Blockbusting
/ˈblɒkbʌstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell property cheaply by suggesting that the racial, ethnic, or economic composition of the neighborhood is changing, often to profit from reselling at higher prices.
Blockbusting led to rapid demographic shifts in the neighborhood against the interests of the original residents.
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Commentary
Blockbusting is primarily addressed under fair housing laws and often involves unethical real estate tactics affecting community composition.
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