Most of Cobb County runs on city water and sewer — but Dallas, Hiram, and Cartersville don't. If the home you're eyeing sits on a private well and septic system, your Due Diligence period needs to cover more ground than a standard inspection. Here's what Georgia actually requires, what it costs, and what FHA and VA lenders check before they'll fund the loan.

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.