Somewhere in Kennesaw or Marietta right now, a house is listed with a loan attached to it at 3.25%, while new buyers are quoted well over 7%. That loan doesn't have to disappear at closing. Assuming it instead of financing new can save you hundreds a month, but the process has real qualifying hurdles and an upfront cost most buyers don't see coming.

Most home inspectors barely glance at the pool. If you're buying near Lake Acworth, in Kennesaw, or in Marietta, a cracked liner, a dying pump, or a fence that doesn't meet Georgia's safety code can cost thousands after closing. Here's what a real pool inspection covers, what it costs, and how to use it to negotiate before your due diligence period runs out.

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.

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.