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Current market information and industry updates related to purchasing a home or property in the New Orleans Metro Area.

First Time Homebuyer 101

March 23, 2017 by Jordan Sibley

Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or you're making your next purchase, buying a new home can be stressful. As lead Buyer Specialist for The Sibley Group at Keller Williams Realty, my job is to make sure the process is as enjoyable as possible. Step 1 The National Association of Realtors reports nearly 92% of first time homebuyers take to the internet to begin their search, and while that’s not a bad idea, I highly recommend meeting with an experienced local Realtor first to save yourself a good chunk of time. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers

Purchasing a Home: Financial Checklist

November 15, 2016 by The Sibley Group

Purchasing a Home: Financial Checklist

Many factors play into the decision on whether or not you are ready to purchase a home. For many buyers, one of the biggest determinants is whether or not they are financially prepared to take the plunge into home ownership. Many first time home buyers are familiar with the down payment required by many loan products, however, there are several other costs that should be considered before beginning the home search process. Let’s start the discussion with one-time expenses. Unless the purchase of the home you have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers Tagged With: Buying a Home, Financial Checklist, Purchasing a Home

Check Your Credit Report

November 16, 2015 by John Sibley

Check Your Credit Report

Applying For A Mortgage? Check Your Credit Report First! The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The three companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – have set up this central website through which you can check your credit report for free. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to get a free, no strings attached, copy of your credit report. Keep in mind that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Featured Blog Posts, Mortgage Financing

Home Buyer Grants for Louisiana Borrowers!!

July 3, 2015 by The Sibley Group

home buyer grants for Louisiana

Home Buyer Grants for Louisiana Have you heard of the NHF Platinum Program? The NHF program provides home buyer grants for Louisiana borrowers.  The program is offered by the National Homebuyers Fund which is designed to increase home ownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in multiple states. The fund provides Down Payment Assistance (DPA) in several states now, including Louisiana! And remember, these are home buyer GRANTS, not a 2nd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Featured Blog Posts, Mortgage Financing Tagged With: Home Grants, Home Loan, Home Loans, Mortgage Lenders, Real Estate Lenders

Changes To Flood Insurance Deductibles

April 30, 2015 by John Sibley

New Increased Flood Insurance Deductible Option There is a new $10,000 deductible option available for residential properties.  For homeowners facing escalating flood insurance rates, these changes to flood insurance deductibles will be an option to help lower premiums. To take advantage of these savings, homeowners must be willing to pay a greater portion in the event of flood losses. Provided your mortgage company will permit the higher deductible, this high deductible option may offer homeowners some relief … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Sellers

Changes To Flood Insurance Rates – Will Your Rate Increase?

April 30, 2015 by The Sibley Group

Many local homeowners will be seeing changes to flood insurance rates in 2015 and 2016.  The changes became effective on April 1, 2015 and will be applied to the next renewal of your flood insurance policy. These changes are increasing rates for many homeowners in the area, but don't be alarmed unnecessarily. We have all the details covered below.  If you have questions about these changes or how these changes will affect the value of your property, contact us at 985.502.9707 or click here to send us a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Featured Blog Posts, Sellers

Search The MLS Using Our Client Portal

March 4, 2015 by John Sibley

Welcome to The Sibley Group - Client Portal! As a client of The Sibley Group, you have access to The Sibley Group client portal.  This portal is where you will receive listings notifications and will have access to search the Multiple Listing System (MLS). Our portal provides clients, the ability to make notes on listings you like, email listings to your agent, and categorize listings based upon your level of interest.. The video below will walk you through all of the features included in the client portal. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers

Avoid Mortgage Insurance With a “Piggyback”

December 17, 2014 by John Sibley

Avoid Mortgage Insurance

Home Buyers with a 10% down payment can avoid mortgage insurance. Local Lenders in the New Orleans area are now offering several "piggyback" loan options that allow you to avoid mortgage insurance with a down payment as little as ten percent. Benefits of a Piggyback Mortgage: Avoid mortgage insurance Avoid JUMBO rate pricing No closing costs on the 2nd mortgage How it works: The mortgage is split into two loans, a 1st mortgage and 2nd mortgage closed simultaneously. Example: $250,000 sales … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Featured Blog Posts, Mortgage Financing

No Down Payment Financing in Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington – All of St Tammany Parish Now Eligible!

October 31, 2014 by John Sibley

No Down Payment Financing in Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington

No down payment - 100% financing in St Tammany No penalty for pre-payment Maximum income limits apply All of St Tammany Parish is now eligible Less up front cash required vs. FHA loans 640 Minimum Credit Score This is a great loan option for Buyers looking to purchase a home. Why continue renting when you can own a home for less than your monthly rent payment? No Down Payment Financing in Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Pearl River, Abita Springs, and Lacombe Rural Development Financing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Blog Posts, Mortgage Financing

First Time Home Buyer Grant Money Now Available in St. Tammany

December 13, 2013 by John Sibley

St. Tammany Parish Soft Second Program Provides 100% Financing - First Time Home Buyer Grant Program First time home buyer grant money is now available to assist buyers with purchasing their dream home in St. Tammany Parish. A qualified purchaser will receive a Soft-Second Loan for 20% of the purchase price up to $30,000 available for down payment and up to $5,000 for closing cost based on need. Maximum Purchase Price $200,000 for qualified home buyers to purchase a new or existing home for Single family or 2-unit … [Read more...]

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John Sibley came highly recommended by a neighbor and he sold our house not only once but twice! A pipe burst upstairs and flooded the house and the first sale was cancelled. We were out of town and John and his staff handled everything from informing us of the problem to working with the adjusters giving them access to the house. When we got back in town just three days later, the damage was already cleaned up and we were ready to begin the repairs!

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Marilyn, Slidell, LA
 

We were very happy with the service provided. As first time home buyers, we were initially anxious, however, John and the rest of the group helped us understand the home buying process and what to expect. They made sure we were well prepared by the closing and that our interests were top priority.

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Jimmy, New Orleans, LA
 

John was great to work with. He provided good sound advice relative to marketing our home. He kept me informed through every step of the process from the initial listing to the closing. It was a great experience and I recommend the Sibley Group to anyone interested in purchasing or selling real estate property.

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Richard, Madisonville, LA
 

John Sibley and Lana Sibley Leonard were very instrumental in marketing my home both personably and professionally. Their drive and incentive made it possible for my home to sell in a quick, timely manner.

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Christina, Slidell, LA
 

Everyone throughout the process was extremely helpful. Dianna spent a lot of time, including late hours helping us find the right house.

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Chris, Slidell, LA
 

John & company were always negotiating on my behalf and won the battle such as letting me have an Estate Sale w/o charging me rent for one week and then the new owner moved in. The Sibley Realty Group was always professional in every way.

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Anonymous, Slidell, LA
 

Sibley's group is the best we've used.

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Cathy & Will, Slidell, LA
 

John and the Sibley Realty Group had a great command of the market prices and an excellent marketing strategy to get new groups of people to look at our property. By using new technology to market to different buyers and target new groups of potential buyers the Sibley Realty Group met our goal of selling within 3 months. The entire office helped make the transition smooth and Lauren is very helpful making sure everyone is on the same page as you go through the closing process. It is good t(...)

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Kevin, New Orleans, LA
 

Sibley Group delivered as promised.

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Stan, New Orleans, LA
 

We are extremely grateful to have found Sibley Realty group. Initially I had called other realtors who were not so responsive since we did not live in the area. Jordan contacted me back right away and made us feel at ease with our first home purchase. We lived 7 hours away from where we were buying and Jordan was very accomendating to our schedule of only being able to make it down on the weekends. The whole office are a bunch of true professionals that we owe more gratitiude to then we can(...)

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Troy, Slidell, LA
 

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