Washington, DC · Military Relocation
Expert guidance for military relocations, PCS moves, VA home purchases and sales, and finding the right Washington, DC neighborhood for your next assignment.
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I’m Diana Tommingo, a full-time Military Realtor® serving Washington, D.C. 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 · Washington, D.C.
From historic military installations to the neighborhoods surrounding the nation’s capital, I help service members and their families explore housing options that fit their assignment, commute, budget, and lifestyle.
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Military Relocation · Washington, D.C.
A PCS move to or from Washington, D.C. often means coordinating a home purchase or sale while managing orders, deadlines, and an unfamiliar market. I help military families navigate the real estate side of their move with practical guidance, local knowledge, and remote support when you cannot be here in person.
Financing & Real Estate Guidance
I help military buyers navigate the Washington, D.C. home-buying process when using VA loan benefits—including coordinating with your lender and helping your financing move smoothly through the transaction. I help you understand key VA benefits, including 0% down payment for eligible buyers and no private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement.
Qualified buyers may be able to assume an existing VA mortgage, taking over its remaining balance and interest rate. The buyer generally needs to cover the difference between the purchase price and remaining mortgage balance at settlement. Approval is subject to the loan servicer’s requirements.
If you have an existing VA mortgage with a low interest rate, I can help highlight the assumable loan as a potential selling point when marketing your Washington, D.C. home. An assumable loan may attract buyers interested in taking over the existing financing, subject to lender approval.
*For eligible buyers, subject to VA loan and lender requirements.
Military Relocation · Washington, D.C.
Answers to common questions about VA loans, PCS moves, buying remotely, and selling a home in the Washington, D.C. area.
Yes. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members can use VA loan benefits to purchase a home in Washington, D.C. I help military buyers navigate the home-buying process, coordinate with their lender, and understand how their VA loan fits into the transaction.
Yes. I work with military buyers relocating to Washington, D.C. who may not be able to visit in person before purchasing. I can provide virtual home tours, neighborhood information, and remote assistance throughout the home-buying process.
Yes. VA mortgages may be assumable by qualified buyers, subject to approval by the loan servicer. The buyer typically needs to cover the difference between the purchase price and the remaining mortgage balance, along with any other applicable closing costs. I can help buyers and sellers understand the real estate considerations involved in a VA loan assumption.
The best neighborhood depends on your duty location, commute, housing needs, and lifestyle. I help military buyers compare Washington, D.C. neighborhoods based on their needs and access to installations such as Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the Washington Navy Yard, Fort McNair, Marine Barracks Washington, and the Pentagon.
Yes. I help military homeowners prepare, market, and sell their Washington, D.C. homes around PCS timelines. When needed, I can coordinate the sale remotely while you relocate to another duty station or remain stationed elsewhere.
Yes. I work with active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses and families, as well as civilian buyers and sellers throughout Washington, D.C. My experience with military relocation and PCS timelines helps me tailor my guidance to each client's circumstances.
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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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