Putnam County is located in southeastern New York. It is part of the Hudson Valley region and the New York Metropolitan Area. Putnam County has a total area of approximately 246 square miles of which 94% is land and 6% water. As of the census² of 2000, there were 95,745 people, 32,703 households, and 25,181 families residing in Putnam County, New York. The Hudson River comprises the county's western border. Putnam County ranks eleven in the nation for median household income, and the highest in New York state for median income for a family.

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 Putnam County Real Estate market.