Fair Housing
Blockbusting is the illegal practice of:
AEncouraging homeowners to sell by predicting that minority groups will move into the area✓ Correct
BBuying and quickly reselling properties for profit
CBuilding new housing in established neighborhoods
DRefusing to lend in certain geographic areas
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic selling) involves inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting their neighborhood's character will change due to the entry of protected-class members.
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