Northern Virginia · Military Relocation
Expert guidance for military PCS moves, VA home purchases and sales, and choosing a Northern Virginia community that fits your duty station, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
Schedule a ConsultationNorthern Virginia offers a wide range of communities for military families, veterans, and civilian buyers and sellers, from historic Old Town Alexandria and Arlington to Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, and communities farther west. Buyers can choose from historic homes, townhomes, condos, and single-family homes while staying close to major military installations including the Pentagon, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Fort Belvoir, and other federal and defense facilities.
I am Diana Tommingo, a full-time Military Realtor® helping active-duty service members, veterans, military families, and civilians navigate the Northern Virginia real estate market. Whether you are buying or selling, I can help you evaluate neighborhoods based on your duty location, commute, BAH, VA loan options, PCS timeline, and long-term goals.
Residential options near major installations and federal workplaces throughout Northern Virginia.
EXPLORE Northern VA
Explore Northern VA communities to find the right fit for your assignment, commute, and lifestyle.
Urban living, restaurants, shopping, and Metro.
Walkable streets, restaurants, and nightlife.
High-rises, Metro, and National Landing.
Garden-style homes, green spaces, and trails.
Urban living near major employers and Metro.
Shopping, condos, and Pentagon-area access.
High-rises, Metro connections, and city views.
Restaurants, shops, theater, and nearby trails.
Modern residences near Metro and major employers.
Independent shops, restaurants, and a neighborhood feel.
Historic streets, waterfront dining, and King Street.
Residential communities, parks, shopping, and Metro.
Diverse dining, shopping, and established neighborhoods.
Parks, trails, residential streets, and VRE service.
Suburban living near Dulles and technology employers.
Established neighborhoods, parks, and shopping.
Historic downtown, local dining, and George Mason University.
Local shops, restaurants, and Metro connections.
Residential communities near Metro and commuter routes.
Spacious properties, wooded surroundings, and privacy.
Historic downtown, parks, and Silver Line access.
Trails, recreation facilities, shopping, and amenities.
Parks, recreation, VRE service, and I-95 access.
Upscale shopping, spacious homes, and Beltway access.
Mosaic District, dining, shopping, and Metro access.
Tree-lined streets, parks, and residential neighborhoods.
Lakes, trails, village centers, and Silver Line Metro.
Shopping, commuter connections, and major highways.
Major employers, shopping, high-rises, and Metro.
A traditional town center, parks, and Orange Line access.
Suburban communities, shopping, trails, and Silver Line access.
A planned community with parks, trails, and a town center.
Suburban neighborhoods near Dulles Airport and shopping.
Wooded surroundings, trails, recreation, and the Occoquan area.
A historic riverside town with shops and waterfront dining.
Shopping, parks, Potomac waterfront, and commuter connections.
A PCS move to Northern Virginia is not simply a matter of finding a house. Where you live can affect your daily commute, quality of life, access to Metro or VRE, and how well your home fits your military orders and long-term plans. I help you narrow down the right communities, understand the local market, and make confident real estate decisions—even when you're still at your current duty station.
Northern Virginia offers everything from walkable Arlington and Alexandria neighborhoods to suburban communities throughout Fairfax and Prince William Counties. I help you compare your options based on your duty station, commute, housing budget, and priorities.
When PCS timing makes an in-person search difficult, I can take you through properties virtually, provide detailed video walkthroughs, and show you the surrounding neighborhood so you can get a better feel for the location.
I can coordinate the buying process remotely, from evaluating properties and preparing an offer to inspections, negotiations, disclosures, and settlement.
Your PCS date can influence everything from when to list to how your home is prepared and marketed. I help create a selling plan that works with your timeline.
From recommending updates and staging to coordinating photography and getting the property market-ready, I help handle the details while you focus on your move.
You don't have to stay in Northern Virginia to sell your home. I manage showings, offers, negotiations, inspections, and the closing process while keeping you updated wherever your next assignment takes you.
Eligible buyers may be able to purchase a home with no down payment.
VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance.
I help you evaluate Northern Virginia homes, structure your offer, and coordinate with your lender throughout the transaction.
I help you understand how your VA benefits can work within the Northern Virginia market.
Qualified buyers may be able to assume a seller's existing VA mortgage.
An assumable loan may have a rate that is significantly lower than current market rates.
The buyer needs to cover the difference between the purchase price and the seller's remaining loan balance.
An eligible Veteran buyer may be able to use a Substitution of Entitlement, subject to VA and lender requirements.
A favorable VA interest rate can be highlighted as a potential benefit to qualified buyers.
An assumable loan may make your property more appealing in a higher-rate environment.
I help buyers understand the existing loan balance, purchase price, and equity gap.
I work with the buyer, seller, lender, and other parties to help keep the assumption process moving.
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