Patricia J. Williams, an African American academic, writes about her experiences regarding redlining. She states, "I was treated differently when lenders and real estate agents realized that I was an African American." Which of the following is most likely to have occurred after they realized that she was an African American?

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Redlining is a discriminatory practice in which banks, real estate agents, and other financial institutions refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, and other services to certain neighborhoods, usually based on race or ethnicity. When Williams states that she was "treated differently," it is most likely that she was shown fewer properties than white people or those of other ethnic identities, as part of the practice of redlining. This would limit her choices and opportunities to find suitable housing. Therefore, the best choice is D.