Most Cobb County closings hit a line item nobody explains well: property tax proration. Since 2026 tax bills went out in August and are due October 15, sellers and buyers closing this fall have to settle who actually owes what for the months each side owned the home. Here is the per-diem formula closing attorneys use, worked with real numbers.

Most home inspectors barely glance at the pool. If you're buying near Lake Acworth, in Kennesaw, or in Marietta, a cracked liner, a dying pump, or a fence that doesn't meet Georgia's safety code can cost thousands after closing. Here's what a real pool inspection covers, what it costs, and how to use it to negotiate before your due diligence period runs out.

Most buyers assume a manufactured home qualifies for the same mortgage as any other house. It doesn't, at least not until the vehicle title is legally converted to real property and the parcel is confirmed as zoned for it. Here's how Georgia's title elimination process, Fannie Mae's MH Advantage program, and Cobb County zoning fit together, and what it actually costs to finance one.

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.

Inheriting a house in Cobb County feels simple until you try to sell it, and realize you need the probate court's permission first. Here's what Letters Testamentary actually are, how long Cobb County Probate Court typically takes, and why the tax bill on an inherited home is almost always smaller than heirs expect.

New builds in Kennesaw start in the high $600s; resale runs mid-$400s to $500s. Before you choose, here's what builder contracts, lender incentives, and tax reassessments actually mean for you.