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Weighty Decisions Kentuckiana Mortgage Group has answers Yes, it’s truly a seller’s market, and if you are looking to buy a new home, local agency Kentuckiana Mortgage Group can make that happen. “There’s not a lot that we don’t do,” Sea says. “It’s a seller’s market. There are not a lot of houses on the market, but that’s slowly changing.” But do you really know what you can afford? If your dream home hits the market, are you ready to make that crucial offer? Sea adds that its common for buyers to put an offer on the table, and then find there are four or five other offers avail- able. It’s crucial to be pre-qualified, he says, and know how much they’re able to spend. Using a local lending service makes it easy to talk to your broker and stay on top of the process along the way. Born and raised in Southern Indiana, Brad Sea who has been in the mortgage-lending industry for eight years, says his firm ¬– formed with friend Eric Jones, mortgage colleague Keith Cullens and a team of well-versed employees – is designed to help both first-time homebuyers and those looking to move up or size down. “We got together and talked and thought we could go out on our own and use the skills we’ve obtained in the industry for a smooth and stress-free purchase,” Sea says, adding that 99 percent of their business comes from people pur- chasing a new home. That includes those making the step to their “forever” home or empty nesters looking to lessen their square footage to a patio home or condominium. “With us being local right here in New Albany, it holds some weight,” Sea says. Sea’s best advice for modern homebuyers? Get pre-ap- proved as soon as possible. “The sooner we can get your info and get going on the pre-application process, the better we can advise on improving your situation so you know what your max is and know what your limitations are,” he says. For more information about obtaining a new mortgage, call Kentuckiana Mortgage Group at 812.725.0017. KENTUCKIANA MORTGAGE GROUP INC. 4510 Charlestown Road Suite 700 New Albany 821.725.0017 This is an advertorial. 80 EXTOL : APRIL/MAY 2019