Housing/Home Ownership Committee

The mission of the PFCC Housing and Home Ownership Committee to build the capacity of its members to provide education and resources on housing and home ownership in Prince George's County.

View Highlights of our recent Town Hall on "Black Homes Do Matter Part II" - April 2015

View Highlights of our recent Town Hall on "Black Homes Do Matter Part I" - Feb 2015

Members Business/Organization
Rukiyat Gilbert, Chair Chapman Star Properties
Thomas Alston The Debt Clinic
Justin Arnold State Farm Insurance
Chauncey Brewer Give Back your Talent
Chris Bridges Credit with Chris
William Gunn Farmers Insurance
Ron Hantz Pi Omega Foundation
Monique Lucas BML Properties Realty
Jerry McLaurin PFCC
Timothy Smith Front Street Management, LLC
Ruth Wright The Right Realtors

For the past three years, this committee held a Free Workshop on "Putting $$$ Back in the Pockets of Home owners. This workshop had a panel of members who provided tools and tips for homeowners on:

(1) Programs for 1st time buyers and those who have not owned a home in 3 years
(2) Understanding Home owner insurance and escrow analysis
(3) How to Fight the Banks and stay in your home
(4) Understanding your Credit
(5) What to look for in your HOA Budget and what questions to ask
(6) Energy Programs for your home
(7) How to Appeal your Property Taxes

They will be hosting monthly workshops to educate and empower homeowners.