The Department of Housing and Urban Development clarifies that inquiring about neighborhood safety is a legitimate concern in real estate transactions, not a discriminatory practice. This clarification reverses a previous Biden administration interpretation that had overly restricted housing discussions. The ruling allows buyers, sellers, and agents to openly discuss crime statistics and public safety factors without legal concerns, balancing fair housing protections with legitimate neighborhood assessment criteria.

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