Why Are Gayborhoods So Gay?

Got to love Huffpost Gay Voices  

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 concept of space must be included. Geographical differences — let alone physically variant — are also culturally variant. In the last half century, the United States has changed dramatically in regards to geographic identity — particularly in urban neighborhoods and housing developments. According to BusinessDictionary.com, gentrification is “the process of wealthier residents moving to an area and the changes that occur due to the influx of wealth.” I chose this definition due to its specific focus on wealth. Socioeconomic identities (e.g., the wealthy, the poor) are social categories that not only tie into neighborhood or geographical character, but also this overarching concept of intersectionality.

Since urbanization, there has been a general sense for inclusion in particular areas of a city. The concept of the “gayborhood” — once a haven for acceptance and social support for queer communities — has changed dramatically with the influx of gentrification (Nero, Grzanka, 2014). Today, we see the typical gayborhood as a conglomerate of gay bars and clubs, tapas restaurants, sex shops and bourgeois boutiques. Admittedly, I am modeling this description off of Philadelphia’s gayborhood — which is formally called the Gayborhood. When I first moved into the Gayborhood, I could not help but notice the demographical dynamics of the general area — affluent, white, homosexual, cis-gendered men.

By Samuel Chiron – Full Story at the Huffington Post 

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Make a Great First Impression When Selling Your Home Part 3

Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale 

Part 3 of 8

Preparing Your Home For Sale - Thinking about selling you home? A Few Helpful tips: 
The key to selling your house or your condo is a "Great 1st impression". First impression Matters! 

The KITCHEN       
◊ All appliances clean
◊ Clean and clear counter-tops
◊ Pantry well organized
◊ Dishes out of sink
◊ All cabinets well organized
◊ All faucets working properly
◊ Oven clean
◊ Refrigerator free of odors
◊ Freezer defrosted and free of odors

Don't forget to Remove notes, pictures and coupons from the refrigerator door.


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You can do it, yep you knew enough to get pre-approved, now you need to know the market before buying a home.  I understand you don't want to waste my time, and you are NOT but I understand. Don't get me wrong, you would be silly to buy a home without a Realtor, but if you need to get started and aren't sure who "Realtor" to commit to using, there is a solution for you.

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Make a Great First Impression When Selling Your Home Part 2 of 8

Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale 

Part 2 of 8

Preparing Your Home For Sale - Thinking about selling you home? A Few Helpful tips: 
The key to selling your house or your condo is a "Great 1st impression". First impression Matters! 

GARAGE
This is where everything goes that has no other place. Most garages are a mess. 

◊ Storage or packing boxes stored off site if possible
◊ Other items neatly boxed and stored
◊ Garage floor clean
◊ Remove clutter and tidy up shelves
Organize and show off how much room you have



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Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale Part 1 of 8

Preparing Your Home or Condo For Sale 

Part 1 of 8

The key to selling your house or your condo is a "Great 1st impression". First impression Matters! You the seller have just a few moments to create a winning 1st impression. A home needs to be visually appealing to encourage a sale. Most buyers select there home based on emotion and then justify the decision with facts. Even in a market where homes are selling quickly and at asking price, it is so crucial to spruce up your home and prove it is worth every penny.  

Start with the outside, the 1st impression the buyer will have is the outside. I have been with many buyer who drive up and make a decision to keep driving right to the next property. 

If the buyer is walking up to the property saying ewwww that's there 1st impression walking through the door.  

         OUTSIDE
◊ Lawn mowed and trimmed
◊ Landscape shrubs/plants trimmed
◊ Sprinkler systems in order
◊ Sprinkler systems set for non showing hours
◊ Bulbs in exterior lighting all working
◊ Gutters clean of debris
◊ Deck rails, hand rails secure
◊ Exterior trim painted
◊ Exterior door handles polished
◊ Exterior door freshly painted or stained
◊ Weeds in yard fully removed
◊ Sidewalks neatly edged
◊ Clean grease or oil on driveway
◊ All fencing clean
◊ Replace doormat if worn
◊ Outside windows clean
◊ No obstruction on “For Sale” sign

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Relocating – The Move

Relocating – The Move

Moving can be frustrating, disruptive and time consuming, but it  also can be an adventure, exciting, and a time for discovery and a very good time to organize .

Relocating does not have to be stressful, overwhelming and challenging. Through our experience and knowledge, we consistently provide our clients with quality, innovative full service programs that save you time and money to make a smooth move, consider dealing directly with us at AZPrideProperty

If you are new to the area, or going to be relocating to the Phoenix area, let us send you a complimentary relocation package for the Phoenix Metro Area. It contains everything about local living with its jobs, education, dining, night life, local attractions, outdoor activities, economy, history and, of course, Phoenix housing opportunities.

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• Area and zip code maps
• School district maps

Here are some general tips to assist you in choosing your moving method and getting you started toward a successful move.

• Notify your telephone, electric, gas, water, and credit card Companies.
• Forward necessary mail to your new address. Discontinue service on a specific date.
• Notify former employers. This will make tax time less taxing.
• Be there and give direction. Let them know what you want loaded first and loaded last.
• Get a copy of your inventory sheet from the foreman. Double check his notations about existing damage to your goods.
• Have your insurance plan readily available. Hopefully you will have no use of this tip.
• Devise a system. You should label your boxes with their destination in your new home. Hang numbered signs on the doorposts of each room and write the same numbers on the appropriate boxes. (Example: “2nd Fl./Room 4″) If you’re handy with a pencil, sketch a sample layout of your house, number the rooms on it, and post the layout on the truck for reference.
• Load the rooms to be unloaded first—last. Whatever room is furthest from the entrance in your new home should be that room. In other words, unload back to front. The kitchen should be done at the very end though, because heavy appliances should go in the truck first.
• Don’t forget to have your tools ready when you start unloading. You should put your tool box in when everything else is loaded in the truck.
• Take all your valuable documents and jewelry with you! Don’t forget about your plants either. Most are too sensitive to make a long journey in a hot, dark truck. If you can take them with you too.

For more information about moving contact Linda Wieczorek 602.391.8246            Relocation Specialist.