Same-sex marriage ruling will have significant impact on homeowners

While property rights are generally a state issue, the federal recognition of marriage for gay couples will have a significant impact on homeowners, according to an article published by the National Association of REALTORS. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act and that action will make married same-sex couples in 13 states and the District of Columbia eligible for more than 1,100 federal benefits and protections that had been previously denied.