Buying a home in Kennesaw means budgeting for more than your down payment. Georgia's intangible recording tax, attorney closing fees, lender charges, and prepaids add $8,000–$20,000 on a $400,000 home. Here's a line-by-line breakdown of every cost — and how to negotiate some of them down.

Georgia's Due Diligence period gives buyers the right to cancel for any reason — and get their earnest money back. Here's exactly how it works in a GAR contract, what the DD fee really means, and what Kennesaw sellers need to know before they accept an offer.