Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'panic selling' or 'panic peddling' is the practice of:
ARefusing to sell to protected classes
BInducing owners to sell by suggesting that minority groups are moving into the area✓ Correct
CSelling property at below-market prices
DAdvertising properties in a way that appeals to panic buyers
Explanation
Panic selling (blockbusting) involves inducing homeowners to sell by exploiting fear of integration or declining values due to the anticipated entry of minority groups — an illegal practice under the Fair Housing Act.
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