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      <image:caption>The Greater Syracuse Land Bank is partnering with Jubilee Homes to develop single- and two-family houses in the Near West Side area while also selling lots to Home HeadQuarters to build single-family homes. The organizations are pursuing grant funding from the state of New York so the homes can be sold at prices affordable to lower-income residents. (Greater Syracuse Land Bank)Greater Syracuse Land Bank</image:caption>
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