The Foreign Service Journal, July-August 2015

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JULY-AUGUST 2015 95 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 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 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) FLORIDA’S PARADISE COAST —Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero. Excellent amenities, activities, cultural events in beautiful Southwest Florida. Outstanding home values. Thomas M. Farley, LLC. Retired SFS. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. Email: tomfarley@BHHSFloridaRealty.net 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 relocation 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 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 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 placement 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 SHIPPING PACKAGE RECEIVING AND SHIPPING . The UPS Store Clarendon in Arlington, Va., is your source for package management and shipping solutions. We offer several options for package receiving, including storage and consolidation for shipment to your duty station abroad. Further, we are able to provide you with a U.S. street address that many retailers request. Let us help with your moving plans by sending items overseas before you leave. We offer express shipping services via UPS or DHL. As a USPS- Approved Postal Provider, we can ship items to a DPO address via USPS. We can pack your items for diplomatic pouch service, too. No need to visit the store to arrange one-time or continuous service. Call, email or visit our website for more information. Tel: (703) 527-4700. Email: store6361@theupsstore.com Website: www.arlington-va-6361.theupsstorelocal.com n PET TRANSPORTATION PET SHIPPINGWORLDWIDE: ACTION PET EXPRES S 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