Consumer
Homebuying Advice for LGBTQ+ Couples
Many Challenges Face Same-sex Couples Buying a Home It’s easy to see why LGBTQ+ couples
January 24, 2023
About the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance! Our mission is to advocate, elevate, and celebrate.
We are a 501(c)6 non-profit member organization dedicated to empowering the LGBTQ+ community on their path towards homeownership.
With Alliance chapters across North America, we are an all-inclusive and all-embracing organization which enhances the lives of the LGBTQ+ community. We strive to provide consumers the necessary resources to assist in all facets of the homeownership experience.
The Alliance is also a leading advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in real estate and housing policy, working for you and for all LGBTQ+ people on their housing needs.
Use the search at the top of this page to find a real estate professional near you.
First Time Home Buyer Guide
Buying a home is an exhilarating ride filled with emotions, ups and downs, stress, joy, and just about every emotion in between. That said, we promise that there is no feeling that matches being handed keys to your new home – especially your first home. Our guide walks you through the steps, covering every aspect of the home buying process, addressing issues that are unique to our community. We hope you’ll choose to work with one of our members to buy your new home.
News From the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Consumer
Mortgage Rates Rise, Home Prices Fall — Is it Time to Buy?
Is It Time To Buy? The recent rise in interest rates has been deemed necessary
December 14, 2022
Consumer
Buying a Home as an Unmarried LGBTQ+ Couple. LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.
The Challenges of Buying Real Estate Together According to a 2021 report on generational trends
November 14, 2022
Consumer
4 Tips for LGBTQ+ Homebuyers. Pre-approval vs. Pre-Qualification and more
4 Tips for LGBTQ+ Homebuyers As Rates Rise, Do Opportunities Remain? According to 2022 housing
October 15, 2022
Consumer
Housing Market Predictions for End of 2022
What Can LGBTQ+ Couples Expect in Home Buying? Everyone knows mortgage rates have been rising
September 14, 2022
Consumer
Ways to Counter Rising Mortgage Rates
First Home Buying Has Become More Challenging The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in 2021
September 9, 2022
Consumer
Mortgage Rates and Your Credit Score
How Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Mortgage? It’s true, mortgage lenders do check the
August 16, 2022
Consumer
LGBTQ+ Buying a New Home While Selling Your Old One
From the Home of Your Means to the Home of Your Dreams Your house was
July 15, 2022
Consumer
The American Dream Has Pride
June is LGBTQ+ Pride and National Homeownership Month In June, we celebrate both Home Ownership
June 13, 2022
Consumer
LGBTQ+ Home Buying in 2022
The Challenges of Home Buying in Today’s Market 2021 was a challenging year for home
May 18, 2022
Consumer
LGBTQ+ First Time Home Buyer
There’s no doubt about it, the process for getting a home loan can be complicated.
April 21, 2022
Consumer
LGBTQ+ Benefits of Owning a Home
Why Own a Home? Owning a home is not for everyone, nor is everyone prepared
March 24, 2022
Consumer
Fighting LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination
Fighting LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination The same sex couples not only have enormous buying power in
February 24, 2022
Consumer
Real Estate Alliance – What are Pre-Qualification and Preapproval?
LGBTQ+ Home Buyers – Pre-Qualification and Preapproval Today, more LGBTQ+ couples are house shopping than
January 11, 2022
Consumer
Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Neighborhoods
Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Neighborhoods One of the biggest concerns for LGBTQ+ couples in the home
December 14, 2021
Consumer
LGBTQ+ Homeownership Rates – Real Estate Alliance
LGBTQ+ Homeownership Rates According to research conducted by Freddie Mac, “members of the LGBT community
November 16, 2021
EVENTS
First Time Home Buyer’s Course
NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND!
Tune in as real estate and mortgage professionals walk you through the home buying and lending process. They will explain the various steps and provide important tips to get you on your way to owning your first home. All attendees to the free session will also receive a fully illustrated 42-page LGBTQ+ Homebuyer Guide!
How Discrimination Impacts the LGBTQ+ Community on the Journey to Homeownership and Beyond.
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is proud to bring this first-of-its-kind report with collaboration from Freddie Mac, The Williams Institute, Alliance members, and more. As an advocacy group, our endeavor is to showcase how discrimination impacts you and what our community endures on a daily basis. We want everyone in the LGBTQ+ community to enjoy the American Dream of homeownership. Although this report was designed for Real Estate Professionals, it’s full useful information for anyone who wants to buy a home.
Become a Member Today
We invite you to join the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance today. Whether you are a buyer, a seller, and landlord or tenant, you will benefit from your connection with the real estate professionals and others in our organization.
Our membership is open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and straight-identfying allies and all those who support fair and equal housing.
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