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Fair Housing

Blockbusting

A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.

Definition

Using fear of protected-class demographic change to induce housing transactions. Also called panic selling. A prohibited fair housing practice.

Why it matters on the California real estate exam

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Chapter 11: Fair Housing →