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Couple fights HOA over Pride flag, wins using rules against them

We strive to make the world a place where everyone, irrespective of their sexuality, gender, occupation, or race, is allowed to express themselves. However, one cannot ignore the incidents of homophobia and bigotry faced by the queer and trans community…

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The reasons why LGBT homeownership rates lag.

New research Freddie Mac released Monday finds that members of the LGBT community are less likely to own a home, are more mobile, fear discrimination when buying property, and prioritize living in LGBT-safe neighborhoods.      

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5 best and worst states to move to start an LGBTQ+ family.

Deciding where to raise a family is a big decision for any couple, but it can be more involved for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Aside from considering housing prices, job prospects, and cost of living factors, you have to take other factors into account too—like a state’s hate crime and anti-discrimination laws, adoption laws…

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California politician – homeowners should be able to refuse to sell to LGBT people.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) has lost the support of a national realtors group after he indicated that homeowners should be able to refuse to sell to LGBT people, the Orange County Register reported Thursday. Rohrabacher reportedly told a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate…

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First ‘LGBT-affirming’ senior housing community opens in San Diego.

The grand opening for San Diego’s first “LGBT-affirming” senior housing community, North Park Seniors, was Friday. “This new development is open to all and provides a positive and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors — a first for San Diego and one of only a handful in the nation…

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Trulia now provides info for LGBT home buyers on local legal protections.

When looking for a new home online, it’s important to consider factors beyond the number of beds and baths. Some internet listing sites already provide information about things like the proximity of schools, crime rate, and traffic congestion, but a new feature on Trulia aims to help a particular segment of renters and buyers ensure they’ll feel at home in their new neighborhood.