The Foreign Service Journal, January-February 2016

96 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS n REAL ESTATE DC METRO AREA. Whether you’re buying, selling or leasing, Jack Croddy, a former Senior career FSO, will help you achieve your real estate goals. An expert negotiator, Jack is affiliated with W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Company and exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. Tel: (301) 229-4000, ext. 8345. Cell: (301) 318-3450. Email: arnold.croddy@longandfoster.com MAIN STATE OR FSI BOUND? For nearly 30 years, I have assisted hundreds of Foreign Service clients through the real estate process. Real estate is a major financial and life decision most of us make. Ensure you have the guidance and expertise of a seasoned real estate professional. Contact Marilyn Cantrell, Associate Broker, licensed in VA and DC. McEnearney Associates 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd., Ste. 350 McLean VA 22101 Tel: (703) 860-2096. Email: Marilyn@MarilynCantrell.com Website: www.MarilynCantrell.com SARASOTA, FLA. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, have vast real estate experience and cite excellent weather, amenities, health facilities and no state income tax to explain Sarasota’s mounting popularity. Tel: (941) 377-8181. Email: byrnes68@gmail.com (Paul) or lorbfried@gmail.com (Loretta) FLORIDA’S PARADISE COAST —Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero. Excel- lent amenities, activities, cultural events in beautiful Southwest Florida. Outstanding home values. Interested in another area? With an extensive network, I am able to assist statewide or nationwide. Thomas M. Farley, LLC. Retired SFS. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. Email: tomfarley@BHHSFloridaRealty.net n MORTGAGE FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION —Matthew Prehn NMLS #394014. Sr. Loan Officer with over 24 years of experience. Licensed in VA, MD and DC. Meeting the needs of Foreign Service families in secur- ing financing for their home purchases, loan refinances or renova- tion loans. Direct Line: (703) 402-1568. Email: mprehn@firsthome.com Website: www.mprehn.firsthome.com This is not a guarantee to extend consumer credit. All loans are sub- ject to credit approval & property appraisal. FHMC NMLS ID #71603 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) . Equal Housing Lender. n HOME RENOVATIONS MOVING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA? Now is the time to start plan- ning a Spring or Summer move. Let Door2DoorDesigns prepare your home for your arrival. We specialize in working with Foreign Service and military families living abroad. From kitchen/bath remodels to new roofs and everything in between. Trusted and licensed/insured contractors. Many wonderful references. Contact Nancy Sheehy. Tel: (703) 244-3843. Email: Nancy.Sheehy@verizon.net Website: www.door2doordesigns.com n INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION ADOPT WHILE POSTED OVERSEAS! Adopt Abroad, Incorporated, was created to assist expatriates with their adoption needs. U.S.-licensed and Hague-accredited, we conduct adoption home studies and child place- ment services, using caseworkers based worldwide. Adopt Abroad, Inc. 1424 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg PA 4213 Sonia Ct, Alexandria VA Tel: (888) 526-4442. Website: www.adopt-abroad.com n PET TRANSPORTATION PET SHIPPINGWORLDWIDE: ACTION PET EXPRESS has over 44 years in business. 24-hr. service, operated by a U.S. Army veteran, associ- ate member AFSA. Contact: Jerry Mishler. Tel: (681) 252-0266 or (855) 704-6682. Email: info@actionpetexpress.com Website: WWW.ACTIONPETEXPRESS.COM PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: $1.50/word (10-word min). Hyperlink $11 in online edition. Bold text 90¢/word. Header or box-shading $11 each. Deadline: Five weeks ahead of publication. Tel: (202) 944-5507. Fax: (202) 338-8244. Email: miltenberger@afsa.org