Christian Dalbert, a real estate broker, went from door-to-door in a Cleveland neighborhood and knocked on doors to explain that immigrants were moving into the area and that they "always bring bedbugs with them, and you cannot get rid of bedbugs unless you get rid of all your furniture and clothes." Most of those residing in the neighborhood listed their homes with Dalbert and left the area. The area became populated with immigrants from various countries. What term would apply to Dalbert's conduct?

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Dalbert's conduct is an example of blockbusting, which involves inducing homeowners to sell their properties by suggesting that the entry of a new demographic group will lead to negative consequences.

Christian Dalbert, a Real Estate Broker, Went from Door-To-Door in a Cleveland