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Blockbusting in Kentucky real estate is:

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B) Illegal — inducing property owners to sell by suggesting that people of a particular protected class are moving into the neighborhood

Blockbusting (panic peddling) is a federal and state fair housing violation. It involves creating fear about changing neighborhood demographics to induce sales, typically for below-market prices.

Answer Options
A
A legitimate marketing technique
B
Illegal — inducing property owners to sell by suggesting that people of a particular protected class are moving into the neighborhood
C
The same as redlining
D
Permitted with broker approval

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Related Topics:

Fair Housing ActredliningsteeringKRS Chapter 344protected classes

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