Fair Housing
Steering in real estate is the illegal practice of:
ADirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BRefusing to show properties listed above the buyer's stated budget
CRepresenting both buyer and seller in the same transaction
DFailing to disclose material defects
Explanation
Steering is directing buyers or renters toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected class characteristics, perpetuating segregated housing patterns.
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