The Foreign Service Journal, October 2014

66 OCTOBER 2014 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL ADVANCING TO MAIN STATE OR FSI? I o er FS personnel 28+ years of experience providing Exclusive Representation. My focused approach to home buying/selling makes the transition easier for you and your family. FS references gladly provided. 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 FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY. 3 BR, 2 BA elegant lakefront “treehouse,” Lake Lure, NC (near Asheville), in mountain resort w/private dock; entertaining screened porches, decks & land- scape lighting; gazebo hot-tub. Resort provides rental income options when unoccupied. Go to http://www.beverly-hanks.com/search/ detail/565826 See details: items conveyed, prices (furn/unfurn), 5-star guest com- ments, more. Tel: (828) 698-7926; (001) 828 980-1535 . Email: alysia@beverly-hanks.com; ppearson@aol.com SARASOTA, FLA. PAUL BYRNES, FSO retired, and Loretta Friedman, Coldwell Banker, o er 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) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES FLORIDA REALTY. If you’re considering retirement in the Sarasota area, contact Marian Walsh, Realtor and FSO spouse. Tel: (941) 483-0803. Email: orida.walsh@gmail.com n HOME REPAIRS NOW IS THE TIME to think about getting your home in NORTHERN 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 living abroad, and have many won- derful references from happy families. Contact Nancy Sheehy. Tel: (703) 244-3843. Email: Nancy.Sheehy@verizon.net Website: www.DOOR2DOORDESIGNS.COM CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS n TEMPORARY HOUSING SINGLE-FAMILY HOME FOR RENT in Quaker Hill, Alexandria VA 22314 Colonial style with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. 10 minutes from DC, and 7 from Reagan. Short/Long-term. Furnished/Unfurnished. For more information: Tel: (571) 594-1794. Email: rfv5678@comcast.net AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1, 2014. n PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NORTHERN VIRGINIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Are you look- ing 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 o cers for over 30 years. We are active board members 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 service to our clients, from innovative market- ing to active online access to your account. We o er a free, copyrighted Landlord Reference Manual to guide you through the entire preparation, rental and management process, or just give our o ce 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. Email: Erik@Peakeinc.com Website: www.peakeinc.com n REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: “Chinquapin Cottage,” a charming 3,300 sq. ft. 3BR/3BA home on 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bobb Cupp. Lush landscaping, lake and mountain views and babbling brook on property. Ideal retirement location in Waynesville, N.C., nestled between Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (30 miles west of Asheville). Back and front porches to enjoy mild winters and cool mountain summers. See photo gallery on NC Mountain MLS# 558492. Tel: (828) 508-0670 Email: christamalone5@gmail.com or ron@ronbreese.com LOOKING TO BUY , sell or rent property in Northern Virginia? is former SFSO with 12 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 PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE services provided by John Kozyn of Coldwell Banker in Arlington, Va. Need to buy or sell? My expertise will serve your speci c 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