The Foreign Service Journal, May 2015

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | MAY 2015 71 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 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 LOOKING TO BUY, sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? This former SFSO with 15 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 MAIN STATE OR FSI BOUND? For nearly 30 years, I have guided hundreds of Foreign Service clients through the real estate process. Real estate is among the most important financial and life decisions most of us make. You deserve to 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 RELOCATING TO SARASOTA, FLA.? Good move. Call Marian Walsh, Realtor and FSO spouse. Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty Tel: (941) 483-0803. Email: florida.walsh@gmail.com 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) AVERY-HESS, REALTORS —Susan Rogers/Realtor, MRP. Real Estate professional committed to assisting with the unique needs of Foreign Service and Military families, specializing in reloca- tion services. Licensed in VA and MD, with extensive knowledge of the Washington metropolitan area, having lived and worked locally in the region for over 30 years. Direct Line: (301) 335-7806. Email: srogers@averyhess.com Website: susanrogers.averyhess.com n MORTGAGE FIRST HOMEMORTGAGE 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 securing financing for their home purchases, loan refinances or renovation loans. Direct Line: (703) 402-1568. Email: mprehn@gofirsthome.com Website: www.mprehn.gofirsthome.com This is not a guarantee to extend consumer credit. All loans are subject to credit approval & property appraisal. FHMC NMLS ID #71603 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org ). Equal Housing Lender. n HOME REPAIRS MOVING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA? Now is the time to start planning 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 BOOKS HOWDID A JUNIOR FSO go from binational center director to ambas- sador, commando, embassy prisoner and fugitive in eight months? Read about it in No Circuses, by James F. O’Callaghan. Available at Amazon.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 n MISCELLANEOUS INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS The Jennifer Scott Quartet performs international vintage songs with vocals in French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and English. To book us for an event, visit www.jenniferscottmusic.com for more info.