We're Celebrating 30 Years of
Affordable Home Ownership on Sept. 30!
| | Erin Perski Named HHQ Executive Director | | |
Home HeadQuarters recently announced Erin Perski as the housing and community development nonprofit's Executive Director. In this newly created role, Erin will oversee the day-to-day business operations of the 30-year-old organization including community development lending, real estate development and HUD-certified home buyer education and counseling. Under the organization's new leadership structure, Kerry Quaglia will continue to serve as CEO focusing on long-term strategies, key partnerships, strategic initiatives and long-term organizational growth.
"We introduced the executive director position in response to our organizational growth and the current housing market conditions in Central New York," said Kerry. "We know Erin brings to this new role, a passion for equitable lending, creative problem solving and a commitment to getting our customers across the finish line."
Erin has more than 13 years of mortgage and consumer lending and management experience along with five years at Home HeadQuarters as the Chief Lending Officer overseeing more than $25 million in community development lending programs.
| | HHQ Looking for General Contractor Bids | | |
Home HeadQuarters is soliciting preliminary general contractor bids for 27
new townhomes located at 800 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, as part of the
redevelopment of the former Syracuse Developmental Center. General
contractors must be fully bonded and insured. NYS MWBE goals apply. Bid
packets are available upon request to Liam Kirst at Liamk@homehq.org or (315) 459-6673 or in person at our office. Returned bids will only be accepted in a sealed envelope delivered to our office at 625 Erie Blvd. W., Ste. 100, Syracuse, NY 13204 by 5:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026. Emailed/faxed bids will not be accepted. HHQ reserves the right to award this as one 27-unit project or as many smaller projects.
| | Expanded 1% Loan for Outer Comstock Neighborhood Homeowners | | |
The Outer Comstock Neighborhood Association recently updated its 1% home improvement loan offerings for homeowners living in the neighborhood bounded by E. Colvin to the North, I-81 to the West, Ainsley Drive to the South and Syracuse's University's South Campus to the East.
Outer Comstock homeowners can now take advantage of up to $25,000 at 1% interest for exterior and/or life/safety/emergency home improvements or $15,000 at 1% interest for non-emergency interior home improvements.
Find more information, a neighborhood map and an application on our website here!
| | Work/Service Van for Sale | | If interested or looking for more information, contact Andrew at (315) 474-1939 or info@homehq.org. | | HHQ Board Member Paula Durant Graduates From NeighborWorks America Program | | |
Home HeadQuarters announced this week the graduation of resident board member Paula Durant from the NeighborWorks® America Excellence in Governance Program and received the NeighborWorks America Board Governance Leader Certification. The program – over 60 hours of governance training over 18 months – is designed for board members, chief executives and board support staff who are ready to sharpen their leadership skills, strengthen their governance strategies and experiment with promising practices. This credential recognizes board leaders, senior executives and board support staff who demonstrate a strong understanding of governance fundamentals, value multiple perspectives and help organizations navigate decisions with confidence and care.
Each cohort accepts just over 70 participants to work on these strategies through peer learning, training and tailored resources.
“Paula has served on our Board of Directors for almost 10 years as a resident member,” said Home HeadQuarters CEO Kerry Quaglia. "We are so proud of and thankful for the dedication she brings not only to this worthwhile NeighborWorks' program, but also to our Board, Residents Committee and our overall organization."
Read the full release here.
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We're putting the final touches on 111 Bryant Ave in Syracuse's Tipperary Hill neighborhood. This new construction, 4 bedroom, 2-bathroom home is for sale at $250,000 to an income-eligible, first-time homebuyer. Interested homebuyers must complete Homebuyer Education, get pre-qualified by a lender, and satisfy income eligibility requirements. If you or someone you know is interested, get started today and contact us at info@homehq.org or (315) 474-1939.
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We've just reduced the price of 206 Marilyn Ave in North Syracuse! This recent rehab completed by Home HeadQuarters was made possible in part with funding through Onondaga County’s CHDO program. This sweet home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and is for sale for $209,000 to an income eligible, first-time homebuyer. You can view the listing here: CNY Affordable Realty
| | Merriman Avenue Block-by-Block | | |
Home HeadQuarters was selected as one of the first awardees of the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Block-by-Block Homeownership Program. Funding for this program, along with assistance from the Onondaga County Housing Development Fund, will support construction of the first 10 of 20 planned affordably priced single-family homes on and around Merriman Avenue.
Unlike traditional scattered-site development, the Block-by-Block program concentrates investment within a single neighborhood, creating visible, lasting revitalization. The Merriman Avenue initiative reflects Home HeadQuarters' long-standing belief that homeownership is one of the most effective tools for strengthening neighborhoods. Through strategic public investment, thoughtful design, and affordable financing, this development will help this community continue to be a place where families can put down roots, build equity, and create generational wealth for years to come.
Home HeadQuarters’ staff intend to work alongside existing residents in their efforts to grow and strengthen their neighborhood. If you live in the neighborhood and want to share your two cents, see current plans and more, mark your calendars for:
Merriman Avenue Neighborhood Meet Up
(Look for the green HHQ tent!)
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4pm
Corner of Merriman Ave and Massena St
Questions? Contact Liam at (315) 459-6673 or Liamk@homehq.org
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Former B&B Lounge Rehab
Nearing Completion (Finally!)
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After many unanticipated delays, challenges and surprises, the extensive rehabilitation of the former B&B Lounge on Syracuse's Southside on South Avenue is nearing completion. The mixed use redevelopment featuring two residential apartments above and a food service operator below is seeing the final installation plan and build out for occupancy. Downstate fried fish landmark Seafood Haven was originally slated to open in the first floor location, but plans unfortunately changed due to the death earlier this year of the long-time company owner. HHQ staff is in discussion with a local food entrepreneur who actually grew up blocks away from this corner to open a second location at the site. We're staying mum until we have more news, but we're so excited it's going to be hard to not spill the beans.
| | What Exactly is Servicing? | | |
Superior Servicing is an affiliate of Home HeadQuarters that manages the day-to-day administrative details of your loan after it is issued. The servicing staff handles billing, payment processing, customer service, and much more. They keep track of your loan balance, interest rate and how much principal has been paid off. For many of HHQ's mortgage customers, servicing makes sure that your monthly payment covers your property taxes and pays them on your behalf. Servicing also answers your questions about your account and can handle requests like payoff quotes.
When you make payments on your loan, those dollars go right back into Home HeadQuarters community loan funds which are then loaned again (and again) to another homeowner needing to make repairs. The cycle of loan repayments and new loans being issued continues for as long as HHQ is open for business and as long as former customers repay their loans.
If you have any questions or concerns about your HHQ loan, want to know more about the customer portal or just want to check in with Superior Servicing staff about changes to your situation, drop them an email here or call (315) 474-1939.
| | Not quite a true before and after of the kitchen at a HHQ Syracuse Valley neighborhood home because we got there midway through the rehab. The kitchen just needed a little bit of work! | | | | |
