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.

If you're buying or selling a home in Kennesaw or Marietta, closing costs are one of the biggest surprises at the table — unless you know what to expect. Georgia has its own rules: an intangible recording tax, required attorney closings, and a Real Estate Transfer Tax. Here's a line-by-line breakdown of exactly what each side pays.