Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of 'steering'?
AAdvertising a property using only race-neutral language
BDirecting buyers away from certain neighborhoods based on their protected class✓ Correct
CRequiring all buyers to qualify financially before showing properties
DProviding all clients the same neighborhood information
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of guiding buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics (race, religion, national origin, etc.).
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