Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'steering' is defined as:
ADirecting buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BGuiding buyers through the closing process
CRecommending home inspection companies
DAdvising buyers about school district quality
Explanation
Steering is an illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from certain areas based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics — perpetuating segregation even without explicit refusal to serve.
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