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LGBTQ+ Relocation · North Central CT & Western MA

Move somewhere you can be all of you.

I'm Michael Sakey, a gay Realtor with Real Broker. I specialize in helping LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers, and everyone is welcome to work with me. Whether you're coming up from New York, out of Boston, or across the country, I'll help you find a home in New England's welcoming corner, on either side of the CT–MA line.

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Licensed in CT & MA · Real Broker · CTGLC Marketing Board · NAGLREP & LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance member · As seen on HGTV's House Hunters

Michael Sakey, gay Realtor with Real Broker in Connecticut and Massachusetts

Why North Central CT & Western MA?

Two states with real legal protections, New England charm, and more house for the money than Boston or New York.

Protected by law

Massachusetts was the first state with marriage equality (2004); Connecticut followed in 2008. Both protect sexual orientation and gender identity in housing.

Right in the middle

Halfway between Boston and New York, with Bradley International Airport minutes away and the Hartford Line to New Haven and beyond.

More home, less cost

Colonials, Capes, condos, farmhouses and in-law setups, often for far less than you'd pay in the big-city suburbs.

Real community

Pride events, LGBTQ+-owned businesses, arts scenes, college towns and plenty of open space to breathe.

Relocating? Here's how we'll do it.

A move across state lines is a lot. I make it a plan instead of a panic, from your first video call to the day you get the keys.

1

Get to know you

A no-pressure call about your timeline, budget, commute, must-haves and what "home" needs to feel like for you.

2

Explore from anywhere

Area guides, live video tours and factual info on prices, taxes and commutes so you can narrow it down before you ever book a flight.

3

Your affirming team

Introductions to LGBTQ+ affirming lenders, attorneys, inspectors and movers through NAGLREP, the Alliance and my local network.

4

Tour & offer

A focused tour weekend when you're ready, then a smart, competitive offer. CT and MA work differently, and I'll walk you through both.

5

Close with confidence

I coordinate inspections, appraisal and closing, and make sure everyone on title and every document is set up correctly with your attorney.

6

Settle in

Local favorites, community groups and events so your new town feels like home fast. Check out my "Why I Love Where I Live" series.

Explore the area

A quick look at some of the towns I serve. I work in every town in the region, and you choose where to look.

Northampton, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Northampton

A walkable downtown full of indie shops, music venues, restaurants and the Academy of Music theater.

Easthampton, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Easthampton

Converted mill buildings, artist studios, a lively food scene and Nashawannuck Pond right downtown.

Amherst and Hadley, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Amherst & Hadley

College-town energy from UMass, Amherst and Hampshire, surrounded by farms, trails and Pioneer Valley views.

Springfield and Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Massachusetts

Springfield & Longmeadow

City amenities, Forest Park and the Quadrangle museums, plus tree-lined streets and classic colonials just over the line.

Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut

Hartford

The capital city: theaters, museums, Bushnell Park and historic architecture throughout.

West Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut

West Hartford

West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square for dining and shopping, plus Elizabeth Park's rose gardens.

Windsor and Bloomfield, Connecticut
Connecticut

Windsor & Bloomfield

Connecticut's oldest town and its neighbor: easy access to Hartford and Bradley Airport, with good value for the space.

Simsbury and Granby, Connecticut
Connecticut

Simsbury & Granby

Farmland, trails, Talcott Mountain and New England town greens with a reasonable drive to Hartford.

Enfield and Suffield, Connecticut
Connecticut

Enfield & Suffield

Right on the state line near Bradley Airport. Great value and easy commutes to Hartford and Springfield. It's where we live.

Fair housing note: I don't steer anyone toward or away from any town or neighborhood, and I don't describe areas by who lives there. I'll give you the facts on commute, schools, prices, taxes and amenities, connect you with community resources, and you decide where you belong.

LGBTQ+ community resources

Regional LGBTQ+ organizations and annual events, shared as resources. They're open to everyone and aren't a guide to where to live.

Northampton, MA · Spring

Hampshire Pride Parade & Festival

Downtown Northampton's Pride parade, a tradition going back to 1982.

Springfield, MA · June

Springfield Pride Parade

A Main Street parade that has quickly grown into one of the biggest in the state, plus year-round support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Hartford, CT · June

Capital City Pride

Concerts and a street fair in downtown Hartford, with the all-ages Hartford Pride Fest.

West Hartford, CT

West Hartford Pride

Community programming and events across town, in person and online.

Hartford area, CT

True Colors

Support, mentoring and events for LGBTQ+ youth and the adults who care about them.

Amherst, MA

The Stonewall Center at UMass

UMass Amherst's LGBTQIA+ resource center, with programs and events.

Statewide, CT

Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber (CTGLC)

Connecticut's LGBTQ+ business chamber and NGLCC affiliate. I serve on its marketing board and can introduce you to LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

Easthampton, MA

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Its western Mass. office connects LGBTQ+-owned businesses and professionals.

New England town green in Connecticut
About Michael

Hi, I'm Michael. I've made this move myself.

I'm a gay Realtor. I grew up north of Boston, lived in Westfield, and now my husband and I call Enfield home, right on the CT–MA line. I know what it's like to pick up and move, and how much it matters to land in a home that truly fits your life.

Buying a home should feel exciting, never like something you have to explain yourself through. With me you can show up exactly as you are, and I'll make sure everyone on your team does the same. I'm licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, I serve on the marketing board of the CTGLC (Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber), and I'm a proud member of NAGLREP and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.

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Selling

Selling here, or selling to move here?

Whether you're leaving a place that never felt right or upsizing into your forever home, I'll price it right, market it everywhere, and create competition for it.

What's My Home Worth?

As seen on HGTV's House Hunters

Season 259, Episode 11: "Princess in Connecticut."

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Homes, towns, local spots and real life. New posts on Instagram @mikesjava.

Common questions

Quick answers about relocating and working with me.

Who is Gays on the Move?

Gays on the Move is me, Michael Sakey, a gay Realtor with Real Broker licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, a marketing board member of the Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber (CTGLC), and a member of NAGLREP and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. I help LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers relocate to North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. My main website is mlsakey.com.

Are Connecticut and Massachusetts good places for LGBTQ+ people to live?

Both states have long-standing legal protections. Massachusetts was the first state to recognize same-sex marriage, in 2004, and Connecticut followed in 2008. Both states' fair housing and anti-discrimination laws cover sexual orientation and gender identity. I'll share facts, community resources and local connections so you can decide where you'll feel at home.

Can one Realtor help me move between Connecticut and Massachusetts?

Yes. I'm licensed in both states, so I can handle a sale in one and a purchase in the other, and explain how inspections, closings, taxes and disclosures differ.

Can I buy a home here while I still live out of state?

Yes. I run live video tours, send area guides, and coordinate inspections, appraisals and closings remotely, so you only need to travel when you're ready.

Can you recommend LGBTQ+ affirming lenders, attorneys and inspectors?

Yes. Through NAGLREP, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and my local network, I'll connect you with affirming lenders, attorneys, inspectors and movers.

Which town is right for me?

Fair housing law means I won't steer you toward or away from any neighborhood. I'll share facts on commute, schools, prices, taxes and amenities, point you to independent sources like town websites and state school data, and let you decide.

Let's talk

Ready to make your move?

Tell me a little about what you're looking for and I'll get back to you within one business day, usually much sooner.

Call (413) 977-2345 Text me mls@mlsakey.com