Two Black families in Prince George’s County found themselves joined by a shared experience involving their large, luxury homes. Their houses failed to meet the anticipated appraisal value after they were reviewed by certified professionals. Some suggest the shortfall is the result of the market. These families, however, call it blatant discrimination.
“In neighboring counties, we’re seeing the exact same builder with the same style home, and [their] homes are worth twice as much,” said Jacqulyn Priestly whose Bowie, Maryland home appraised lower than what it costs to construct.
Roshaunda Ingram-Harvey and her husband Derrick had their own experience.
“Every realtor said, we don’t know that your house will sell for that price, because it’s not going to appraise for that in Prince George’s County,” said Ingram-Harvey. “Houses in Prince George’s County don’t appraise for over a million dollars, and they definitely don’t sell.”
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