Pentagon Military Realtor | Arlington, VA
Pentagon Military Relocation
Your Next Home Near
The Pentagon
Relocating to the Pentagon means choosing where to live based on your commute, housing needs, and PCS timeline. With the Pentagon located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., military families can consider communities in Northern Virginia , Washington, D.C., and Maryland, with different housing and commute options depending on where they live.
Military Realtor®
Diana Tommingo
Mobile: 571-230-9686 (Call or Text)
Email: Diana@BestHomesByDiana.com
Hi! I’m Diana Tommingo, a full-time Military Realtor® living in Northern Virginia. I help service members and military families buy homes near the Pentagon, including buyers using VA loans or taking over a seller’s existing VA loan. Moving from another duty station? I offer video home tours and handle offers, negotiations, and paperwork remotely, so you can buy your home before you arrive.
Where to Live
Popular Neighborhoods Near the Pentagon
Finding the right home when transferring to the Pentagon involves balancing proximity to the installation, commute time, housing preferences, and lifestyle. Because there is no on-base family housing at the Pentagon, all military buyers evaluate off-base neighborhoods across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Here are several top neighborhoods military buyers consider when relocating to the Pentagon:
Pentagon City
One of the closest residential areas to the Pentagon, Pentagon City combines Metro access, shopping, restaurants, parks, and a mix of residential options. Its location is particularly convenient for service members who want to keep the daily commute short while staying close to National Landing and Washington, D.C.
Crystal City
Just east of the Pentagon, Crystal City and the broader National Landing area offer an urban setting with restaurants, retail, parks, offices, and extensive pedestrian and bike connections. The area is especially practical for military households that want a short Pentagon commute while also being close to major employment and transportation hubs.
Arlington Ridge & Aurora Highlands
These established residential areas south and east of the Pentagon offer a quieter alternative to the denser parts of National Landing. Buyers will find tree-lined streets, single-family homes, townhomes, parks, and convenient access to Pentagon City, Crystal City, and major commuter routes.
Rosslyn
Located along the Potomac River across from Georgetown, Rosslyn is a major transportation and business hub with restaurants, parks, river views, and easy access to Washington, D.C. It can appeal to military buyers who want an urban setting while maintaining a direct transit connection to the Pentagon.
Clarendon
Clarendon offers a walkable mix of restaurants, local shops, parks, and residential streets. Military buyers can choose between an active urban environment near the Metro and quieter residential blocks farther from the commercial core.
Ballston
Ballston combines a growing business district with restaurants, retail, parks, and established residential neighborhoods. It can work well for military households that want access to Arlington's Rosslyn-Ballston corridor while keeping a manageable commute to the Pentagon.
Old Town Alexandria
Old Town provides a Northern Virginia option south of the Pentagon, with historic rowhouses, brick townhomes, single-family homes, waterfront parks, restaurants, and a highly walkable core. Its location can appeal to military households that want Alexandria's character while remaining within a practical Pentagon commute.
VA Financing
Buying a Home With a VA Loan
Eligible active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses may be able to use a VA loan to purchase a primary residence, subject to VA eligibility and lender requirements. Learn More About VA Loans
- 0% Down Payment: Eligible buyers may be able to purchase a home with no down payment.
- No PMI: VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI).
- Low Interest Rates: VA loans offer competitive interest rates.
- Eligible Properties: VA loans can be used for eligible single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums.
- VA Funding Fee: The funding fee applies to most VA loans. Disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses and Purple Heart recipients may qualify for an exemption.
- VA Appraisal: The home must meet VA requirements and pass a VA appraisal to confirm that it is safe and worth the purchase price.
How It Works:
The buyer assumes the seller's existing VA loan balance and retains the original loan terms, including the existing interest rate and payment schedule.
Managing the Equity Gap:
You need cash to make the assumption work because you are taking over only what the seller still owes—not borrowing the full purchase price. If the home costs $500,000 and the seller owes $300,000, you take over the $300,000 loan and pay the remaining $200,000 in cash. This difference is called the equity gap. You’ll also need money for closing costs.
Expert Guidance:
As a Military Realtor®, I assist buyers in identifying homes with assumable VA mortgages, evaluating equity gaps, and steering the transaction through the complex loan-servicer approval process.
Your Next Chapter
Selling Your Home Near the Pentagon
Pentagon assignments can change quickly, and a PCS move may require you to leave the Washington, D.C. area before your home has sold. I help military homeowners manage the sale locally while they prepare for their next assignment, whether they are moving across the country or overseas. Homes near the Pentagon can attract a mix of military, federal, and defense-related buyers who value proximity to Arlington and Washington, D.C.
If you have already moved when your home goes under contract, I can coordinate showings, inspections, repairs, negotiations, documents, and settlement remotely. For homeowners with an existing VA mortgage, I can also help market an assumable loan when applicable, giving buyers another reason to consider the property.
PCS Timeline Coordination:
We plan preparation, photography, listing launch, showings, inspections, and closing around your military orders, HHG pickup, and departure schedule.
Pentagon-Area Marketing:
Position the property's location for buyers considering Pentagon City, Crystal City and National Landing, Arlington Ridge, Aurora Highlands, Rosslyn, Alexandria, and other nearby communities.
Remote Sale Management:
If your next assignment takes you away before closing, I remain your local point of contact for showings, inspections, contractor access, negotiations, paperwork, and settlement coordination.
Learn More About My Military Services
Your Next Move
Schedule Your PCS Consultation Today
While I specialize in military relocations, I also help civilian buyers and sellers throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Whether you are preparing for an incoming transfer, planning an out-of-state move, or looking to list your current home, let's discuss your timeline and real estate goals.
Call / Text: +1-571-230-9686 · Diana@BestHomesByDiana.com