The Foreign Service Journal, January-February 2016

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016 95 n TEMPORARY HOUSING CORPORATE APARTMENT SPECIALISTS. Abundant experience with Foreign Service professionals. We work with sliding scales. TDY per diems accepted. We have the locations to best serve you: Foggy Bottom (walking to Main State), Woodley Park, Chevy Chase and several Arling- ton locations convenient to NFATC. Wi-Fi and all furnishings, house- ware, utilities, telephone and cable included. Tel: (703) 979-2830 or (800) 914-2802. Fax: (703) 979-2813. Email: sales@corporateapartments.com Website: www.corporateapartments.com CAPITOL HILL, FURNISHED housing : 1-3 blocks to Capitol. Nice places, great location. Well below per diem. Short-term OK. GSA small business and veteran-owned. Tel: (202) 544-4419. Email: brian@capitolhillstay.com Website: www.capitolhillstay.com SHORT-TERM RENTALS • TEMPORARY HOUSING WASHINGTON, D.C., or NFATC TOUR? EXECUTIVE HOUS- ING CONSULTANTS offers Metropolitan Washington, D.C.’s finest portfolio of short-term, fully furnished and equipped apartments, townhomes and single-family residences in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. In Virginia: “River Place’s Finest” is steps to Rosslyn Metro and Georgetown, and 15 minutes on Metro bus or State Department shuttle to NFATC. For more info, please call (301) 951-4111, or visit our website at: www.executivehousing.com. DC GUEST APARTMENTS. Not your typical “corporate” apartments— we’re different! Located in Dupont Circle, we designed our apartments as places where we’d like to live and work—beautifully furnished and fully equipped (including Internet & satellite TV). Most importantly, we understand that occasionally needs change, so we never penalize you if you leave early. You only pay for the nights you stay, even if your plans change at the last minute. We also don’t believe in minimum stays or extra charges like application or cleaning fees. And we always work with you on per diem. Tel: (202) 536-2500. Email: info@dcguestapartments.com Website: www.dcguestapartments.com FURNISHED LUXURY APARTMENTS. Short/long-term. Best locations: Dupont Circle, Georgetown. Utilities included. All price ranges/sizes. Parking available. Tel: (202) 251-9482. Email: msussman4@gmail.com SERVING FOREIGN SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR 25 YEARS, ESPE- CIALLY THOSE WITH PETS . Selection of condos, townhouses and single-family homes accommodates most breeds and sizes. All within a short walk of Metro stations in Arlington. Fully furnished and equipped 1-4 bedrooms, within per diem rates. EXECUTIVE LODGING ALTERNATIVES. Email: Finder5@ix.netcom.com ARLINGTON FLATS . 1-BR, 2-BR, 3-BR and 4-BR flats in 4 beautiful buildings 3 blocks from Ballston or Clarendon Metro. Newly renovated, completely furnished, incl. all utilities/Internet/HDTV w/DVR. Parking, maid service, rental car available. Rates start at $2,750/month. Per diem OK. Min. 30 days. Tel: (571) 235-4289. Email: ClaireWaters826@gmail.com See 2-BR at website: www.dropbox.com/sh/6mkfwnz2ccrubv7/ FSM8fkHZz 2BR/2.5B/1Den/1Park/1Storage. Huge 1,760 sq.ft . one block from Clarendon Metro. Available mid-January. The hotspot of N. Virginia, one block from restaurants/bars/shops/dog park. Gold’s Gym/pool in building. Email: LPB2@georgetown.edu Website: washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/apa/5328730184.html UNBEATABLE DUPONT CIRCLE LOCATION. Spacious, furnished, possibly Washington, D.C.’s best TDY apartment. Amazing location…just 2-minute walk to Dupont Metro and around the corner from restaurants, museums, coffee and tea shops, dry cleaners, etc. Brand-new renova- tion. Large (1,000+ sq. ft.), 2-bed (one king, one queen), 2-bath, kitchen, workspace, washer/dryer, separate living and dining rooms. Perfect for one discriminating guest, but can also easily accommodate families. Can usually work with TDY rates. For pictures, full details and to reserve, go to : www.airbnb.com/rooms/8356006, or call Lara at +1 (513) 535-9125 . n PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NORTHERN VIRGINIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT . Are you look- ing for a competent manager to take care of your home when you go to post this summer? Based in McLean, Va., Peake Management, Inc. has worked with Foreign Service officers for over 30 years. We are active board members of the Foreign Service Youth Foundation and many other community organizations. We really care about doing a good job in renting and managing your home, so we’re always seeking cutting-edge technology to improve service to our clients, from innovative market- ing to active online access to your account. We offer a free, copyrighted Landlord Reference Manual to guide you through the entire preparation, rental and management process, or just give our office a call to talk to the agent specializing in your area. Peake Management, Inc. is a licensed, full-service real estate broker. 6842 Elm St., Suite 303, McLean VA 22101 Tel: (703) 448-0212. Email: Erik@Peakeinc.com Website: www.peakeinc.com LONG DISTANCE REALTOR & PROPERTY MANAGER McGrath Real Estate services understands the needs of those living over- seas. Using the highest quality of technology, we are able to assist you in selling and/or buying a home, while you remain overseas. Need it rented until your return? We’ve got that covered too! Our company has a core group of licensed realtors who have been assisting the Foreign Service and their families for over 39 years throughout Northern VA! Tel. (703) 709-2264. Email: McGrath@McGrathRealEstate.com Website: www.McGrathRealEstate.com n REAL ESTATE VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE. Thanks to my friends and clients for a very successful 2015! If you need any shelter assistance in 2016, please keep me in mind. Best wishes, David Olinger, GRI Long & Foster, Realtors. Tel: (703) 864- 3196. Email: david.olinger@LNF.com Website: www.davidolinger.lnf.com PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE services provided by John Kozyn of Coldwell Banker in Arlington, Va. Need to buy or sell? My expertise will serve your specific needs and timeframe. FSO references gladly pro- vided. Licensed in VA and DC. Tel: (202) 288-6026. Email: jkozyn@cbmove.com Website: www.cbmove.com/johnkozyn