The 'Straight Story' About Urban Living

Are real estate agents misleading potential home buyers about crime in "up and coming" urban areas?

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March 22, 2004, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"...agents competing for sales in the area say they are more inclined to shy away from discussing crime because of concerns about federal fair housing laws.Any negative comment about a street or a school, they fear, can open them up to accusations of redlining a neighborhood. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal for agents to steer buyers away from poor neighborhoods."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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