Fair Housing

What is 'blockbusting' in real estate?

ABuying distressed properties at below market value
BInducing owners to sell by suggesting that members of a protected class are moving into the area✓ Correct
CRedeveloping entire city blocks
DSteering buyers toward specific neighborhoods

Explanation

Blockbusting (panic selling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell their properties by suggesting that members of a protected class (often racial minorities) are moving into the area, thereby driving down values.

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