Most Kennesaw and Marietta buyers are caught off guard when their Loan Estimate lands. The real number runs 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price, and it breaks down into categories most first-time buyers have never seen before: lender fees, Georgia's intangible tax, attorney costs, and prepaid escrow. Here's exactly what's on that page and where you have room to negotiate.

Cobb County is flagged as one of Georgia's highest-risk counties for inland flooding, with FEMA-mapped zones running through Kennesaw, Marietta, and Acworth. Before you write an offer or list your home, here's how flood zone status affects your financing, your insurance premium, and what Georgia sellers are actually required to disclose.

Kennesaw buyers keep asking the same question: hold out for lower rates, or buy now while West Cobb inventory loosens up? The 30-year rate has barely moved since spring, and Fannie Mae doesn't expect that to change. Here's the math that actually answers the question.

Cobb County homeowners 62+ qualify for a 100% school tax exemption — no income limit. Learn who's eligible, how to apply, and how much you'll save on your property tax bill.

Selling in Marietta, Kennesaw, or Acworth this year? Here's the real line-by-line breakdown of what comes out of your proceeds at closing — commission, attorney fees, transfer tax, prorations, and the concessions buyers are asking for in 2026's market. No generic calculators, just the numbers on your settlement statement.

Buying in Cobb County? Here's exactly what you'll pay at closing — from Georgia's intangible tax to attorney fees — with real numbers for Kennesaw, Marietta, and Acworth.

Thinking about selling your home in Kennesaw, Georgia? A pre-listing inspection can help you understand your home’s condition before buyers do. This guide explains what it costs, what inspectors commonly flag in Cobb County, how Georgia disclosure rules work, and how sellers can use the inspection strategically to reduce surprises during Due Diligence.