and placed 17th;

Albuquerque, New Mexico: placed 18th and had a 3.5% rise in home appreciation;

Boise, Idaho: had a 3.5% rise in home values and placed 19th; and

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: placed in 24th with a 2.5% rise in home appreciation.

Around the Nation -- Residential Real Estate Update - North Dakota

By Jeff Adolph

State-by-state

Situated in the Midwestern and Western regions of the U.S.A this state is the 19th largest by area, and is ranked as the 48th largest by population with 642,200 people residing in this region.

This states economy relies heavily on agricultural production such as barley, sunflower seeds, durum wheat, and farm-raised turkeys, as well as petroleum and food processing.

Income tax in this state ranges between 2.1-5.54%, and sales tax is set at 5%. Property tax in this state is assessed locally and collected by the counties at fair market value, and this includes mobile homes that are used as residences.

Fargo

The median prices in Fargo are hovering around the $155,000 mark and the regions economy is continually expanding, with a wealth of development occurring.

Schools in the are are said to be excellent in both the public and private sector from kindergarten through to college. Plus there are some fantastic theaters, symphonies, museums and galleries, and plenty of activities for all age groups and interests.

LGBT Real Estate Facts: There are approximately 703 same-sex couples residing in North Dakota making this region the 51st gayest state in America. The gayest zip codes in this locality are 58103 & 58102 Fargo; 58501 Bismarck; 58554 Mandan; and 58201 Grand Forks. -- gaydemographics.com

Main Story Source: House Hunt (2008) Real Estate Market Trends; available online at http://www.househunt.com

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Have Your Say On the LGBT Political Front - August 19th 2007

By Jeff Adolph

LGBT Politics

In a national first, the Democrats are challenging the Republicans by staging a debate that is dedicated to the LGBT community and will answer many of the issues facing Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexual's and the Transgendered across the nation.

The leading candidates for the Democratic  nomination for presidency will actively involve themselves in this debate on August the 9th, which is being telecast by LOGO, a gay cable network. Alternatively, you may view proceedings on http://www.logoonline.com/ if you are unable to access the network.

Participants in the debate will include Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards (pictured above), with the moderators being singer Melissa Etheridge and Joe Solmonese, Human Rights Campaign's president.

If you would like to actively participate by lodging questions for the candidates to answer you may do so by logging on to LOGOonline.com as well as on HRC.org.

Source: Demorcrats to Hold Gay Debate (2007) available online at www.wweek.com

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Which State? Most Expensive Vs. Least In Terms of Housing Affordability

By Jeff Adolph

State Housing Comparisons

No doubt you often wonder just which state is more affordable in terms of housing costs, and we are not just talking median prices. I am referring to the rental market and home ownership, with taxes, insurance, utilities and mortgage payments falling under the housing cost umbrella.

According to the Census Bureau who collected housing data in 2005 the comparisons are staggering and when the authorities estimate that 'household incomes' are behind in terms of inflation, it comes as no surprise why some families are loosing sight of the 'American Dream' of homeownership. Especially, if they are trying to purchase their first and break into the market.

Hopefully, the data below will assist you in deciding which state could be for you...

Housing Costs

Most Expensive - New Jersey: Monthly cost of $1,938

Least Expensive - West Virginia: Monthly cost $ 797

Rental Costs

Most Expensive - Hawaii: $995 Monthly

Least Expensive - North Dakota: $479 Monthly

Median Value

Most Expensive - California: $477,700

Least Expensive - Mississippi: $82,700

City Home Expense

Most Expensive - San Francisco: Median price of $726,700

Least Expensive - Detroit: Median price of $88,300

Highest Increase in Median Home Value

San Diego - In 5 years (2000-2005) $247,000 - $567,000 and increase of $320,000

Source: U.S Census Bureau (2006) People and Households: available online at http://www.census.gov/

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By Jeff Adolph

State Housing Comparisons

No doubt you often wonder just which state is more affordable in terms of housing costs, and we are not just talking median prices. I am referring to the rental market and home ownership, with taxes, insurance, utilities and mortgage payments falling under the housing cost umbrella.

According to the Census Bureau who collected housing data in 2005 the comparisons are staggering and when the authorities estimate that 'household incomes' are behind in terms of inflation, it comes as no surprise why some families are loosing sight of the 'American Dream' of homeownership. Especially, if they are trying to purchase their first and break into the market.

Hopefully, the data below will assist you in deciding which state could be for you...

Housing Costs

Most Expensive - New Jersey: Monthly cost of $1,938

Least Expensive - West Virginia: Monthly cost $ 797

Rental Costs

Most Expensive - Hawaii: $995 Monthly

Least Expensive - North Dakota: $479 Monthly

Median Value

Most Expensive - California: $477,700

Least Expensive - Mississippi: $82,700

City Home Expense

Most Expensive - San Francisco: Median price of $726,700

Least Expensive - Detroit: Median price of $88,300

Highest Increase in Median Home Value

San Diego - In 5 years (2000-2005) $247,000 - $567,000 and increase of $320,000

Source: U.S Census Bureau (2006) People and Households: available online at http://www.census.gov/

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By Jeff Adolph

State Housing Comparisons

No doubt you often wonder just which state is more affordable in terms of housing costs, and we are not just talking median prices. I am referring to the rental market and home ownership, with taxes, insurance, utilities and mortgage payments falling under the housing cost umbrella.

According to the Census Bureau who collected housing data in 2005 the comparisons are staggering and when the authorities estimate that 'household incomes' are behind in terms of inflation, it comes as no surprise why some families are loosing sight of the 'American Dream' of homeownership. Especially, if they are trying to purchase their first and break into the market.

Hopefully, the data below will assist you in deciding which state could be for you...

Housing Costs

Most Expensive - New Jersey: Monthly cost of $1,938

Least Expensive - West Virginia: Monthly cost $ 797

Rental Costs

Most Expensive - Hawaii: $995 Monthly

Least Expensive - North Dakota: $479 Monthly

Median Value

Most Expensive - California: $477,700

Least Expensive - Mississippi: $82,700

City Home Expense

Most Expensive - San Francisco: Median price of $726,700

Least Expensive - Detroit: Median price of $88,300

Highest Increase in Median Home Value

San Diego - In 5 years (2000-2005) $247,000 - $567,000 and increase of $320,000

Source: U.S Census Bureau (2006) People and Households: available online at http://www.census.gov/

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© 2006 Jeff Adolph GayRealEstate USA

By Jeff Adolph

State Housing Comparisons

No doubt you often wonder just which state is more affordable in terms of housing costs, and we are not just talking median prices. I am referring to the rental market and home ownership, with taxes, insurance, utilities and mortgage payments falling under the housing cost umbrella.

According to the Census Bureau who collected housing data in 2005 the comparisons are staggering and when the authorities estimate that 'household incomes' are behind in terms of inflation, it comes as no surprise why some families are loosing sight of the 'American Dream' of homeownership. Especially, if they are trying to purchase their first and break into the market.

Hopefully, the data below will assist you in deciding which state could be for you...

Housing Costs

Most Expensive - New Jersey: Monthly cost of $1,938

Least Expensive - West Virginia: Monthly cost $ 797

Rental Costs

Most Expensive - Hawaii: $995 Monthly

Least Expensive - North Dakota: $479 Monthly

Median Value

Most Expensive - California: $477,700

Least Expensive - Mississippi: $82,700

City Home Expense

Most Expensive - San Francisco: Median price of $726,700

Least Expensive - Detroit: Median price of $88,300

Highest Increase in Median Home Value

San Diego - In 5 years (2000-2005) $247,000 - $567,000 and increase of $320,000

Source: U.S Census Bureau (2006) People and Households: available online at http://www.census.gov/

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