Noah
Carlos
Lissette
Spanish
English
Yes
No
Male
Female
Male and Female
Hispanic (Mexican born)
Hispanic (Mexican American)
Hispanic (Other)
African American
Anglo
Other
Rio Grande City
Roma
Houston
Wilmauma
Huasco
Camargo
Chicago
La Grulla
Brownsville
Comales
La Rosita
La Puerta
Alto Bonito
Valadeces
Zapata
Garciasville
Sullivan City
Miguel Aleman
Orlando
Matamoros
Edinburg
La Casita
Las Penitas
Santiago
Valle Hermosa
Falcon
La Victoria
Fresno
Encinto
Monterrey
Fort Worth
La Joya
San Francisco
Lazucas
Cohuallana
Moorehead
Laredo
Arvin
Palmview
Oxnard
Los Aldamas
San Antonio
Harlingen
Texas
Florida
California
Tamaulipas
Illinois
Louisiana
Nuevo Leon
Guanajuato
Michoacan
Minnesota
Mexico
Owned the house
Rented: from the owners
Rented: from a housing association
Shared a home owned or rented by family/friends
Housing was lent to occupant
Housing provided by work
Rented from family member
Owned trailer and rented lot
Previous owner
Developer
Inherited from a family member
CRG
Land only
Land and House
Land inherited/gift
Land and House inherited/gift
Don't know
Cash
Loan from family/friend
Loan from bank
Loan from credit union
Loan from seller/made payments to seller over time
Inherited
Gift
Savings
Income tax
Social security check
Advertisement in newspaper
By chance/a visit
Word of mouth
From neighbors/friends
Sign in the neighborhood
From relatives
At work
Personal communication with the seller
Contract for Deed
Deed
Receipt
Oral Agreement
Falsified or unofficial title
Traspaso
Don't Know
No title currently
Still owe for purchase of property/lot
Mortgaged house
Use as collateral for loan
Can sell the property
To be the official owner, "it is mine"
Security, avoid problems
More comfortable
No more taxes
Title is a requirement for housing assistance programs
No rent payments
No advantages
To be the official owner, "it is mine" AND for Security, avoid problems"
Can be up to date with payments
No more purchase payments
Can rent property
Higher taxes
Good for the future
Can continue investing/making improvements
Inheritance for children
Male householder/spouse
Female householder/spouse
Both spouses
My parent(s)/in-laws
Son or daughter
Title holder's spouse
All children equally
Parents or grandparents
No one
Whoever is living with owner in the future
Aunt
Two children
Whoever pays the cost o the funeral
Grandaughter
Yes, all title holders
At least one titel holder but not all
No title holder
Modular home
Camper or RV
Custom home built by contractor
Self-Built home
Bought house as is
Custom home built by contractor AND Self-built home
Electricity
Piped water
Septic system
Sewer lines
Garbage collection
Recycling collection
Electricity and Piped Water
Electricity, Piped Water, and Septic System
Electricity, Piped Water, and Sewer
Electricity, Piped Water, and Garbage Collection
Electricity, Piped Water, Septic System, and Garbage Collection
Electricity, Piped Water, Sewer, and Garbage Collection
Next to primary lot
In another colonia
In same colonia, but not next to primary lot
To live on/as a yard/garden
Lend it to family member(s)
Rent it out to others
Business is located there
It is vacant
Planning to build other residence
Planning to give to other family member
Parking lot or dumping ground
Used for husbandry
1
2
3
Parents/in-laws
Brother/sister (or in-law)
Other family
Friends
Not related to us
Renter
Water
Trash
Phone
Food
Unidentified self-help group
Bank
Finance company
FHA
Credit union
Colonias Unidas/Community Resource Group
Mortgage Company
USDA
Mortgage company
Home improvement
Buy new dwelling/house
Buy or fix vehicle
Child's education
Adult's education/training
Medical or dental expenses
Start or invest in a business
Pay general expenses
Pay off debt
Build apartment for rent
Yes, but only in an emergency
Lived here a long time
To avoid the debt
Other family owns the lot
Uncertain employment; inability to pay
No reason
Too much risk; could lose the house
No need to
Unwise use of money; high interest
Is trying to sell the house
Very high risk
High risk
Medium risk
Low risk
Very low risk
Remodel room
Flooring
Garage/driveway
Roof repair/installation
Yard/property improvements
Bought additional unit
No large improvements made
Electrical wiring
AC
Remodel room AND flooring
Remodel room and roof repair/installations
Painting
Replace/install windows
Replace/install insulation
Replace/install sheetrock
Replace/install doors
Formal loan
Credit card
Loan from friend/family
With credit from seller
Cash/savings
Inheritance
Lien on the property
Income Tax Return
Free assistance from organization
Social security/disability check
Insurance
Unemployment
Sold vehicle
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
A lot
Severely
No sheetrock
No doors
No trim/baseboards
No wiring
No plumbing
Bare flooring
No insulation
No windows
Need storage or fixtures
Need roof
Roof/ceiling
Driveway, sidewalk, pavement in yard
Doors
Interior/exterior walls
Drainage/plumbing
Expand house/room
Bathroom improvement
AC, heating, or ventilation
Disability-related improvement
Fence, property wall
Kitchen improvement
Window
Garage/carport
Storage
Wiring
Insulation
Design flaw
Fixtures
Remodel/complete a room
Expand house/rooms or buy addition unit
Sheetrock
Install/replace doors
Install septic tank/drainage
Plumbing
Cabinets/storage
Loan/assistance from friend/family
Income tax return
Nice neighbors
Low cost
Good investment
Close to family
Safe
Can build house over time
More space/rural environment
Calm/relaxed
Close to work
Utility services
Nice neighbors AND Close to family
Nice neighbors AND safe
Safe AND calm/relaxed
Paved streets
Close to school
Close to town
No flooding
Close to stores
No mortgage
Bus service
None
Nice neighbors AND close to family AND safe
Don't like neighbors
Bad investment
Lack of services/poor services
Unsafe
Too far from town/work
Unpaved roads
Bad reputation
Far from family
Crime
Flooding
Lack of services/poor services AND upaved roads
rough/hilly terrain
No sewage service
No street lighting
Poor cell reception
Lack of police
Unincorporated neighborhood
Lack of state-sponsored affordable housing
Dirt, dust
Unresponsive fire department/no fire department
Cars passing too quickly/need speedbumps
Noise
Dogs on the loose
No mailboxes
Trash on lots/in street
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 or moer years
Full-time
Part-time
Management occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Services Occupations
Legal Occupations
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Military Specific Occupations
Framing
Roofing
Cement
Brick/mortar
Electrical
Carpentry
HVAC
Welding
$50 - $149
$150 - $249
$250 -$399
$400 - $599
$600 - $799
> $800
< $50
$200 - $599
$600 - $999
$1000 - 1599
$1600 - $2399
$2400 - $3199
> $3200
< $200
Never heard of green/sustainability
Heard of green/sustainability
Know of green/sustainability
Know a lot of green/sustainability
Rainwater capture
Solar panels
Passive solar water heating
Passive solar building design
Energy efficient bulbs
Exterior microclimate
Improved insulation/weatherization
Energy efficient appliances
Reduce use of utilities
Recycling
Composting
Electricity production by windpower
Energy efficient bulbs AND improved insulation/weatherization AND recycling
Energy efficient bulbs AND improved insulation/weatherization AND Reduced use of
Energy efficient bulbs AND Improved insulation/weatherization
Energy efficient bulbs AND Reduced use of utilities
Energy efficient bulbs AND Improved insulation/weatherization AND Reduced use of
Drive
Get ride
Walk/bike
Bus
Walk/Bike
Arthritis
Alzheimer's
Back injury/pain
Diabetes
Cholesterol
High blood pressure
Gastritis
Disable from accident
Heart trouble / operation
Mentally challenged
Arm/hand problem
Leg/foot/hip problem
Chronic exhaustion
Kidney problem
Embolism/ blood clot
Poor circulation
Respiratory illness
Vision problem
Autism
Epilepsy
Missing limb
Osteoporosis
Mobility problems
Deaf or mute
Cancer
Depression / bi-polarity
Lupus
Allergies
Asthma
Schizophrenia
Fall in bathroom
Rash
Handicap accessible bathroom
Handicap accessible entrance
Additional bathroom
Additional room
Heating
Other handicap assistance
Ventilation
Filled out by respondent
Filled out by interviewer
Lisette
Lucero
Abigail
Alexis
Ana
Blanca
Very receptive
Somewhat reticent at times/cautious
Very resistant/difficult to interview
Very good quality
Good quality
Poor quality
Very interesting: definitely return
Interesting: possibly return
No need to return
Subdivided lot
New owner
Correct photo
Possibly incorrect photo
No photo available
Included Core Sample
Excluded Core Sample
Auxiliary Sample
Pilot
Missing
Core
Auxiliary
Las Lomas
Mike's
Colina B&E
Share 52
West Alto Bonito
Not Las Lomas
Las Lomas Platted
Blas Chapa
Elias Lopez
Others
Complete
Rejected
Vacant lot
Not found
Unplatted Las Lomas
B&E
Sta Cruz Industril Park
Sta Cruz Ind. Park, Addition No. 1
Sta Cruz No. 2
Sta Cruz No. 1
Northwest Industrial Park
Mike's Subdivision
Colonia B&E
Colonia Share 52
Colonia AB 130
Nydia
Amando
Melissa
Rebecca
Jose Alonso
Dora
Raquel
Rosario
Ydalia
Sergio
Ana Navarro
Leticia Saenz
Kimberly
Sandra
Miguel
Priscilla
Ramon
Felipe Ramos
Elias Lopez & Blas Chapa
Felipe Martinez
Rodrigo Lopez
Micaela Martinez
Sonia Salinas
Caridad Saenz
Mariano Barrera
Glen H. Ramey
Abigai Lopez
Jaime & Alma Rivas
Juan Lopez
Ramon Salinas
Jorge Chapa
Father
Banuelos Enrique
Elias Lopez and Felix Garcia
Jesus Peña
Lauro Garcia
Gregoria & Guadalupe Salinas
Domindo Garcia
Elias Lopez and Enrique Chavez
Guillermo Bancaras
Juan & Rosario Martinez
Carlos & Oralia Garza
Rene Garcia
Manuel Marroquim
Isais Penn & Maria Jesus Penn
Mireya Gonzalez
Rogelio S. Garza
Leonel Garza and Armandina Garza
Octavio Gonzalez and Maria del Refugio
Blas Chapa & Arturo Gonzalez
Jose Moraldo
Elita and Francisco Arevalo
Eulenis Garza
Couple
1970-89
1990-94
1995-2002
USA
Oregon
DC
Owneroccupier
Rented accommodation
Lived with kin
Job related
Apartment
Trailer in trailer park
Trailer in other Colonia
House
1970-1989
1990-1994
To live
As an investment
As a patrimony for children
Good opportunity that could not miss
To rent or to use as a working place
To stop paying rent
Easy
Cheap
More space
In rural area
Safer
Relatives living nearby
Opportunity for incremental housing
No other option
Newspaper
Sign posted in Colonia
By chance
By mouth
From friends/neighbours
Previous Owner
Less than 6 months
From 6 to 12 months
More than 1 year
Family reasons
Services been provided
Finished payments
Gained title deed
More houses built in the area
More sense of community
Could afford housing
Had no money
Had no services
Was an investment
No money
Distrust Blas or Elias
Insecurity about title deed
Told by CRG
More secure
To apply for a loan
It is necessary to register
For tax reasons
It is the law
Porque no dijeram que era robado
To avoid problems
Because it was legal
To make sure were the owners
Para tener todo en regla
Because was mine
To be legal
To prove ownership
To become a legal owner
Porque era el dever
Because it is important
Because I finished payment
Was given like this (CRG registered)
Because it is better
To be able to sell it when want
It is there where one has to register title
To pay taxes
Was told to register
Para que no vendam mas veces os solares
For own interest
Era puro transa con Blas Chapa
It was mine
When I received the title it was already registered
To be valid
Was told it had been registered
Most convinient
Papers in transit, not their names yet
One has to have a title deed
Lo que paso que nos estaban estafando
Becuase I dont have the original title
Porque apenas hogaramos el titulo
Has to finish payment
Not know
Because were not here
No ha ido
Problems in the lot
Lack of time
Not know if title is registered
Were not given
Did not know
They give me papers when I finish paying
Still doesn't have document
Thought CRG did that
Because has a Contract for Deed
Warranty Deed
Receipt/letter
Oral contract
Because was paying (had receipts)
Had a Warranty Deed
Because had services
Community spirit
Granted by CRG
Trusted in seller/developer
Registered title
Paid property tax
Believed belonged to us
Lack of Contract for Deed
Lack of Warranty Deed
Lack of services
Not enough residents in the Colonia
Lack of public attention
Distrust in Developer
Title was not registered yet
Was not able to sell lot
Havent finished payments
Can freely trade the lot
Can subdived lot if wanted
Can purchase lot with shared owners
Can leave lot for heirs
Can use lot for a business
Can build a permanent house
Can feel secure
Can use lot as collateral
Not pay rent
It is more secure
Patrimony for children
More flexibility in financial terms
Can feel more relieved
Can use property as collateral
We do what we want
We are the owners
Investing more in the house
Build an extension
Remodeling the house
Because has a title
Decidirse a arregrala
For home improvements
Ponerle el decho
Applied for a loan to finish building house
Pudimos pegarle cuartos
Construction
Not helped yet, but think of improving housing in the future
Continue to build bouse
Because received help (CRG)
To get access to services
Emparejalo
Agregarle mas a la casa
Bought the trailer
No worries
Darle mas calor al hogar
Everything
Can prove ownership
Because can trust it more
Build a house
Put up a fence
Help me in personal things
Used title as collateral
Sembrar un arbolito
Remodeling the church
To qualify for a program
Can apply for a loan
Mas entusiasmado
Other organizations helped with improvements
To legalize lot
Add on rooms
Continue to build house
To get acces to services
To add on to the house
Plant a tree
Other organizations helped me with improvements
Put more meaning to the house
More enthusiasm
No improvements made
Not wanted
Not used title
Lack of money
Not wanted to use title as collateral (not risk)
Because lacks public services
Because have all this time improved house without a title
The colonia has no value
Because gained title not long ago
Not needed
Se conforma con lo que tiene
We have a trailer
House as is before title
Because when gained title, there was built a church
Nave not finished payment for the lot
No se a donde
Not have title deed
Because is ill
El titulo nomas lugar que te costo
When applied at CRG, no application available
It is the same
Have not received title yet
To not lose it
Female partner
Male partner
Children
Grandchildren
Couple decided
Child's future
To protect child
Child's inheritance
El compro
Texas law
To protect partner
Told by others
Told by developer
Landlord wishes
Parent in law
Told by other people
Partner
Elder child
Parents/grandparents
Family (Partner and Children)
Youngst child
Grandchild
Price paid for lot and construction
Based on Property Tax records
Prices in Colonia
Estimated value after investments - over time
More services available
Due to title deeds
Prices increased everywhere
Less lots available
Very easy
Hard
Very hard
Very many
Many
Few
Very few
To defend the colonia/residents
To clear titles
To promote access to services
Reubicar a la populacion?
To solve disputes among neighbors
To face the developers
Positive
Negative
Neither
Help get drainage
Help community
Many people have benefited from CRG work
CRG Helped to fix houses
Helped to fix title
Helped people to solve their problems
Helped to obtain credit
Helped people to gain acces to information
Access to services
Everything positive
CRG helped
Provide information about titles
Because of the programmes they offer
Estan al pondiante de la colonia
Improvements have been made
Porque ubicaran a los duenos de los solares
Refinance and find owners
So that everything would be in order
CRG want to improve the colonias
CRG did not want to help
Have not solve the issue of drainage
CRG does not do what promisses
Very satisfied
Satisfied
More or less
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Investing the case better
Nunca arreglaram nada de los taxes
Taking care of things more quickly
Was told there was no public services
Paying more attention to inform people about the programs
No han dado todo lo que devian de haber dado
Deliver them (entregarlos)
More attention to complains
Keep one informed about tenure regularization
Better inform the community
Nunca arreglaram los taxes
Providing the titles
Que hicieran lo que prometran
More attention to complaints
Finish installing drainage system
My own means
With a loan
From a bank
Loan from CRG
IBC Bank
Chase Bank
City Financial
Lone Star Bank
Texas State
Home loans
Family
Texas Comercial Bank
CFI
Security Financial
First National
Citizen State
Travels Bank
Prime Arica
Bank of America
Elsa State Bank
Porch
Roof
Home improvement and personal expenses
To build a house
For a computer
House and loans
Kitchen
Furniture
Water filters
Travel expenses
Tanques septicos
Central Air conditioning
Cabinets
Pay debts
Title deed
Car
Husband's income
Una firma de un hijo
Told by husband
To avoid the risk of losing the property
Does not want to
No need
No ha pensado hipotecar mi casa
Property not listed in credit report
Because there are no jobs here
No nos hemos visto apurados
No nos conviene. Nos pueden quitar la casa
Never asked for a collateral
Not want debt
Porque me quedo en la calle
Already has a mortgage
No tengo la vida segura
Never applied for a loan
Not worried
If paying not lose
Would pay in time
Only apply for a loan that can pay
Dont apply for loans
Would not risk to lose it
Because has economical stability
No lo dejaria perder
Work and need good credit
Have one to support its payments
To improve housing conditions
To buy another house
To buy a car/truck
For the education of my children
To start a new business
To buy another piece of land where we are living
To buy a a car/truck
Church
One
Two
Three or more
Rented accommodation to others
Parents in law
Relatives / co-owners
Relatives subleting lot
Tenants only
Child(ren)
Partially beneficiary
Partially beneficiary, but not know what
Not know, never thought
Attracted by other places
Want lo live in a better house/neighbourhood
Want to live closer to job or school
Lack of drainage/paved roads
Here is far from everything
This neighbourhood is not appropriate for my family
Other State or County
Other city
Other neighbourhood
RGC
Different tenure
Not a mobile home
More bedrooms
No need for selfhelp
Better neighbourhood
Closer to job or school
Not enough money
Not find adequate place
Have run into debt here
More likely
Less likely
No diference
Agriculture
Services (Cleaning, janitorial)
Industrial (factory operative)
Commerce
Transportation
Housework (home)
Mining extractive
Restaurant
Provider
Gas line
Heavy machinary
Electronics
Dragas
Cook
Stocker
Refineria
CRG office
Housekeeping
Arador y el Gin
Maintenance
Machinist
Lavar
Labor
Scafold
Pipeline
Auto electrico
Grabera??
Manager
Attendant
Bookkeeping
Bus aide
Costodian
Social worker
Chico Rios
Clerk
Mechanics
Secretary
Services (cleaning, janitorial)
Housework
Labor work
Boats
Teacher aider???
Disable
Pipe line
School district
Field work
Motorparts
Velador
Teacher
Surveyor
Back-up coordinator
Fix flat
Operador
Air conditioning
Carpenter
Desague
Golden Hill
Star Produce
Asador
Electrician
Truck Driver
En los norias
Day care
Dickies Company
Departamento de caminos
Bodega
Contractor
Van driver
Clean the sea
Vender
Taping
Respondent
Spouse
Grandparent
Child
Other member
Parent
Family members
Child benefit
Disability
Pension
Unemployement
SS
SSI
SS+SSI
SS+Pension
Suplemental
SSA
SS+Suplemental
SSII
SSI+Suplemental
SSI/Social Security
SSI+SSII
Disability+SS
Sister
Respondent and Spouse
$200-$600
$600-$1000
$1000-$1600
$1600-$2400
$2500+
Dont want to answer
No income
Between US$30.000-40.000
Between US$41.000-50.000
US$51.000+
Hispanic/North American
Mexican born
W Alto Bonito
From a loan
Present possession and use rights
Rights of alienation and permanence
Proof of ownership
Access to credit/grant
Improve housing
2003-2011
B & E
2 or less
3 to 5
6 or more
Less than $15k increase in estimated value
More than $15k increase in estimated value