Fair Housing
Steering in real estate means:
ADirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BEncouraging buyers to make above-list-price offers
CRefusing to show listings above a buyer's stated budget
DRecommending specific lenders to buyers
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the racial, ethnic, religious, or other protected characteristics of the residents.
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