Which of the following actions by a real estate agent would be illegal?

A. Asking a disabled client if there are special features he might need in a house
B. Showing only houses located in mostly Latino neighborhoods to a Latino family
C. Telling a client, during prequalification, that her bad credit score makes an affordable loan unlikely
D. Truthfully answering questions form a buyer about the demographics of a neighborhood.

Answer: B. Showing only houses located in mostly Latino neighborhoods to a Latino family
If a real estate agent channels prospective buyers toward particular neighborhoods because of their national origin, that is steering, a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act.

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