FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA · MILITARY RELOCATION
Expert guidance for military PCS moves, VA home purchases and sales, and choosing a Fairfax County community that fits your duty station, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
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I’m Diana Tommingo, a full-time Military Realtor® serving Fairfax County, 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 Fairfax County 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
A military move to Northern Virginia means choosing a home that works with your duty station, commute, housing budget, and family priorities. Fairfax County offers a range of communities, from Metro-accessible locations to established suburban neighborhoods. Explore the areas below to compare locations as you plan your PCS move.
Your best location depends on where you report for duty, how you plan to commute, and what matters most in your day-to-day life. These neighborhood guides offer additional local information to help you narrow your home search.
Centrally located in Fairfax County near the Capital Beltway and major routes toward the Pentagon and other Northern Virginia employment centers. Consider local road access and your expected commute when comparing homes.
An established residential community with access to the Burke Centre and Rolling Road VRE stations. Worth considering if commuter rail, neighborhood amenities, and a suburban setting are priorities.
Located near I-66, Route 28, and Route 29, Centreville may suit buyers whose work or duty station is in western Fairfax County or the Dulles corridor. Plan carefully for peak-hour road travel.
A western Fairfax County option near major roads, Dulles-area employment centers, and the airport. Since there is no Metro station in Chantilly itself, consider driving routes and nearby transit connections for your assignment.
Offers a range of residential settings and access to major routes across the county. Compare specific neighborhoods based on your commute, housing budget, schools, and proximity to daily essentials.
The City of Falls Church and nearby Falls Church-area communities offer access to major commuter routes and Orange and Silver Line Metro stations in the surrounding area. Check the exact location of each home when evaluating transit options.
Near the Franconia-Springfield transportation hub, with Metro, VRE, and road connections. It may be a useful area to compare for assignments involving Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, or other destinations accessible from southern Fairfax County.
Known for larger residential properties and a more spacious setting. Buyers considering Great Falls should weigh their housing budget, property needs, and driving commute, as direct Metro access is limited within the community.
Located near the Dulles corridor, with access to the Silver Line Metro and major roads in the surrounding area. Compare station proximity and your route to the duty station or workplace before choosing a home.
A southern Fairfax County option with access to I-95 and the Lorton VRE station. Its location may be worth evaluating for buyers assigned to Fort Belvoir or other destinations south of Washington, D.C. Review the specific commute for your reporting location.
Offers established residential neighborhoods and access to the Silver Line at McLean and other nearby stations. Compare housing costs, road access, and the commute to your duty station before deciding whether the area fits your budget and priorities.
Located near the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro station and major roads, Merrifield offers a mix of residential options. It may suit buyers looking to balance transit access with travel to workplaces across central Fairfax County and the wider region.
A residential community with access to I-66, Route 123, and nearby Orange Line Metro stations. Consider the location of the property itself, since transit access and driving times can vary across the Oakton area.
Offers residential communities with access to the Silver Line Metro, major roads, and employment centers in the Dulles corridor. Compare Metro proximity, parking, and your full commute before selecting a property.
Near the Franconia-Springfield Metro station and major routes including I-95, I-395, and the Capital Beltway. Springfield is worth comparing for buyers who need access to southern Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir, or commuting routes toward the Pentagon.
A major employment and transit hub served by the Silver Line Metro. Buyers can compare homes based on station access, housing costs, and travel routes to installations and federal workplaces across Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Offers established residential neighborhoods and access to the Orange Line at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro station. Compare the distance to Metro, available parking, housing budget, and commute requirements for your next assignment.
Planning a PCS move to Northern Virginia? I help military buyers compare communities, evaluate local housing options, and navigate the home-buying process, including VA financing and remote purchases. Explore my Northern Virginia military relocation resources or contact me to discuss your assignment and home search.
Military Relocation · Fairfax County
A PCS move involves more than finding a home. Your location can shape your commute to your duty station or federal workplace, transportation options, daily routine, and long-term plans. I help you compare communities throughout Fairfax County, understand the local market, and make informed real estate decisions—even while you're still at your current duty station.
For Buyers
Compare Fairfax County communities based on your duty station or workplace, commute, budget, schools, transportation options, and lifestyle priorities. Whether you're considering Tysons, Vienna, Fairfax, Burke, Springfield, or another area, the right fit depends on your individual needs.
Relocating from another duty station doesn't have to mean waiting until you arrive to begin your search. Virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and neighborhood previews can help you evaluate homes and communities remotely.
I help coordinate property evaluations, offers, inspections, negotiations, and settlement so you can keep your home purchase moving while managing PCS orders and responsibilities at your current location.
For Sellers
PCS timelines can change quickly. Build a selling strategy around your reporting date, property condition, current market conditions, and plans for your next assignment.
Plan pricing, property preparation, staging, photography, and showings around your relocation timeline. A clear strategy helps you prepare your home for the market while coordinating the details of your move.
If your next assignment takes you out of the area, I can help coordinate showings, review offers, manage negotiations, and work with the transaction team through inspections and closing while you're away.
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 purchases with VA loans and properties with assumable VA mortgages in Fairfax County.
VA Purchase Loans
Eligible buyers may be able to purchase a home with no down payment, subject to VA eligibility, lender approval, and the terms of the transaction.
VA-backed purchase loans generally do not require monthly private mortgage insurance, which can affect the overall cost of homeownership.
Compare communities, property costs, commute considerations, and your expected timeline before deciding where to buy in Fairfax County.
Coordinate with your VA-approved lender to understand eligibility, funding fees, closing costs, and the requirements that apply to your purchase.
Assumable Mortgages
A qualified buyer may be able to assume an eligible existing VA mortgage, subject to approval by the loan servicer and applicable requirements.
If the existing mortgage has a lower interest rate than current financing options, assuming the loan may be worth exploring.
Buyers generally need cash or other approved financing to cover the difference between the purchase price and the remaining loan balance, along with applicable costs.
A Veteran buyer may be able to use a substitution of entitlement, subject to eligibility and approval. The original borrower's liability and entitlement restoration should be addressed with the servicer.
For Home Sellers
When the terms are favorable, such as a low interest rate, an assumable VA mortgage may be a selling point for qualified buyers.
Clear information about the existing loan may help interested buyers determine whether an assumption fits their financial situation.
The remaining balance, interest rate, monthly payment, and estimated equity gap can all affect a buyer's decision to pursue an assumption.
Work with the loan servicer and transaction professionals to understand the assumption process, approval requirements, timing, and responsibilities before moving forward.
VA loan eligibility, down payment requirements, funding fees, assumption approval, entitlement, and release from liability depend on individual circumstances and applicable VA, lender, and servicer requirements. Consult your lender or loan servicer for guidance specific to your situation.
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