Highlands Ranch has a growing real estate market and the community happens to be one of the most successful planned communities in the nation. The Highlands Ranch area reserves 13,000 of its 22,000 acres reserved for recreational purposes as promoted by many Highlands Ranch realtors. One will find that the 13,000 acres of land have parks, recreational buildings, and trails which help make the community enjoyable. The community activities allow for the residents to live comfortably.