Collect down payment gifts instantly from family and friends through the easy-to-use, online platform.
Shop to Save
Get extra pledges toward your down payment when you shop at over 1,000 participating online retailers.
$2,000 Closing Costs Grant
Earn up to $2,000 toward your closing costs. Match down payment gifts $2 for every $1 received plus get BONUS dollars when you shop and share.
Get Down Payment Gifts
Sign up online, set up your campaign page, and set your down payment goal.
Share your unique campaign link with family, friends, or anyone else in your network.
Anyone can give gifts up to $5,000 each, online, with a debit or credit card. No taxes or fees. No offline paperwork.
First time buyers can get $2 for every $1 raised through down payment gifting, up to the lesser of $2,000 or 1% of purchase price, towards closing costs.
BONUS! Get $10 per day, per share, per platform, each time you or any of your supporters share your campaign through the Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter buttons on your campaign page.
Get Even More When You Shop
When you or your supporters shop online at over 1,000 participating retailers through the UpIt link on your campaign page, a percentage of your purchase is pledged to your down payment.
Participating retailers pledge anywhere from 1% to 50% back on your purchase. Earn on average 7.5% per purchase!
You and your supporters can start shopping with UpIt as soon as you set up your campaign page.
BONUS! Get $2 for every $1 pledged through UpIt shopping. This includes your purchases and your supporters’ purchases.
Download and install the UpIt Chrome Extension to make it easy to grow your down payment every time you shop at participating retailers.
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I was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived there until I was 10. My family then moved to New Jersey where I spent the majority of my life involved in the family business and sports. I played football and wrestled, but my passion was on the lacrosse field. I was fortunate enough to play at the collegiate level at the University of Hartford. Still to this day, I find joy in a game of catch with my children and friends whenever possible. I have been in the hospitality industry since 1998.
I started my career as a cook, worked my way up to management, and eventually became the Managing Partner of a restaurant. It was in this industry that I found my passion for great food, wine and PEOPLE. I found that connection to be very rewarding and fulfilling. While managing a restaurant here in Fort Collins, I was blessed to find my beautiful wife, a former restaurant manager and Colorado State University alum. I married my southern belle in 2001, and we have 5 beautiful children together.
We consider ourselves very blessed to reside here in beautiful Northern Colorado. The transition into real estate proved to be just as rewarding. It is all about building relationships and future friendships. Every day is new and exciting and a learning opportunity. I love what I do and I give 110% to every client. Whether buying or
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I am so excited to be buying my first home! The last step is reaching my down payment goal. I am using HomeFundIt to make it easy for friends and family to contribute/share my post to help with closing costs for my dream house to come true!! Click “Contribute Now” on this page to donate online with a debit or credit card. Also any share through social media send $10 my way. Just a little love can make the the biggest difference for me. As an added bonus, I will get $2 for every $1 raised, through a lender matching grant on a portion of your donations. I hope you’ll be a part of my home buying journey. I am forever grateful for any contributions or shares!
