NewsChannel34 reports the city of Binghamton, New York partnered with city, state and private sources to acquire and demolish four blighted homes and replace them with three affordable, energy-efficient, single-family modular homes at a cost of $700,000. Community housing developer First Ward Action Council’s (FWAC) Executive Director Jerry Willard says, “Many seniors and working families are ready for homeownership, but can’t find quality, energy-efficient homes within their price range. We’re very pleased to partner with the city to meet this need, and in the process, strengthening the city’s tax base, and stabilizing this great southside neighborhood.” The Binghamton Homeownership Academy is promoting the homes to graduates of its first-time homebuying classes. As MHProNews has learned, the first home will arrive this week and be up for sale in August.
