If asked where the "Gay" neighborhoods are, do yourself a favor and don't answer

Some of us subscribe to Trulia questions and sometimes we post answers, which is fine. There are a number of questions that if we answer them can get us into a lot of trouble. I have been asked questions like, can you tell me what neighborhoods don't have any minorities. After I get over my shock that a person who doesn't know me very well, would ask that question in a serious manner. I simply reply, there are a number of great neighborhoods in this city, I cannot speak to the specifics when it comes to demographics.

Today I received a notification from Trulia that there were new questions. What was the question you ask? Here is it is: "My Partner and I are moving to Denver. Are there any cool areas that are more gay centric?"

Here are some of the agents responses:

Bill, The Cheesman Park neighborhood is great for gay couples. I have quite a few friends that live in that area, as well as the Capitol Park neighborhood. There are some great bars and restaurants that are gay-focused. If you'd like some help looking for a home purchase when you move to Denver- please let m know. Thanks, April --------------------

Stephen's answer below is right on: "pretty much any part of SE Denver or the Highlands and Sunnyside neighborhoods in NE Denver" Although I'm straight (not narrow) I'd love to help you! Leah Kelley Real Estate - Your Way -------------------

Here is an idea, encourage people to Google their request, but never answer questions like that. You really can get into a whole lot of trouble. Work with the client, but be honest with them about the fact that legally you can't answer certain questions. There are many neighborhoods where home owners happen to be "gay" if you will, but is there a "gay" neighborhood?

This is fundamental stuff here, and troubling that agents would potentially get themselves into trouble by answering this question in the incorrect way. Let's not start the New Year off by being investigated by the Real Estate commission or any other government agency.

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