Fair Housing
Steering in real estate refers to:
AGuiding buyers toward properties with the highest commission
BDirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on race or other protected characteristics✓ Correct
CRecommending a specific lender to a buyer
DSetting listing prices based on neighborhood demographics
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing homebuyers to or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics (race, national origin, etc.). It perpetuates segregation and violates the Fair Housing Act.
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