Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'steering' refers to:
ADirecting buyers away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BProviding incorrect price estimates to sellers
CRefusing to accept offers below list price
DAdvertising only on certain platforms
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing homebuyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status.
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