Fair Housing
A Wisconsin property owner who advertises a 'great neighborhood with good schools' may be unintentionally engaging in steering if:
AThe statement is factually accurate
BThe advertising is used to attract or discourage prospective buyers based on the racial or ethnic composition of the area✓ Correct
CThe statement is included in the MLS description
DThe schools referenced are public schools
Explanation
Steering — directing buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics — can include coded language about neighborhoods or schools if used to exploit racial or ethnic considerations.
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