ARLINGTON, VA · MILITARY RELOCATION
Expert guidance for military PCS moves, VA home purchases and sales, and choosing an Arlington neighborhood that fits your duty station, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
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I’m Diana Tommingo, a full-time Military Realtor® serving Arlington, VA and the National Capital Region. I help military and civilian clients navigate real estate decisions with local market knowledge and an understanding of the demands of relocation.
A Personal Connection to Military Life
My connection to the military is personal. My husband, Elliot Tommingo, is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major who served as Director of the DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs from 2019 to 2023. Through our family’s experience, I understand that military life often requires difficult decisions on demanding timelines. That perspective shapes how I approach each relocation—with an appreciation for the service member’s mission, the family’s needs, and the importance of finding the right home during a major transition.
Military Relocation · Northern Virginia
I help military members, families, and civilian personnel navigate real estate decisions near military installations and federal workplaces in Arlington and throughout Northern Virginia. Explore local relocation guides for neighborhood insights and guidance tailored to your assignment, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
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Military PCS Relocation Guide
Arlington offers a range of lifestyles near Washington, D.C., the Pentagon, and Amazon HQ2. With 11 Metro stations, bus connections, Capital Bikeshare, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the county offers a variety of ways to get around the region. I help military and civilian clients buy and sell homes throughout Arlington, with guidance tailored to their assignment, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
A lively urban neighborhood with shopping, dining, and entertainment at Ballston Quarter. Its mix of residential buildings, local businesses, and Metro access makes Ballston a popular choice for professionals seeking an active, connected lifestyle.
Metro: Ballston–MU · Orange and Silver LinesKnown for its restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and walkable streets, Clarendon combines an energetic social scene with residential convenience. It appeals to buyers who want everyday amenities close to home and easy access to the wider region.
Metro: Clarendon · Orange and Silver LinesA high-rise neighborhood within National Landing, Crystal City combines residential buildings, offices, restaurants, and connections to major employers. Its Metro access and proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are useful for frequent travelers and relocating professionals.
Metro: Crystal City · Blue and Yellow LinesThis broader area includes Crystal City and Pentagon City in Arlington, as well as Potomac Yard in neighboring Alexandria. Selected for Amazon HQ2, National Landing continues to attract investment and development, with a growing technology and employment base.
Area focus: Amazon HQ2, technology, and urban livingJust across the Potomac River from Georgetown and central Washington, D.C., Rosslyn offers a distinctive skyline, high-rise living, offices, and easy access to the District. Its location is especially appealing to those working on either side of the river.
Metro: Rosslyn · Blue, Orange, and Silver LinesClose to the Pentagon and home to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, this neighborhood combines shopping, dining, residential buildings, and Metro connections. It is worth exploring for military households and professionals looking to stay close to work and everyday amenities.
Metro: Pentagon City · Blue and Yellow LinesKnown for its brick townhome-style residences, landscaped grounds, and tree-lined streets, Fairlington offers a more residential setting than Arlington's urban corridors. Parks, community amenities, and access to nearby shopping contribute to its established neighborhood feel.
Getting around: Bus connections and nearby Metro optionsA walkable village-style neighborhood with restaurants, independent shops, theaters, and cultural venues, Shirlington has a character of its own. It offers a lively local center while retaining a more neighborhood-oriented atmosphere.
Getting around: Regional bus connections; no Metro stationChoosing where to live involves more than distance alone. I can help you compare neighborhoods, commuting options, and housing costs as you plan your move to Arlington.
Military Relocation · Arlington, Virginia
A PCS move to Arlington involves more than finding a home. Your location can shape your commute to the Pentagon or other duty stations, access to Metro, daily routine, and long-term plans. I help you compare Arlington neighborhoods, understand the local market, and make informed real estate decisions—even while you're still at your current duty station.
01 / For Buyers
Compare Arlington neighborhoods based on your duty station, commute, housing budget, Metro access, and lifestyle priorities. If your search extends beyond Arlington, I can also help you evaluate nearby Northern Virginia communities.
When PCS timing makes an in-person search difficult, I can provide virtual tours, detailed video walkthroughs, and neighborhood previews to help you evaluate homes from a distance.
I coordinate with you throughout property evaluations, offers, inspections, negotiations, disclosures, and settlement—even when your PCS timeline requires a remote purchase.
02 / For Sellers
Your transfer date can influence when to list, how to price your home, and how to prepare it for the market. I help build a selling strategy around your PCS timeline.
From recommending updates and staging to coordinating photography and preparing your property for showings, I help manage the details as you get ready to relocate.
You don't have to remain in Arlington to sell your home. I coordinate showings, offers, negotiations, inspections, and closing while keeping you informed from your next assignment.
Financing & Real Estate Guidance
Understanding your financing options can help you make a more informed home purchase or sale. I help military buyers and sellers navigate the real estate side of VA financing, including home purchases with VA loans and properties with assumable VA mortgages in Arlington.
01 / VA Loans
Eligible buyers may be able to purchase an Arlington home without a down payment.
VA loans do not require monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI).
I help you evaluate Arlington properties, prepare an offer, and coordinate with your lender throughout the transaction.
Understand how your VA home loan benefit fits your budget, property goals, and Arlington home search.
02 / VA Assumptions
Qualified buyers may be able to assume a seller's existing VA mortgage, subject to servicer approval.
An assumable mortgage may carry an interest rate below current market rates.
Buyers need cashto cover the difference between the purchase price and the remaining loan balance.
An eligible Veteran buyer may be able to use a Substitution of Entitlement, subject to VA and lender requirements.
03 / For Sellers
When the terms are favorable (i.e., low interest rate), an assumable VA mortgage may be a selling point for qualified prospective buyers.
An assumable loan may appeal to buyers seeking an alternative to financing at current market rates.
Help buyers understand the remaining loan balance, purchase price, and equity gap they may need to cover.
I work with the buyer, seller, lender, and other parties to help coordinate the assumption process through settlement.
VA loan eligibility, assumption approval, entitlement requirements, down payment needs, and other terms depend on individual circumstances and applicable VA and lender requirements.
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Buyer Benefits
Buyer credits for military, first responders, educators & more.
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VA loans, PCS moves & local home-buying guidance.
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Personalized Real Estate Guidance
Whether you're preparing for a PCS move, buying with a VA loan, exploring a VA loan assumption, or planning to sell your home, let's discuss your goals and develop a strategy that fits your needs.
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