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Want to get some Christmas shopping out of the way? Don't miss the Smoky Hill High School Craft Show this weekend! Here are the details:

Smoky Hill High School Craft Show
16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015

Saturday, November 6th from 9-4pm

This show will feature 210 vendors that will be selling hand-crafted items, including decorations, clothing, jewelry and gifts for the holidays. Proceeds from the fair will be used to award scholarships to senior students who plan on becoming teachers, along with supporting clubs and activities. Admission and parking are free.

What a great way to support our community's high school. Happy Shopping from TeamCox Realtors!

The tightening in Denver mortgage-lending policies that characterized the last 3 years appears to be slowing.

According to the Federal Bank Mortgage Lending Policies Appear To be Easing Reserve's quarterly survey of senior bank loan officers, roughly 1 in 10 lenders added mortgage qualification hurdles between April and June. It's a huge departure from just 2 years ago when the mortgage industry was facing its first wave of challenges.

During that period, eight in 10 lenders added hurdles.

For mortgage applicants in Denver , this quarter's Fed survey results signals that mortgage lending may have reached its limits of restriction.

Since 2007, mortgage guidelines have become increasingly restrictive. There's extra scrutiny on assets and tax returns; employment history is given more weight; loan purpose matters. There's a bevy of traits that can stand between you and an approval that didn't exist a few years ago.

That said, lots of homeowners are still getting loans.

Verifiable income, good credit scores and equity are the "magic formula" and banks want to lend to good credit risks. And the best news for those that qualify is that mortgage rates are fantastic right now.

According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are as low as they've been in history.

So, if you're among the many wondering if now is the right time to buy a home -- or CO refinance one -- remember that, although mortgage guidelines likely won't get worse, mortgage rates probably will.

Lucky to Live in Piney Creek

Isn’t spring wonderful? It’s truly refreshing to emerge from a long winter to see a green lawn, have outdoor family time, and to visit with neighbors who we haven’t seen in months. We are simply enjoying the things that attracted us to Piney Creek in the first place. As we drive in and out of our neighborhood every day, it’s easy to take our great community for granted. As real estate agents, we are constantly driving our buyers throughout the Denver area, and we are constantly reminded that Piney Creek fares very well compared to other communities. It has very special amenities that set it apart from other areas, including great schools. Very few communities have an elementary, a middle school and a high school all clustered within a half square mile. This can be very important to a family’s busy schedule. Of course, Indian Ridge Elementary, Laredo Middle School and Smoky Hill High School also have excellent reputations that are unparalleled in the Denver area. In addition to its great school system, Piney Creek exudes a sense of community that makes up its essence. When someone asks us where we live, we always answer with pride.

Piney Creek Real Estate

The burning question on every Piney Creek homeowner’s mind right now is what will it take to get a home sold? The answer is simple. Traditional real estate principals will drive the Piney Creek real estate market this spring and summer – location, price and condition. While professionally staged homes are attracting the best offers in the shortest period of time, a competitively-priced, well-presented home will also win over buyers. If the seller’s home is located near good schools (like Piney Creek), it’s another huge plus. If you would like ideas for low or no-cost improvements that you can accomplish to make your home more saleable, I am an Accredited Staging Professional, and would be happy to offer you suggestions to maximize the return on your investment. A few simple improvements can bring in better offers in a shorter amount of time.

For information on selling your home, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Your Piney Creek real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.

What a fun evening! Once again, the Piney Creek Women's League scored a big winner with last week's 5th Annual Casino Night at the Piney Creek Clubhouse. The Casino Night committee worked hard, as they do every year, to make this event one of the most anticipated and fun events of the year. Professional dealers showed great patience as they willingly taught us many of the secrets and intricacies of the various games of chance.

At the end of the evening, winnings were tallied and the "fun money" was used to bid for some absolutely beautiful and fun gift baskets.

Living in Piney Creek has so many rewards with the Piney Creek Clubhouse topping the list. The clubhouse is available (by reservation through the community manager) to residents living in Piney Creek. If you would like to know more about Piney Creek and the advantages this great community offers, feel free to contact TeamCox Realtors – Piney Creek real estate specialists - at 303-400-6060.

We'd love to share our secret with you!

View Photos from the Piney Creek Women's League Casino Night

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