Fair Housing
Blockbusting is defined as the illegal practice of:
ARefusing to show homes in certain neighborhoods to minority buyers
BInducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that the entry of a protected class will negatively affect property values✓ Correct
CChanneling buyers of a protected class to certain neighborhoods
DRefusing to make mortgage loans in certain areas
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic selling) is the illegal practice of inducing property owners to sell by making representations that people of a protected class are moving into the area, implying property values will decline.
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