Rockland County is located less than a 30 minute drive north of midtown Manhattan, beautifully situated on the west side of the Hudson River. Rockland is a much sought-after hometown for people who commute to jobs in nearby Westchester and Bergen Counties, as well as Manhattan. With more than 35,000 acres of preserved open space and parkland in a county of only 115,000 acres Rockland County offers a unique and ideal combination of both suburban and rural amenities for all it's residents.

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 Rockland County Real Estate market.