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Hillwood Museum and Gardens, Washington DC

Hillwood museum

Hillwood Museum & Gardens is located in NW Washington, DC. Hillwood Museum is the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Hillwood showcases Mrs Post's stunning collection of art, French & Russian porcelain, Faberge eggs, jewelry, and much more.

Hillwood Museum also features breath-taking gardens including a Japanese water garden, a rose garden, and a putting green.

If you are in the Washington, DC area be sure to add a visit to Hillwood Museum & Gardens to your itinerary.

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For Rent! 8004 Darcy Road, Forestville, MD 20747

Stacey Baugh | Long and Foster | 301-924-1100
darcy road, Forestville, MD
Beautiful single family home
3BR/2.5BA Single Family House
$1,900/month
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage Unspecified
Parking None
Pet Policy No pets
Deposit $1,900

DESCRIPTION

Well maintained raised rambler with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Beautiful hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace on main level. Lower level walks out to large, fenced yard and features fully finished rec room, built in bar, laundry room, and office. Close to major arteries including 495, and accessible to shopping and military bases.

see additional photos below
RENTAL FEATURES

- Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace
- Hardwood floor - Living room - Bonus/Rec room
- Office/Den - Dining room - Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer
- Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Yard
- Cable-ready - High-speed internet

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Front

Back

Living Room

Basement bar

Basement fireplace
Contact info:
Stacey Baugh
Long and Foster
301-924-1100

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Posted: Nov 2, 2009, 3:29pm PST

Mold in Front-Load Washing Machines

We bought our new front loading washing machine about 2 years ago. In the past year I have begun to notice a musty odor coming from the machine. I have a strong sense of smell so I am always smelling things that nobody else is smelling so I ignored it. Eventually I begun to notice that the towels in the house also had a musty smell. I thought that maybe they were not fully dry and then when I folded them damp it was creating that smell. We would run the dryer cycle 2 sometimes 3 times and nothing seemed to make the towels smell fresh. Now you can smell the musty smell just by walking into the laundry room.

front load washing machine

Imagine my horror when I saw on the news yesterday that these front-loaders appear to have a problem with mold. The woman doing the story was experiencing the same problems we have and she found that there is mold under the rubber around the door of the machine and behind the soap dispenser.

Sure enough, when we checked ours there was mold in all the places she had indicated. How gross is this! I am washing the mold INTO my clothes.

The woman indicated that she wipes the machine down after every wash with bleach and then leaves the door open until it is completely dry. What is the point of a washing machine that requires more cleaning maintenance than the clothes I am trying to wash?

We did all the recommendations and it still smells.

I have been reading more about it today and this is an extremely common problem.

Other suggestions to remove the smell include:

  • Dismantle the entire washer and clean the drum regularly
  • Cleaning the machine with special cleaners sold at home improvement stores
  • Run the washer empty with bleach
  • Use only HE detergents
  • Use only powder detergents and no liquid fabric softeners
  • Run the washer with boiling water and vinegar
I am now going to implement the different suggestions to hopefully solve this problem.

I am really annoyed because had I been informed of this I would have never paid MORE money to buy a front loadig washine machine that was going to be so high maintenance.

Costs involved in buying a home

I work with mostly first-time homebuyers who are not familiar with the process of buying a home and who may be confused about how much money they may need to be able to buy.

DOWN PAYMENT - The minimum down-payment is usually 3.5% of the purchase price. However, this can range from as little as 0% to as much as 20% of the price depending on the type of loan. There are some programs available that assist with down-payment. The Down Payment on your DREAM program in PG County is an example of a down-payment assistance program for first-time home buyers purchasing a vacant foreclosure in the County.

CLOSING COSTS - Closing costs are the costs associated with purchasing the home, acquiring the mortgage, purchasing title insurance, as well as any state or city taxes involved. These costs vary by location and depending on your mortgage arrangements but usually run between 3% and 6% of the purchase price. Sometimes arrangements can be made to have the seller assist the buyer with some or all of the closing costs.

EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT - This deposit is submitted with the offer. The deposit is held in escrow and credited towards the buyer's down payment and/or closing costs. However, this check is cashed following acceptance of the offer. The seller may be entitled to the deposit if the buyer defaults on the contract. This deposit is usually a minimum of 1% of the purchase price and the amount may need to be increased in competitive situations.

HOME INSPECTION - This is paid for by the buyer at the time of inspection. The costs involved vary depending on the size and purchase price of the home but cost approximately $250-$500.

TERMITE INSPECTION - Many mortgages require a termite inspection. This can either be billed to the closing company and paid at the settlement table or paid for up front. The costs range from $35-$55.

OTHER INSPECTIONS - Any additional inspections that the buyer is interested in having done are paid for by the buyer. These may include radon inspections which can cost between $125 and $200, mold inspections, well water tests, septic system evaluations, chimney inspections, and anything else the buyer is interested in investigating prior to committing to purchase the home.

APPRAISAL - A few lenders will have the appraisal paid for at closing. However, many lenders will have the buyers pay for this up-front. That way if something goes wrong with the contract the lender is not stuck with the cost of the appraisal. This can vary in cost from approximately $350-$550.

If you are interested in learning more about purchasing a home or for more information about the down-payment assistance programs available in Prince George's County, MD don't hesitate to contact me.

Back on the Market - 11410 Fort Washington Rd $150,000

Stacey Baugh | Long and Foster | 301-924-1100
Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Must see to appreciate. Cottage style single family home located in Fort Washington, MD. 2 bedrooms and updated bathroom.
2BR/1BA Single Family House
offered at $150,000
Year Built Unspecified
Sq Footage Unspecified
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size 0.46 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Must see to appreciate. Cottage style single family home located in Fort Washington, MD. Features 2 bedrooms and updated bathroom. Fireplace in living room. Some updates begun and need to be completed. Detached 2 car garage and storage sheds. Large land. Room for expansion. Home in As-Is but move-in condition. Close to parks, marina, and National Harbor. Short sale. Third party approval needed.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace
- Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining room
- Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven
- Microwave - Attic - Dryer
- Laundry area - inside - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking - Storage space(s)


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Exterior

Garage

Back

Back yard

Storage sheds

Newer appliances
Contact info:
Stacey Baugh
Long and Foster
301-924-1100
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Oct 13, 2009, 6:23pm PDT