National origin / Fair Housing phrase guide
Is "spanish style" OK in a real estate listing?
OK Generally acceptable per the sources below.
Why
Architecture and material descriptions (Spanish-style, French doors, Italian marble) describe the property, not people. HUD's 1995 memo says facially neutral descriptions don't create liability.
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Not legal advice. Word lists can't judge context, and laws differ by state and city. Rule ok-style-origin, ListingLint rules v2026.10.1.