Resources for Buyers Minimize

Below you'll find links that we think you might find useful for your buying process, whether you're a Colorado native or moving here from out of the state:

General Info

  • The Home Buyer section of the Our Family Place site contains lots of buyer links and checklists
  • Smart Money offers a worksheet to help you figure out what you can afford
  • There's more about the process of buying a home at Money.com.
  • Don't forget our unique Buyer's Guide is a valuable source of assistance when buying a home.
  • The IRS has information for first-time homeowners, and homeowner deductions.
  • We recommend you have a professional inspection done on your potential home by a licensed professional such as US Inspect. Their site also has a wealth of useful information about homes.
  • Use the USPS' Movers Guide can help with planning and executing your move.

Community Info

  • The Colorado Department of Revenue site will tell you about taxes in Colorado.
  • Visit the Colorado Department of Education page for school statistics and information.
  • ReloDigest has free community profiles to help you get a feel for your new area.
  • Mapquest provides you with maps, driving directions, and a road trip planner.
  • To find out what the weather will be like at your new home, visit weather.com.
  • Denver Citysearch helps you search for specific businesses in the greater Denver area.
  • Read today's news in Denver at the Denver Post.
  • Find out what the weather is like now in Denver at The Weather Channel.
  • Denver.com links to many Denver businesses and attractions.
  • If you have kids, Denver Kids is an invaluable resource full of ideas for day-trips, child-care facilities and restaurants and hotels that are kid-friendly.
  • The Denver Public Libraries site helps you find a library branch near you.
  • Visit the RTD site for information about public transport routes and times.
  • To arrange for trash collection, call BFI (303) 674 2651 or Waste Management (303) 797 1600.

These links have been provided for your assistance. We do not guarantee the information on these sites is always accurate or representative.
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