Every year I get some version of the same question: “Should I wait until spring?” The honest answer is that it depends on which side of the transaction you're on, and the seasonal patterns in Denver are real enough to plan around, even if they're not as rigid as people assume.

Qualifying Denver Public Schools seniors no longer have to wonder whether they'll get into Colorado State University's flagship campus. CSU finalized an agreement with DPS guaranteeing admission to its Fort Collins campus for any graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. No application gamble, no waiting on a decision letter that could go either way.

A contingent offer isn't bad. It simply includes protections for a buyer. The confusion usually comes because the word 'contingent' is colloquially used to describe an offer where a buyer has to sell another property in order to close. However, an offer technically includes several other contingencies that are generally seen as standard. Let's talk thru all of them!

Your home's value isn't based on one thing. It's four forces working together: where it sits, what it is, how well it's kept, and what the market's doing when you sell. Here's how to think through each one.