Albany County is located in eastern New York. It is the home to Albany, the capital of New York state. Albany County has a total area of approximately 533 square miles of which 98% is land and 2% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 294,565 people, 120,512 households, and 70,981 families residing in the Albany County, making it the ninth most populous county in New York. The Hudson River passes through the eastern portion of Albany county and the Mohawk River makes up part of the northern border of the the county.

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 Albany County Real Estate market.