Most Kennesaw and Marietta buyers don't realize the state will help with their down payment. Georgia Dream puts up to $12,500 toward closing for eligible first-time buyers, structured as a deferred, zero-interest second mortgage rather than a grant. Here's how the income limits, price caps, and application process actually work for Cobb County buyers in 2026.

When California, New York, or Florida transplants land in Marietta, they usually assume renting is the safer bet while they get their footing. But Cobb County's price-to-rent ratio tells a different story than the coastal markets they're used to. Here's what the actual monthly numbers look like on a $364,000 home right now.

Most Kennesaw and Marietta buyers assume they need a failed inspection to walk away from a contract. In Georgia, you don't. The due diligence period gives you a negotiated window, often just 7 to 10 days, to terminate for any reason and keep your earnest money. Miss the deadline, though, and that protection disappears fast, along with your deposit.

Weighing new construction against a resale home in Kennesaw? Here's how price, HOA dues, warranties, and timelines actually compare for 2026 buyers.

Buying a home in Kennesaw or Marietta? Here's what an owner's title insurance actually covers, why Georgia doesn't require it, and what it costs you in 2026.

Buying in Kennesaw or Marietta? Here's how VA, FHA, and USDA loan assumptions work in 2026, what they cost, and how to take over a seller's low-rate mortgage.

Most buyers never think about the termite letter until their lender asks for it. In Georgia, FHA and VA loans require one dated within 30 days of closing, and it works differently than a home inspection. Here's what the Wood Infestation Report actually covers, what it costs, and who typically pays in Kennesaw and Marietta.

Most buyers assume their HOA fee is one number until the resale certificate shows a second one. Legacy Park's Northgate section, for example, layers a $490 amenities fee on top of its $949 annual assessment. Here's what a Kennesaw resale certificate actually contains, what Georgia law does and doesn't require, and what typical HOA dues look like by community type in 2026.

If you're buying or selling a home in Kennesaw or Marietta, closing costs are one of the biggest surprises at the table — unless you know what to expect. Georgia has its own rules: an intangible recording tax, required attorney closings, and a Real Estate Transfer Tax. Here's a line-by-line breakdown of exactly what each side pays.