Orange County is located in southern New York. It is in the proximity of the New York Metropolitan Area and within the Hudson Valley region. Orange County has a total area of approximately 839 square miles of which 97% is land and 3% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 341,367 people, 114,788 households, and 84,483 families residing Orange County, NY. Orange County is the eight most populous county in New York. Despite its rural roots, Orange County is considered to be among the fastest growing suburb regions around the New York City Metropolitan Area.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local Orange County Real Estate market.