Fair Housing
A real estate agent who discourages a buyer from purchasing a home in a particular neighborhood by citing the religious composition of the neighborhood is engaging in:
ARedlining
BSteering✓ Correct
CBlockbusting
DPanic selling
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics — including religion. This violates the Fair Housing Act regardless of the agent's intent.
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