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Selling an Inherited House in Cobb County, GA

Inheriting a house in Cobb County comes with more than grief. There's probate to confirm, a stepped-up cost basis to establish, and a decision about whether co-heirs will sell as-is or fix it up first. Here's the step-by-step process for executors and heirs, from Cobb County Probate Court to closing day, plus what a certified appraiser's background can add to the valuation. (

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Rent or Sell Your Kennesaw Home? A 2026 Decision Guide

You've done the math on selling, but have you run the numbers on becoming a landlord? Converting your Kennesaw home into a rental sounds simple until you count property management fees, landlord insurance, and the tax clock ticking on your capital gains exclusion. Here's what actually happens to your bottom line either way you go.

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1031 Exchange Basics for Cobb County Investors

Most Cobb County landlords don't realize a 1031 exchange comes with a hard 45-day clock the moment their sale closes, not once they've found a replacement property. Here's how the identification and closing deadlines actually work, what Georgia's withholding rules require, and why lining up a qualified intermediary before you close is the step most investors miss.

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Should I Sell Before I Buy? Kennesaw Homeowners' Guide for 2026

Move-up buyers in Kennesaw face the same question every time: do you sell first and risk a gap, make a contingency offer and risk getting kicked out, or take on a bridge loan and carry two mortgages? In 2026's more balanced Cobb County market, the answer isn't the same for everyone — but the framework is. Here's how each path works, and how to pick yours.

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Closing Costs in Kennesaw and Marietta: What Buyers and Sellers Pay

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.

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