NOVEMBER: What Bulbs to Plant in the Fall

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Preparing for spring can never start too soon! These are the best bulbs to plant this autumn to make sure your spring garden blooms in full. Daffodils One of the first signs of spring comes in the form of these familiar yellow and green-stemmed flowers. Plant bulbs of the Carlton or Sunlight Sensation variety to make your yard the brightest shade of yellow on the block come spring. Hyacinth Few things bring you back to spring like the fragrant of hyacinth—too strong for some, but reminiscent of the season nonetheless. Popular bulbs are delft blue: a periwinkle color that stands out from the crowd, or Carnegie, which is a bright white staple. Snowdrop Consider planting snowdrop bulbs, which are one of the earlier spring bloomers. These white and green flowers do best when they’re not fully exposed to the sun. Plant the giant bulb type for these lovely flowers to bloom in full this spring. Tulips Who can forget these colorful and bold flowers? Darwina is a bulb you’ll want to plant if yo...
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Why Gated Communities are Popular

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Gated communities first became popular during New York's Gilded Age, serving as private enclaves for wealthy homeowners. During the 1960s and 70s, these became more affordable as more retirees and middle-class buyers discovered their advantages.

While security-controlled access is a desirable feature, gated communities typically have HOAs that enforce neighborhood guidelines. These make them a popular draw for buyers who prefer well-kept exteriors and nearby amenities.

Today, Florida and California have the highest number of gated communities, with retirees still headed to the Sunshine State because of lower taxes.

One Florida community, PGA National Resort, provides six golf courses for the inhabitants of its 5,000 homes. Retirees on a budget can choose a condo unit, while wealthy buyers can spend seven figures on a 5,000 sq. ft. property.

While some homeowners avoid HOAs because they consider their fees and regulations excessive (for example, PGA National residents must have at least one palm tree on their property), homes in gated communities remain popular as their appreciation rates are often higher than non-gated properties.1

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