Buying a Home in Rockville, MD with Jon Lahey
Jon Lahey leads The Fine Living Group at eXp Realty, based in Rockville, Maryland. Our team helps first-time buyers, relocating buyers, and homeowners buying their next home compare options, plan offers, and get from the first showing to closing.
Experienced leadership
20+ years of experience
In real estate, as shown on the team's Zillow profile.
The Fine Living Group, as a team
More than 2,000 team sales reported on Zillow
A track record across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. These are team-wide sales. Source: Zillow profile
From first conversation to closing day
Setting a budget with your lender
Before touring, we suggest talking with a lender about what monthly payment feels comfortable, not only what you may qualify for. Your lender handles loan options and approval. We help you translate that number into realistic homes to see.
Comparing houses, condos and townhomes
Each home type carries different ownership costs. We help you line up the list price next to HOA or condo fees, property taxes, insurance, utilities and expected upkeep so you can compare homes on total cost, not just price.
Reviewing comparable sales and offer terms
When you find the right home, we review recent comparable sales and talk through offer terms such as price, deposit, contingencies and settlement timing. You decide what to offer. Our job is to make sure you understand the tradeoffs.
Coordinating inspection, appraisal and closing
After your offer is accepted, we help keep the inspection, appraisal, lender requirements and title work moving on schedule, and we keep you updated on what is due next so nothing catches you off guard.
Buying while you sell
If you need to sell your current home, we plan both transactions together. We talk through timing, financing questions for your lender, and which order makes sense for your situation before you commit to anything.
What to compare, home by home
Rockville offers single-family homes, townhomes and condos, and two homes at similar prices can cost very different amounts to own. We encourage buyers to check these details for each property rather than relying on general impressions:
- Your actual commute, tested at the times you would travel.
- Condo or HOA fees, what they cover, and any planned increases or assessments.
- Property condition, including the age of the roof, systems and appliances.
- Parking: assigned, permit, garage or street, and any extra cost.
- Which maintenance falls to you and which is handled by an association.
Relocating from Illinois to a Rockville townhouse
In a review on our team's Zillow profile, a buyer described purchasing a townhouse in Rockville in 2026 while relocating from Illinois. The buyer worked with Ada Chan, an agent on our team, and described her as knowledgeable, focused, hardworking and dedicated throughout the purchase.
Client experience with Fine Living Group agent Ada Chan. Paraphrased from a public Zillow review. Read reviews on Zillow
Programs to ask us about
Our team offers a 24-month "Love It or Leave It" program and a one-year home warranty that some buyers may want to discuss. Availability, eligibility, costs and exclusions vary, so please review the written terms with us before relying on any program.
Frequently asked questions
Who will handle my purchase?
Jon Lahey is the team leader of The Fine Living Group. Many buyers work day to day with an assigned buyer specialist on the team. When you first talk with us, ask who will handle your tours, offers and updates so you know exactly who to call.
Can your team help if I also need to sell my current home?
Yes. We can plan both transactions together, discuss timing and order, and walk you through any team programs that may be available. Your lender should advise on the financing side.
How do I get started?
Call us at 301-651-4900 or send a message through our contact page. We will ask about your timeline, budget conversations so far, and the type of home you want, then set up a time to talk.
What should I compare when looking at a condo?
Look at the monthly condo fee and what it covers, the association documents and budget, any rules that could affect your financing, parking, and which maintenance is your responsibility versus the association's. Review the documents carefully and ask your lender and, if needed, an attorney about anything unclear.
Do you work with first-time and relocating buyers?
Yes. We explain each step from the first conversation through closing, and for relocating buyers we can help coordinate virtual or scheduled tours. Loan approval is decided by your lender, so we recommend speaking with one early.
Ready to talk about your Rockville move?
401 N Washington St, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
Selling too? Tell us about both moves.