The story that brought appraisal bias and discrimination into the national consciousness appeared originally in which publication?

• A. The Wall Street Journal
• B. USA Today
• C. The New York Times
• D. The Washington Post

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is identifying which publication first brought a landmark investigative story about appraisal bias to national attention. The story was originally published by The New York Times, which is why it’s the best choice. This reporting spotlighted how appraisal values could diverge based on neighborhood demographics, highlighting discriminatory practices in property valuation and helping to spark national discussion, policy scrutiny, and changes in fair housing and appraisal standards. The other outlets are major sources of news, but they aren’t the ones credited with first bringing this particular issue to the public’s mind.