Commuting time greatly affects your quality of life; journeys of an hour or more each way are common. Take transportation (cost, time, stress) into account when considering where to live.
Temporary housing
Near FSI: OBC offers a listing that indicates pet-friendly properties on the intranet at http://fsi.state.gov/fsi/tc/default.asp?id=1156 or request it from the OBC by e-mail.
General: Family Liaison Office listing http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/reentry/index.htm
Permanent housing
The Washington Post - www.washingtonpost.com -- classified ads, Saturday Real Estate section
Craig's List - http://washingtondc.craigslist.org
www.apartmentlist.com
www.realtor.com
www.rentclicks.com
www.rent.com
www.MyCheapApartments.com
www.iRentToOwn.com
www.militarybyowner.com (military tenants only, any landlords near bases)
www.ahrn.com (military tenants only, any landlords near bases)
www.aafsw.org Non-profit membership organization with online classified ads and an e-mail list for Foreign Service folks (Livelines)
If renting don't forget the "Foreign Service clause," which allows you to move out with 30 days notice if transferred.
As a landlord, you will need a second type of Foreign Service clause to permit you to move back into your property if suddenly transferred.
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