Housing

Many Black Syracusans with deep roots in this city struggle to hold onto a precious asset - a family home. The city wants to help them learn how.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislators continue to disagree on how to address the states affordable housing crisis as the session comes to a close.

Buyers are offering well over asking price to get the home they want as Syracuse's inventory is low.

Hochul introduced the ambitious plan to build 800,000 units when she introduced her budget in February, but legislative leaders say that didn't give them enough time to discuss it with local stakeholders.

Data from Cornell University researchers shows eviction rates haven’t just returned to pre-pandemic levels; they’ve largely exceeded them.

County Executive Ryan McMahon first introduced the plan in his State of the County address earlier in March.

The ruling also places Vincent Apartments in receivership for three months. The City of Syracuse brought the lawsuit in an effort to improve living conditions for tenants at the neglected properties.

An Onondaga County Court Judge will decide soon on the new owner of Skyline Vincent and other apartment complexes that were under Green National's management.

The price of home sales in Central New York is rising compared to last year. And New York will introduce a new teaching certificate in Indigenous Studies. Read more of the WAER News Round-Up to catch up on the week's news.

The costs of homes in January are up $7,000 from the same time last year.