Fair Housing
Steering in real estate refers to:
ADirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on their membership in a protected class✓ Correct
BAdvising buyers on the best neighborhoods for investment
CShowing a buyer properties in their stated price range
DRecommending a neighborhood based on school quality
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of guiding buyers toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. It perpetuates residential segregation and is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act.
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