Fair Housing
A Maryland real estate agent tells a prospective buyer: 'You probably wouldn't like that neighborhood — it's mostly [ethnic group].' This statement is an example of:
AHelpful market guidance
BIllegal steering based on national origin or ethnicity✓ Correct
CLegal neighborhood information sharing
DA permissible buyer preference accommodation
Explanation
Steering involves directing buyers toward or away from areas based on protected characteristics. This comment constitutes illegal steering based on national origin or ethnicity.
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