Most Kennesaw buyers never think about wire fraud until an email lands with new instructions for their closing funds. Real estate wire fraud drained $275 million from buyers and sellers nationwide in 2025 alone. Here's how Georgia's attorney-closing process already protects you, the red flags that mean a scam is in progress, and exactly what to verify before your money moves.

Most Kennesaw and Marietta buyers are caught off guard when their Loan Estimate lands. The real number usually falls between $9,000 and $18,000 in closing costs and prepaids on a median-priced home — and it's made up of line items most buyers have never seen before. Here's what's actually on that page, and which costs you can push back on.

Most Kennesaw buyers are surprised when their Loan Estimate lands. The number is real — typically $10,000–$16,000 in total closing costs and prepaids on a median-priced home — and it breaks down into categories most people have never seen before. Here's exactly what's on that page, what it means, and which line items you can actually push back on.