Tag: housing
‘Looming rules’ are good first step to preserve neighborhood character
New rules passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors aimed at curtailing the building of large, hulking houses that loom over much smaller, one-story houses don’t go far enough to prevent spoiling the character of some older neighborhoods. The new “looming” rules do not change the existing 35-foot building-height limit but prohibit builders from … Continued
September home sales reported
In September, 66 residences sold in Annandale, according to the local multiple listing service, reports Vivianne Couts of Coldwell Banker. The highest sales price was $850,000, the lowest was $86,900. Of the homes sold, 38 were single family, 10 were townhouse, and the rest were condos. Fifteen were short sales, and another 15 were foreclosures.