Warsaw lot donated for home construction
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
The vacant lot at 603 E. Main St., Warsaw, was officially signed over to Habitat for Humanity Friday afternoon.
David Blackwell of Century 21 and Kay Young of Todd Realty in Syracuse met at Bodkin Abstract to take care of the closing service, title insurance and paperwork.
The property was donated by Associates Financial Services Co. at Blackwell's suggestion. Young also has been closely involved with this project and has been making plans for the lot.
Warsaw building inspector and assistant building commissioner Pam Kennedy said this is the first time she's heard of a lot being donated to Habitat in Warsaw.
The first thing Habitat for Humanity needs is a corporate sponsor or a church to fund the building of a house on the property. The sponsor's donation will be tax deductible.
"It's a great project," Young said.
The Salvation Army is helping with fund-raising and there will be a public meeting in mid- to late September to take applications for a needy family to live on the property once a house is built.
Habitat will provide the mortgage with no interest but the family chosen to live on the property will need to have means to repay Habitat, such as a job, disability benefits or Social Security.
They also will need to keep the place looking nice and help fix it up. This is part of a joint venture in which the homeowners are involved in the work for the house. Habitat calls this "sweat equity" hours. The family must help with the construction of their home to help reduce the cost, increase the pride of ownership among family members and foster the development of positive relationships with other people.
Cost will be approximately $25,000 to $40,000. Habitat does not accept government funds. It will be a simple house, according to Young, with "no frills." This means the house won't have things like air conditioning, a dishwasher or a garage.
There is also a 1,150-square-foot limit for the house. City water and sewage will be available.
"We're really excited about coming back to Warsaw," said Young. "There's a real need to."
Young's last project was a house in North Webster.
Bodkin Abstract and its owner, Bob Sanders, helped with the closing and donated hundreds of dollars of service to the project. Young also mentioned the need for more volunteers.
"We're greatly appreciative of the city of Warsaw and Pam Kennedy," said Blackwell. "It was a joint effort from everyone. No one person deserves the credit."
Young said anyone who is interested in volunteering can call her at 800-252-4355. [[In-content Ad]]
The vacant lot at 603 E. Main St., Warsaw, was officially signed over to Habitat for Humanity Friday afternoon.
David Blackwell of Century 21 and Kay Young of Todd Realty in Syracuse met at Bodkin Abstract to take care of the closing service, title insurance and paperwork.
The property was donated by Associates Financial Services Co. at Blackwell's suggestion. Young also has been closely involved with this project and has been making plans for the lot.
Warsaw building inspector and assistant building commissioner Pam Kennedy said this is the first time she's heard of a lot being donated to Habitat in Warsaw.
The first thing Habitat for Humanity needs is a corporate sponsor or a church to fund the building of a house on the property. The sponsor's donation will be tax deductible.
"It's a great project," Young said.
The Salvation Army is helping with fund-raising and there will be a public meeting in mid- to late September to take applications for a needy family to live on the property once a house is built.
Habitat will provide the mortgage with no interest but the family chosen to live on the property will need to have means to repay Habitat, such as a job, disability benefits or Social Security.
They also will need to keep the place looking nice and help fix it up. This is part of a joint venture in which the homeowners are involved in the work for the house. Habitat calls this "sweat equity" hours. The family must help with the construction of their home to help reduce the cost, increase the pride of ownership among family members and foster the development of positive relationships with other people.
Cost will be approximately $25,000 to $40,000. Habitat does not accept government funds. It will be a simple house, according to Young, with "no frills." This means the house won't have things like air conditioning, a dishwasher or a garage.
There is also a 1,150-square-foot limit for the house. City water and sewage will be available.
"We're really excited about coming back to Warsaw," said Young. "There's a real need to."
Young's last project was a house in North Webster.
Bodkin Abstract and its owner, Bob Sanders, helped with the closing and donated hundreds of dollars of service to the project. Young also mentioned the need for more volunteers.
"We're greatly appreciative of the city of Warsaw and Pam Kennedy," said Blackwell. "It was a joint effort from everyone. No one person deserves the credit."
Young said anyone who is interested in volunteering can call her at 800-252-4355. [[In-content Ad]]