Fair Housing
Blockbusting is the illegal practice of:
ASelling property below market value to generate quick commissions
BInducing owners to sell by suggesting that protected-class members are moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CRefusing to list properties in certain zip codes
DCharging higher commissions based on neighborhood demographics
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic peddling) is the illegal act of inducing owners to sell by warning that members of a protected class are moving into the area, exploiting racial or other fears for profit.
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