Columbia County is located in eastern portion of New York state. The county's eastern border is Massachusetts, and its western border is the Hudson River. Columbia County has a total area of approximately 648 square miles of which 98% is land and 2% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 63,094 people, 24,796 households, and 16,588 families residing in Columbia County, New York. Out of New York's 58 counties, Columbia County ranks as 37th most populous. The county is named after Christopher Columbus.

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 Columbia County Real Estate market.