Yes. Military families regularly purchase homes in Northern Virginia remotely. The key is using a structured system: VA loan pre-approval before any offer, a licensed inspector conducting a live video walkthrough (not just reviewing a report later), title search ordered immediately after acceptance, and keeping appraisal and inspection contingencies intact. The buyers who encounter problems sight-unseen are those who skipped steps, not those who followed a disciplined process. When the system is in place, purchasing sight-unseen is manageable and standard for PCS timelines.