Fair Housing
Redlining in real estate refers to:
AMarking property boundaries on a survey
BRefusing to provide mortgage loans or insurance in certain geographic areas based on racial composition✓ Correct
CRefusing to list property with multiple MLS systems
DRequiring excessive down payments from first-time buyers
Explanation
Redlining is the illegal practice of denying or limiting financial services (mortgages, insurance) to residents of certain neighborhoods based on racial or ethnic composition. It violates the Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act.
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