Most buyers never think about the termite letter until their lender asks for it. In Georgia, FHA and VA loans require one dated within 30 days of closing, and it works differently than a home inspection. Here's what the Wood Infestation Report actually covers, what it costs, and who typically pays in Kennesaw and Marietta.

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.

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.

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.

Buying a home in Georgia from out of state? Here's how attorney-closing works, when you need a power of attorney, and how to close without flying in.

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.

Most Georgia buyers don't realize they're making two very different deposits when they go under contract — one goes straight to the seller and you never get it back, the other sits in escrow and is fully refundable if you act in time. Here's how the due diligence fee and earnest money actually work under the GAR contract, and what's at stake if you miss the deadline.

Buyer closing costs in Kennesaw and Marietta run 2–5% of the purchase price. Here's the line-by-line breakdown of what you'll actually pay in Georgia in 2026.

Need to sell your Kennesaw or Marietta home before you buy your next one? Here's how bridge loans, HELOCs, and Georgia's Sale or Lease of Buyer's Property Contingency (GAR F601) actually work — and which option fits your timeline and equity.

Thinking about listing in Kennesaw this year? Before you pick a number, see what the 2026 data says about days on market, price cuts, and how much room buyers actually have to negotiate, plus the five-step process for getting your price right the first time.

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.

Kennesaw buyers pay 2%–5% of the purchase price at closing. Here's every fee broken down — lender costs, attorney fees, title insurance, prepaids, and how to reduce what you owe.

Buying a home in Kennesaw or Marietta? Here's exactly what you'll pay in closing costs — Georgia's intangible tax, attorney fees, lender fees, and prepaids broken down line by line.

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.

Earnest money is one of the first serious financial commitments buyers make when purchasing a home in Georgia. This guide explains how much buyers typically put down, who holds the money, how the Due Diligence period and Financing Contingency protect it, and when a buyer may risk losing their deposit.

Accepted an offer on your Georgia home? Here’s what happens next, from the Due Diligence period and inspection requests to the appraisal, title work, underwriting, and closing day. This guide helps Kennesaw, Marietta, and Cobb County sellers understand what to expect after going under contract.