Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner, reports a significant increase in LGBTQ+ individuals relocating to Chicago from other states, citing safety, representation, and legal protections as the primary reasons. Unlike previous years, most new arrivals are choosing to rent before considering homeownership, a pattern Hudson attributes to the uncertainty of moving for safety rather than career opportunity.
More LGBTQ+ Residents Are Choosing Chicago Over Other States for Safety and Community
Hudson, who specializes in representing LGBTQ+ clients, reports that in 2025 he assisted significantly more clients moving from out of state than in prior years. Previously, most of his rental...
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