Displacement in real estate refers to the involuntary movement of population due to the conversion of their homes to other uses. This can occur due to various factors, including legal actions like condemnation, urban renewal projects, redevelopment initiatives, and natural disasters.
Gentrification is the process wherein a neighborhood experiences displacement of lower-income residents by higher-income residents, often due to revitalization or rehabilitation of older homes and community spaces.
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