Charity Grasmick, Realtor at Cruikshank Realty, Inc.

09/02/2026

Corner Post Liquor Store is officially FOR SALE!

This is a rare opportunity to own an established, profitable business in Southeast Colorado with a loyal customer base and strong community presence.

Whether you're looking to become your own boss or expand your portfolio, this turnkey business is ready for its next owner.

✔️ Established customer base
✔️ Strong community support
✔️ Growth potential

If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

📩 Serious inquiries only. A signed NDA is required before financial information is released.

Ordway, CO:Investment Opportunity: Established Absentee-Run Liquor Store Corner Post Liquor presents a rare turnkey investment opportunity featuring an established, successfully operating liquor store with experienced staff, commercial real estate, and inventory all included in the purchase price.

09/02/2026

Renting can be a valuable step before homeownership, offering real insight into what truly matters in a home.

Your rental can help you identify:

📍 The location that fits your lifestyle – The right community can be just as important as the home itself.
💰 A comfortable monthly budget – Living expenses today can help you plan for future homeownership.
🛠️ Maintenance expectations – Renting can help you understand how much upkeep you're comfortable taking on before becoming a homeowner.
🧩 The layout and features you actually use – Knowing your non-negotiables makes house hunting much more focused.

Homeownership doesn't happen overnight. It starts with a plan, and every experience along the way helps shape that plan. When you're ready to turn renting into owning, reach out and start building a strategy that gets you there!

08/28/2026

JUST SOLD! 🏡

Another successful closing in the books!

Congratulations to my seller on the sale of this beautiful mountain home. From listing to closing, it’s always an honor to help my clients achieve their real estate goals.

If you’re considering selling, let’s talk about what your home could be worth.

Charity Grasmick, Associate Broker
📲 719-468-9662
☎️ 719-336-7802

08/28/2026

🎉 JUST SOLD! 🎉

Congratulations to both my seller and the buyer on a successful closing!

This beautiful 68-acre property sold for $334,900 — $5,000 over asking! Congratulations to my seller and the new homeowner! Thank you for trusting me to guide you through the process. Wishing you both the very best in your next chapter! 🏡

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, I’d love the opportunity to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Charity Grasmick, Associate Broker
📲 719-468-9662
☎️ 719-336-7802

08/20/2026

🏡 Colorado Public School Employees—Homeownership may be closer than you think! 🍎📚

If you work full-time for a Colorado public school, you may qualify for the NEW CHFA Schools To Home program!

✨ Program highlights:
• Up to 25% of your first mortgage amount available for down payment and/or closing cost assistance*
• Competitive fixed-rate mortgage options
• Designed to help educators and school staff live in the communities they serve

Whether you're a teacher, counselor, paraprofessional, administrator, bus driver, or another eligible full-time public school employee, this program could make buying a home more attainable.

Have questions about whether you qualify? I'd be happy to connect you with a participating lender and help you find the right home.

Homeownership may be closer than you think! CHFA Schools To Home could help you begin your homeownership journey.

08/19/2026

🍎 Colorado Educators—You May Qualify for Homebuyer Assistance! 🏡

If you’re a Colorado educator or eligible school employee, there are homebuyer assistance programs that may help reduce your upfront costs or improve your financing options.

Depending on eligibility, available programs may offer:
✅ Down payment assistance
✅ Closing cost assistance
✅ Permanent interest rate buydown options
✅ Guidance to help compare available financing strategies

Every buyer’s financial situation is different, and the program with the largest assistance amount isn’t always the option that provides the greatest long-term benefit.

I’m proud to partner with Eric Copeland of Revolution Mortgage to help eligible buyers understand their options. Eric can determine loan eligibility and financing, and I’ll help you navigate the homebuying process from start to finish.

📲 Have questions? Reach out today to learn more about your homebuying options.

The $500 contribution is offered by Charity Grasmick, REALTOR®, and is credited at closing in accordance with applicable laws, lender requirements, and brokerage policies. Programs are subject to eligibility, underwriting approval, income and property requirements, and availability. This is not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of financing.

I’m Eric Copeland, a Loan Officer at Revolution Mortgage focused on strategy-first lending and clear communication. I help buyers move with confidence by pairing smart loan structuring with real-world market insight. I work closely with top real estate partners to guide first-time, move-up, and li...

08/17/2026

🦌 PRIVATE 120 ACRES ON THE APISHAPA — GMU 134 — $180,000
Model, CO (Las Animas County)
Deeded river ground you don’t have to share. About 1,900 feet of Apishapa River frontage runs the property — the water source that pulls deer, turkey, and pronghorn in and keeps them here instead of walking onto the neighbor’s. Open country to glass and stalk across all 120 acres, and the Apishapa drainage moves elk through mostly private ground.
What sets it apart is what’s already here:
• Electricity on the property
• Two residential wells
• Shipping/storage container for gear
• Existing structure included (unpermitted) — a basecamp head start
AG-zoned, low taxes. Archery through r***e season on your own deeded dirt, off-grid weekends the rest of the year. Buyers should confirm the exact GMU line and current draw/license details with CPW.

MLS #241210 · Shown by appointment
Charity Grasmick, Associate Broker — Cruikshank Realty, Inc.
☎️ 719-336-7802
📱 719-468-9662

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

Finding the house is the easy part.

Anyone can send you listings. Zillow does it for free. And truthfully, most buyers are searching themselves online for “the one.”

The reason you hire someone isn’t the search. It’s everything that happens after you fall in love with a place.

It’s the honest “not this one” when the price doesn’t make sense or the location doesn’t fit your life. It’s catching the musty basement and the horizontal crack before they become your problem. It’s the truth about resale. The busy road. The school boundary that’s about to shift. The things you won’t feel until you go to sell in five years.

And if you’re moving to Southeast Colorado from a different state (or different part of the state), it’s having someone on the ground who is your walkthrough, your gut-check, and the person who tells you when the listing photos are hiding something.

The smooth deals are easy. The value shows up when something goes awry two days before closing and someone has to problem solve it without derailing your move.

That’s the part you’re really hiring me for.

I’m Charity, a Southeast Colorado real estate advisor. Honest guidance, no pressure.

New to the area? Message me I’ll send you my relocation guide!

08/14/2026

Buying your first home feels a lot less overwhelming when you know what to expect. A little preparation and the right guidance can save you time, stress, and costly mistakes along the way.

Here are 5 smart moves every first-time buyer should know:

🤝 Work with a trusted agent to help guide you through the process and advocate for your interests.
🏦 Get pre-approved early so you understand your budget and can act quickly when the right home comes along.
📊 Stay informed on your local market to better understand pricing, inventory, and competition.
📅 Look beyond just price because terms, conditions, and timing can also impact the strength of an offer.
🏠 Ask about off-market opportunities that may not be publicly advertised.

The more informed and prepared you are, the more confident your home buying journey becomes!

Thinking about buying your first home? Let’s connect and create a strategy that helps you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.