About Us

How We Are Different 

CNY Affordable Realty, Inc. is unique in the real estate community as we are the only not-for-profit real estate brokerage in Central New York. As a not-for-profit, our staff isn't subject to sales pressures or quotas, so they can take more time with our first priority--YOU!

Special relationship with Home HeadQuarters, Inc

CNY Affordable Realty, Inc. is an affiliate of Home HeadQuarters, Inc., a not-for-profit, charitable organization that works to improve neighborhoods by encouraging home ownership and providing affordable financing for existing and prospective homeowners. CNY Affordable Realty works to further the charitable purposes of Home HeadQuarters through homeownership opportunities for first-time home buyers and other efforts that support neighborhood improvements throughout our community.

Long-term, successful home ownership

Successful homeowners understand fully the rights and responsibilities of home ownership. We believe in the value of certified housing counseling training for all first-time home buyers.

Elimination of the impact of vacant, dilapidated properties

CNY Affordable Realty and Home HeadQuarters work very hard with a variety of partners to have positive outcomes for vacant, dilapidated housing. The goal is to turn these properties around and get them back to productive use wherever possible.

Resources

HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER

If this is your first time buying a home, the HomeOwnership Center at Home HeadQuarters is here to help! The HomeOwnership Center offers first-time home buyer classes, credit counseling and financial capabilities training so you can make your best investment. For more information on classes and counseling, visit  www.homehq.org/education-and-counseling/ or call  (315) 474-1939 x6683.

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

NeighborWorks America 

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. Home HeadQuarters is a NeighborWorks America Chartered Member.

The Greater Syracuse Land Bank

The Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation (Land Bank) reclaims tax-delinquent properties in order to put them back on the market and get them back in the tax rolls. These homes may provide great opportunities for home buyers. With a little work, a Land Bank property may be an exciting investment for you! To learn more about a Land Bank property contact a CNY Affordable Realty Salesperson. 

The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood & Business Development

The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development works to preserve and enhance Syracuse neighborhoods and commercial centers by administering federal, state and local funding programs, engaging with and providing support to encourage residential development and economic growth and leveraging resources to create thriving neighborhoods, communities and business districts throughout the city of Syracuse.

CNY Fair Housing is a private, non-profit organization working to eliminate housing discrimination, promote open communities, and ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all people in Central and Northern New York. Based in Syracuse, New York, CNY Fair Housing serves a broad geographic area of Central and Northern New York that includes Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.