George owns three adjacent town houses in an upscale neighborhood.He sells one to Ted but gets Ted to promise to never sell the property to a woman or a poor person.This restriction is built into the deed George gives to Ted,along with a statement that the property is to revert to George if this promise is broken.Is this restriction enforceable?

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Within certain limits,a person who sells real estate may obtain the agreement of the buyer to certain restrictions on the subsequent use of the land.If a restraint is so great that it effectively prevents the sale or transfer of the property to anyone else,it is not enforceable.If a restriction is reasonable and its purpose is not against public policy,it is enforceable.

George Owns Three Adjacent Town Houses in an Upscale Neighborhood