Hoyer Delivers Remarks at Prince George's County 2015 Housing Fair
LANDOVER, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered remarks today at the Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development 2015 Housing Fair, entitled, "Prince George's County: A Great Place to Live." The housing fair was open to homeowners and those looking to purchase a home. Participants had an opportunity to attend a panel discussion with housing experts and meet with housing industry professionals such as mortgage lenders, realtors and housing counselors.
"There is nothing more fundamental to the American Dream than homeownership," said Congressman Steny Hoyer. "Here in Prince George's County, the state, federal, and local governments have partnered to help make the goal of homeownership more attainable. This is an exciting time for Prince George's County, and the relocation of the state Department of Housing and Community Development to New Carrollton in April is a sign of the attention we're getting as a county that's growing and on the move."
"Our housing recovery continues to move forward, but many people are still finding themselves underwater or struggling to afford payments," continued Congressman Hoyer. "Prince George's County was hit hard by the housing downturn with more than 50,000 homes going into foreclosure since 2007. We're doing much better today, but for those still facing difficulty, it does not feel like a recovery yet. I'm working hard to attract the new FBI Headquarters here, and I've made it a major priority to help show businesses the merit of moving here and creating good jobs here. Every day, more and more people are realizing that Prince George's County isn't just ‘a great place to live,' but a great place to invest as well. I look forward to continuing to work with state officials and with my colleagues in the Maryland Congressional Delegation to ensure that homeowners and homebuyers seeking to put down roots here and stay in their communities have the tools necessary to do so."
Prince George's County's first Net-Zero Energy Home was also open today for attendees to view. The remodeled, century old home was designed to provide superior energy savings, water efficiency and a healthy living environment. The home is an example of how even the oldest homes in the county can be made more energy efficient and achieve savings for homeowners.