Franklin County is located in northern New York. It borders Canada, and most of the county is within the Adirondack State Park. Franklin County has a total area of approximately 1697 square miles of which 96% is land and 4% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 51,134 people, 17,931 households, and 11,798 families residing in Franklin County, New York. Out of New York's 58 counties, the county ranks as only 44th most populous. The county's name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States.

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 Franklin County Real Estate market.