Kevin Mackessy's Blog

In the ongoing journey to fully childproof and pet proof your home you may overlook many areas that require attention.  No number of guides you read online can prepare you for that one item you miss.  But responsible parents and pet owners never make the same mistake twice.  Still, why wait for t...

In the ongoing journey to fully childproof and pet proof your home you may overlook many areas that require attention. No number of guides you read online can prepare you for that one item you miss. But responsible parents and pet owners never make the same mistake twice. Still, why wait for the ...

If you are still being cautious with the reopening of society, there are still several ways to continue to fill the time in ways that are not limited to going outside. If you are no stranger to online events by now, none of this should come off as surprising. For food lovers right now, who do not...

Any new parent understands the importance of puppy proofing or child proofing their home. All families with kids who are getting older have already taken the steps necessary to maintain the safety of their home. But if you could use a reminder, here is one of the areas that matters most: Toys. To...

Local events are on a case by case basis right now.  Looking back at our Highlands Ranch property management community blog during this time last year, the summer is in full swing with many different things going on.  There was no shortage of things to do, or places to go, or live events and conc...

Everyone works with different clients that have different needs.  Seasoned investors tend to be the easiest when they are picking up their third or fourth rental property.  First time buyers however, prove to be more of an obstacle.  Here are some simple ways to assess the top three hurdles and f...

 As many of you are already aware, lockdown restrictions have been lifted in all states and individual cities.  Whether your favorite restaurant is now open for dine in seating may vary from county to county, but for the most part you should be able to visit any establishment you were unable to b...

It is now officially summer in Highlands Ranch, and it seems that June ushers in the 90-degree days as soon as it can. Now that summer is here, the Highlands Ranch property management market should see a late uptick in rental interest and number of people moving. There is an element of pent up de...

One look at the Highlands Ranch Community Association calendar and you will see a host of summer events that have been canceled for months now. As society gradually re-opens, events begin to become available. There are a majority of them that will stay canceled, as their very nature is not conduc...

Make sure your home is always pet friendly and kid friendly. Home is supposed to be where you feel safest, and the little ones and the furry ones need to be safe. Here are the areas where safety usually needs an upgrade. In most of our Highlands Ranch property management homes, Tenants usually ha...