I grew up in an Air Force family, so I know how orders can reshape a family's plans overnight. As a Military Residential Specialist and VA Loan Certified agent, I help service members, veterans and their families buy a home near Dover Air Force Base, or sell one when it is time to move on.
Doreen Sawchak, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Associates. Call or text (302) 242-4686
Serving all three Delaware counties, north to south
Dover Air Force Base is home to the 436th Airlift Wing and the 512th Airlift Wing. Most families look at communities within a short drive of the gate, then widen the search based on budget and lifestyle.
For many eligible buyers, a VA loan means no down payment and no private mortgage insurance, and your Basic Allowance for Housing may be able to go toward a mortgage payment instead of rent. I connect military buyers with knowledgeable local VA lenders who can review eligibility, funding fee rules and assistance programs.
Orders rarely line up with a convenient house-hunting trip. I offer live video tours, honest feedback on each home and neighborhood, and coordination with your lender and settlement attorney. One of my clients bought his home while finishing a tour overseas, with a friend attending showings and holding power of attorney, and moved right in when he returned.
When new orders arrive, you may decide to sell rather than rent out your Delaware home. My Leave Your Keys and Go service helps manage preparation, contractors, showings and paperwork after you leave, so you can focus on the move.
Delaware does not tax Social Security benefits, and military retirees can currently exclude up to $12,500 of military retired pay from state income tax. Many retirees also like being close to the base's community and amenities. A tax professional can confirm how the rules apply to your situation.
I am not affiliated with any government agency. My role is to guide you through the Delaware home buying or selling process and connect you with qualified professionals.
Military families often choose Dover, Camden, Wyoming, Magnolia and Felton for short commutes to Dover Air Force Base, while Smyrna, Middletown and Milford offer more options with a longer drive.
Many service members use their Basic Allowance for Housing toward a mortgage payment instead of rent. A VA lender can help you understand how BAH fits your budget and loan approval.
Yes. Doreen Sawchak offers live video tours and coordinates with VA lenders and Delaware settlement attorneys so service members can buy before they arrive, including with a power of attorney when needed.
Doreen Sawchak is a Military Residential Specialist and VA Loan Certified REALTOR® with RE/MAX Associates who grew up in an Air Force family and volunteers at the Dover AFB USO.
Doreen's Leave Your Keys and Go service helps service members sell after they move by managing preparation, contractors, showings and paperwork while keeping the owner updated.
Whether you are buying, selling or still deciding, I'm happy to answer your questions and help you plan the next step. It costs you nothing but a few minutes of your time.
Doreen Sawchak, REALTOR® | RE/MAX Associates, 668 Yorklyn Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 | Office (302) 234-3800 | Cell (302) 242-4686 | doreenhomesales@gmail.com
Each office independently owned and operated. Not affiliated with any government agency. Equal Housing Opportunity.