Steering and Redlining in New Jersey Real Estate: Understanding Historical Contexts and Modern Impacts

Steering and Redlining in New Jersey Real Estate: Understanding Historical Contexts and Modern Impacts

Understanding Steering and Redlining Steering and redlining are practices deeply rooted in the historical context of systemic racism and segregation within the housing market. Steering refers to the practice wherein real estate agents guide prospective home buyers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. This discriminatory approach effectively … Read more