Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of steering?
ARefusing to show a buyer properties outside their stated price range
BDirecting minority buyers away from predominantly white neighborhoods✓ Correct
CRecommending a property inspector to a first-time buyer
DDeclining to show a listed property that is already under contract
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics, such as directing minority buyers away from white neighborhoods.
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