Syracuse to build 50 affordable single-family homes

Home HeadQuarters and the Greater Syracuse Land Bank are already taking preliminary steps for the building process, Quaglia said.

The Greater Syracuse Land Bank is seeking lots to build on that are close to schools or parks, said Katelyn Wright, executive director of the land bank. Not only will this increase the value of surrounding homes, but it will also boost the desirability and safety of the neighborhood, she said.

“Syracuse is covered in vacant lots and abandoned buildings that bring down the value of homes in surrounding neighborhoods,” Wright said. “Adding something like the new construction will not only increase neighbors’ home values, but the value of what you are selling will go up as well.”

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