The Foreign Service Journal, September 2015

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 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 for- mer 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 NORTHERN VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE —I’d be happy to help you buy, sell or lease a home in NoVA. Former FS and CS living in NoVA since 2001. Michelle Cannon, Weichert Realtors. Tel: (571) 594-3445. Email: m.cannon@weichert.com Website: michellecannonsells.com FOR SALE: Weekender tri-level cottage near four-seasons resort (www. bryceresort.com ). Sleeps six. $87,000. Tel: (815) 299-0736. 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. Excel- lent 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 LOOKING FOR A MOUNTAIN VACATION RETREAT? How about Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for skiing, hiking, fishing and fun? FSO family member has a beautiful, fully-remodeled, 2-bedroom, 2.5- bath condo for rent in the Aspens neighborhood about 4 miles from world-class skiing at Teton Village and the north entrance to Grand Teton National Park. We offer premium amenities and a great rate. For more information, contact Ali at alikatzen@att.net . 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@firsthome.com Website: www.mprehn.firsthome.com This is not a guarantee to extend consumer credit. All loans are sub- ject to credit approval & property appraisal. FHMC NMLS ID #71603 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org ). Equal Housing Lender. n HOME RENOVATIONS MOVING TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA? Now is the time to start plan- ning a fall/winter 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 ADOPTWHILE 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 SHIPPING PACKAGE RECEIVING AND SHIPPING . The UPS Store Clarendon in Arlington, Va., is your source for package management and shipping solu- tions. 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 EXPRESS has over 44 years in business. 24-hr. service, operated by a U.S. Army veteran, associate member AFSA. Contact: Jerry Mishler. Tel: (681) 252-0266 or (855) 704-6682. Email: info@actionpetexpress.com Website: WWW.ACTIONPETEXPRESS.COM