Fair Housing
A Virginia real estate agent who creates marketing materials depicting only white models may be:
AMaking a sound business decision
BViolating HUD fair housing advertising guidelines that require inclusive representations✓ Correct
CCompliant if required by the seller
DExempt if they use stock photos
Explanation
HUD's fair housing advertising guidelines require that marketing materials reflect diverse human models to avoid indicating a racial preference. Using only one demographic group can signal discrimination.
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