The Foreign Service Journal, June 2012

J UN E 2 0 1 2 / F OR E I GN S E R V I C E J OU R N A L 55 A F S A N E W S TEMPORARY HOUSING LUXURY 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath home for rent in The Atrium. Gorgeous view of Georgetown, walking distance to Rosslyn Metro station. FSI shuttle stop. Use of swimming pool, ten- nis court, gym, Internet, cable and parking included. $4,800/month; six months min., per diem accepted . Sorry, no pets, no smokers. Tel: (703) 395-8683 or (202) 679-0800. Photos available at: retina010@gmail.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NORTHERN VIRGINIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Are you looking 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 boardmembers 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 ser- vice to our clients, from innovative marketing to active online access to your account. We offer a free, copyrighted Landlord Reference Manual to guide you through the entire preparation, rental and man- agement 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. E-mail: Erik@Peakeinc.com Web site: www.peakeinc.com REAL ESTATE LOOKING TO BUY, sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? This former FSO understands your needs and can help. References avail- able. David Olinger, GRI Long & Foster, Realtors. Tel: (703) 864-3196. E-mail: david.olinger@LNF.com Web site: www.davidolinger.lnf.com DEBRA HENKE like to help you buy or sell or rent your home in McLean, Falls Church, Arlington and surrounding neighborhoods. Licensed in Virginia, Debra is a member of the team of real estate professionals with Weichert Realtors at the McLean-Dolley Madison office. Equal Housing Opportunity. FSO references are available. Tel: (703) 907-9805. E-mail: dhenke@weichert.com HEADED TOMAIN STATE? Time to Buy or Sell in DC or Virginia? Tap into my 25+ years of experience providing FS personnel with exclusive representation. By focusing on your needs, my effective approach makes the transition easier for you and your family. References gladly provided. Contact Marilyn Cantrell, Associate Broker (licensed in VA and DC), McEnearney Associates, McLean VA. Tel: (703) 860-2096. E-mail: Marilyn@MarilynCantrell.com Web site: www.MarilynCantrell.com PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE services provided by John Kozyn of Coldwell Banker in Arlington, Va. Need to buy or sell? My exper- tise will serve your specific needs and timeframe. FSO references gladly provided. Licensed in VA and DC. Tel: (202) 288-6026. E-mail: jkozyn@cbmove.com Web site: www.cbmove.com/johnkozyn CONVERTED 19TH-CENTURY Amish barn with exposed oak beams for sale in Shipcarpenter Square, Lewes, Del. Ground floor: handicapped-accessible bedroom/ bathroom suite and sun room. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms, play area, full bath. $795,000. Contact Bill Peiffer, Sotheby’s International Realty MLS 592416. Tel: (302) 542-9318. E-mail: billpeiffer@hotmail.com SARASOTA, FLA. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, offer vast real estate experience in assist- ing diplomats. Enjoy gracious living, no state income tax, and a cur- rent “buyer’s market.” Tel: (941) 377-8181. E-mail: byrnes68@gmail.com (P aul) or lorbfried@gmail.com (Lo retta) HOME REPAIRS NOW IS THE TIME to think about getting your home in NORTH- ERN 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 liv- ing abroad. Many wonderful references from happy families. Contact Nancy Sheehy. Tel: (703) 244-3843. E-mail: Nancy.Sheehy@verizon.net. Web site: www.DOOR2DOORDESIGNS.COM TRANSPORTATION PET MOVING MADE EASY. Club Pet International is a full-service animal shipper spe- cializing in domestic and international trips. Club Pet is the ultimate pet-care boarding facility in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Tel: (703) 471-7818 or (800) 871-2535. E-mail: dogman@clubpet.com Web site: clubpet.com VACATION RENTALS PROVENCE COUNTRY HOUSE: Olive grove, vineyards, bike trails, wifi, two bedrooms+; FSO-owned. E-mail: harre.dominique@gmail.com Web site: http://tinyurl.com/carombhome MONROE BAY INN bed and breakfast in Colonial Beach, Va., wel- comes you for anything from a weekend getaway to a longer stay while you are on home leave. Located only 1.5 hours from DC; owned and operated by an FSO/Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Web site: www.monroebayinn.com SHOPPING CRAVING GROCERIES FROM HOME? We ship non-per- ishable groceries to you via the Dulles mail-sorting facility or your choice of U.S. shipping facility. www.lowesfoodstogo.com • Choose the Reynolda Rd. store in Winston-Salem, N.C. • Choose Delivery • Pay through PayPal BOOKS JOHN J. EDDY Funny in Parts: The Diary of a Foreign Service Officer www.authorhouse.com