[JAWs]

So the gays are being priced out of their former haven. Well, in the real estate business considers gays to be an indicator of what will be the next 'hot' area. They move in, create a bohemian culture, attract those with money and are forced out. Such is the circle of real estate life.

[freekitty]

Yeah, it was one of those artsy fartsy transition areas. Happens in the cycle of real estate.

[Veto!]

They move in, create a bohemian culture, attract those with money and are forced out.

Actually, they buy rundown properties, renovate them, and cash out. It's good business.

[penowa]

Evidently poor Andrew never realized that going all the way back to the '60's (and perhaps prior) true real estate "plums" have always been the ones owned previously by gay couples who remodeled and redecorated them with loving care.