We have collated a list of links below that may help you at various stages of the home buying process, whether you are a Colorado native or are moving here from out of the state:

General Info

• The Home Buyer section of the Our Family Place site contains lots of links and checklists for the prospective buyer.
• Smart Money offers a worksheet to help you figure out how much money you can afford to spend on your home.
• You can also find out more about the process of buying a home at Money.com.
• Also, don't forget that my own unique Buyer's Guide is a valuable source of assistance when buying a home.
• The IRS provides detailed information for first-time homeowners, and specific information on homeowner deductions.
• We recommend that you always 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 for 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 Rocky Mountain News or 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 to help you out. We do not guarantee that the information on these sites is always accurate or representative.