More people are turning to Facebook Groups to find queer-friendly housing — here’s how you can, too
It’s no great surprise that cities and neighborhoods that boast significant LGBTQ populations tend to be the ones with the most gentrification. And while that’s great for local economies , it also means that many of the same queer folk who help make vibrant neighborhoods such attractive places to live are left priced out when rents inevitably tick ever more skyward. Add to that the inherent historical challenges of finding queer- friendly housing , and securing a spot to rest your head can be an incredibly daunting task . While panning for queer- friendly housing gold can still yield success on sites like Craigslist, more people are turning to a bevy Facebook groups across the nation to link up with potential like-minded roommates. “Let’s keep our friends together in this beautiful city,” reads the tagline of Juanita’s List, a San Francisco group set up by local drag queen Juanita More. Another group — Gay Area Housing — also connects queer and queer- friendly house hunters ...