The Foreign Service Journal, May 2014

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | MAY 2014 75 n VACATION/HOME LEAVE UMBRIAN VILLA: Lovely 3BR/3BA stone country house with pool located 1-1/2 hour’s drive north of Rome. Contact www.casa-sirena.com for info and rates. 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 n REAL ESTATE LONG-DISTANCE REALTOR will make technology work for you when you’re ready to buy or sell a home, even from overseas. Foreign Service spouse. Licensed in DC, MD & VA with Real Living at Home Properties, 11 Dupont Circle, Tel. (301) 652-0643. Mary Lowry Smith, REALTOR® Cell: (202) 247-5077. Email: mary@dcredlinehomes.com Website: DCRedLineHomes.com Visit DC Red Line Homes Real Estate on Face Book LOOKING TO BUY , sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? This former SFSO with 12 years of real estate experience understands your needs and can help. References available. 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 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 ADVANCING TOMAIN STATE OR FSI? I offer FS personnel 28+ years of experience providing Exclusive Representation. My focused approach to home buying/selling makes the transition easier for you and your family. FS references gladly provided. 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 WHAT ARE YOUR RETIREMENT/2nd HOME PLANS? We have a large buildable lot below market price for sale on the 15th hole of a Champi- onship Golf Course at The Resort at Glade Springs, W.Va. Ray & Laurie Meininger. Email: meiningers2@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Elegant Lakefront Chalet, Lake Lure, NC (near Asheville). In Golf Resort w/private dock on mountain lake, entertainment decks with crafted stone outdoor fireplace, screened porches & gazebo-hot tub, landscape lighting; furnished (or unfurn.); 3BR, 2BA. Rental options until sold. $429K. Contact/Realty info: Tel: (828) 980-1535. Email: patpearson@aol.com Website: www.vrbo.com/96742 ; www.tinyurl.com/kde26 SARASOTA, FLA. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, offer vast real estate experience in assisting diplomats. Enjoy gracious living, no state income tax and an exciting market. Tel: (941) 377-8181. Email: byrnes68@gmail.com (Paul) or lorbfried@gmail.com (Loretta) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES FLORIDA REALTY. If you’re considering retirement in the Sarasota area, contact Marian Walsh, Realtor and FSO spouse. Tel: (941) 483-0803. Email: florida.walsh@gmail.com n HOME REPAIRS NOW IS THE TIME to think about getting your home in NORTHERN VIRGINIA ready to occupy or put on the market. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint or a bathroom and/or kitchen remodel, Door2Door Designs will do the work for you while you’re away. We specialize in working with Foreign Service and military families living abroad, and have many won- derful references from happy families. 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) 687-3644. Website: www.adopt-abroad.com