The Foreign Service Journal, June 2019

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JUNE 2019 73 MAIN STATE BOUND? Tap into my 30+ years of providing exclusive representation to FSOs buying and selling real estate. You need unique and special consideration to find the right property. Let me assist with your next home, guiding you through the myriad details for a smooth transaction. Marilyn Cantrell, Associate Broker, Licensed in DC and VA McEnearney Associates, McLean VA Cell: (703) 819-4801. Email: Marilyn@MarilynCantrell.com Website: MarilynCantrell.com EFM REALTOR: Transferring back “home” can sometimes be our hardest move. To make it as smooth as possible, I’ve gathered a team that understands our unique FS needs. You can begin your process this spring: Take advantage of when properties hit the market and you have the most choices! We can visit these properties on your behalf, even before you PCS back to Washington. We assist first-time home buyers, move-up buyers and/or investment buyers. We also sell homes for clients locally and overseas. Let us be your ally and advocate in coming home to Northern Virginia. Together, we can make this move your best one yet! Rachel Cleverley, VA Licensed Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | PenFed Realty 300 N. Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314 Cell: +1 (571) 274-1910 . Email: rachel.cleverley@penfedrealty.com Website: www.realestatedonecleverly.com VERMONT PROPERTY INVESTMENT. Sale/Leaseback Opportunity. Shooting Stars Farm: 1840s Farm House with Barn and Out-bldgs. 22 acres on quiet country road, 45 min. from Dartmouth College. Further inquiry welcome. Email: nmetz@fairpoint.net SUNNYSIDE PROPERTY. Over 30 furnished Arlington VA Walk-to-Metro rentals. We own and manage all our properties. Studio to 5 BR houses. Unique renovated, stylish homes in vintage buildings. Completely furnished, all inclusive (parking, utilities, maid). Starting at $2,500/mo. We work with per diem. Welcoming Foreign Service for 10+ years! For all listings/reservations: Website: www.SunnysideProperty.net HEADING OUT? HEADING “HOME” TO DC? As an immigrant and Foreign Service spouse, I know what a hassle international moves can be—especially without a GSO or CLO! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or rent, in DC or VA, I can help smooth your transition. For a realtor who understands the unique needs and strains of Foreign Service life, just call Marian. McEnearney Associates 4720 Lee Highway Arlington VA 22207 Tel: (703) 967-1796. Email: MThompson@McEnearney.com.com NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST. This SFSO (retired USAID, Housing & Urban Programs) with 15+ years of real estate experience can advise you on buying, selling or renting a home. David Olinger, GRI–Long & Foster, Realtors. Tel (direct): (703) 864-3196. Email: david.olinger@LNF.com Website: www.davidolinger.LNF.com ARE YOU TRANSFERRING TO THE D.C. METRO AREA? Let’s jump start your housing search now! I will provide you advance listings and help you identify the right property to buy or lease. DO YOUWANT TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE? Let me provide you commercial real estate options that require minimal property manage- ment. I can also suggest single and multi-unit residential investment opportunities with ongoing property management. As a retired Foreign Service officer who spent a career leasing overseas embassy housing and office space, I will exceed your expectations. RUSSELL BAUM, REALTOR® Arlington Realty, Inc. 764 23rd Street S Arlington VA 22202 Tel: (703) 568-6967. Email: realtorbaum@gmail.com Website: http://www.russbaum.com Remember Tom? I remember Tom fondly. For 25 years, Tom was my “go to” Realtor when buying and selling homes and investment properties in Northern Virginia. Posted overseas, having access to such a professional who knew the challenges of the FS and who we unconditionally trust, proved invaluable. He helped us purchase great properties and represented us, and his attention to detail was impec- cable. I provide my clients with this same level of quality, individual- ized service. If you’re looking for such a Realtor, a former SFSO helping clients make intelligent real estate decisions throughout Northern Virginia, then contact me. ALAN DAVIS, REALTOR® Metro Premier Homes Direct Tel: (571) 229-6821 alandavisrealtor@gmail.com www.alandavisrealtor.com n PET TRANSPORTATION PET SHIPPINGWORLDWIDE: ACTION PET EXPRESS has over 48 years in business. 24-hr. service, operated by a U.S. Army veteran, associate member AFSA. Contact: Jerry Mishler. Tel: (681) 252-0266 or (844) 323-7742. Email: info@actionpetexpress.com Website: WWW.ACTIONPETEXPRESS.COM n PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TWIGA TUTORS. Don’t let your child fall behind American peers while living overseas. Our certified American EFM teachers support K-12 students in English, Math, Science, U.S. History, American Literature and Coding and Robotics. Reimbursable for most FS families. Enroll Today! Email: christianna@twigatutors.com Website: www.twigatutors.com ENGLISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS for Locally-Employed staff. We travel to your post! Go to www.englishforthejob.com for details on pack- ages and rates. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: $1.60/word (10-word min). Hyperlink $11 in online edition. Bold text $1.00/word. Header or box-shading $11 each. Deadline: Five weeks ahead of publication. Tel: (202) 719-9712. Fax: (202) 338-8244. Email: ads@afsa.org