Fair Housing
In Hawaii, a real estate company whose agents consistently show properties in predominantly white neighborhoods to white buyers and predominantly minority neighborhoods to minority buyers is practicing:
AA. Client-directed service based on stated preferences
BB. Illegal steering regardless of whether the clients requested such service✓ Correct
CC. Acceptable market segmentation
DD. Permissible as long as the agent shows properties in both areas on request
Explanation
Steering based on race or ethnicity is illegal even if the client seems to prefer certain areas. Agents cannot reinforce segregation by limiting where they show properties based on protected class.
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