License Law & AgencyQuestion 34 of 100

The practice of inducing owners to sell by suggesting that people of a particular protected class are moving into the neighborhood is called:

a.Steering
b.Puffing
c.Redlining
d.Blockbusting

Explanation

Blockbusting, also called panic selling, is illegal under fair housing law and involves scaring owners into selling by exploiting fears about changing neighborhood demographics. Steering is directing buyers toward or away from areas based on protected class. Redlining is denying loans or services in certain areas.

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