Coder Name
1 = Noah
2 = Carlos
3 = Lissette

1 = Spanish
2 = English

1 = Santa Cruz Industrial Park
2 = Santa Cruz Addition #1
3 = Santa Cruz Industrial Park #2
4 = Santa Cruz Industrial Park #1
5 = Northwest Industrial Park
6 = Mike's
7 = B&E
8 = Share 52
9 = Alto Bonito
10 = AB130

Are you the head of household?
1 = Yes
2 = No

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female
12 = Male and Female

Ethnicity
1 = Hispanic (Mexican born)
2 = Hispanic (Mexican American)
3 = Hispanic (Other)
4 = African American
5 = Anglo
6 = Other
88 = Other

What city and state did you live in prior to moving to live on this lot?
1 = Texas
2 = Florida
3 = California
4 = Tamaulipas
5 = Illinois
6 = Louisiana
7 = Nuevo Leon
8 = Guanajuato
9 = Michoacan
10 = Minnesota
11 = Mexico

Were you prior owners, renters, or living with family/ friends?
1 = Owned the house
2 = Rented: from the owners
3 = Rented: from a housing association
4 = Shared a home owned or rented by family/friends
5 = Housing was lent to occupant
6 = Housing provided by work
7 = Rented from family member
8 = Owned trailer and rented lot
88 = Other

Who did you purchase the lot from?
1 = Previous owner
2 = Developer
3 = Inherited from a family member
4 = CRG
88 = Other

Did you purchase only the land or both the land and house?
1 = Land only
2 = Land and House
3 = Land inherited/gift
4 = Land and House inherited/gift
98 = Don't know

What was the primary method of payment used to pay for the land?
1 = Cash
2 = Loan from family/friend
3 = Loan from bank
4 = Loan from credit union
5 = Loan from seller/made payments to seller over time
6 = Inherited
7 = Gift
8 = Savings
9 = Income tax
10 = Social security check
88 = Other

How did you find out about the opportunity to buy a lot?
1 = Advertisement in newspaper
2 = By chance/a visit
3 = Word of mouth
4 = From neighbors/friends
5 = Sign in the neighborhood
6 = From relatives
7 = At work
8 = Personal communication with the seller
88 = Other

What kind of title/papers did you receive when you purchased?
1 = Contract for Deed
2 = Deed
3 = Receipt
4 = Oral Agreement
5 = Falsified or unofficial title
6 = Traspaso
88 = Other
98 = Don't Know

What kind of title/papers do you currently have?
1 = Contract for Deed
2 = Deed
3 = Receipt
4 = Oral Agreement
5 = No title currently
6 = Still owe for purchase of property/lot
7 = Mortgaged house
88 = Other
98 = Don't Know

What are the advantages of having legal title to your property?
1 = Use as collateral for loan
2 = Can sell the property
3 = To be the official owner, "it is mine"
5 = Security, avoid problems
6 = More comfortable
7 = No more taxes
8 = Title is a requirement for housing assistance programs
9 = No rent payments
10 = No advantages
35 = To be the official owner, "it is mine" AND for Security, avoid problems"
91 = Can be up to date with payments
92 = No more purchase payments
93 = Can rent property
94 = Higher taxes
95 = Good for the future
96 = Can continue investing/making improvements
97 = Inheritance for children

Did your household receive assistance around ten years ago by the CRG?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Don't Know

If you have a DEED, whose name is listed on the title?
1 = Male householder/spouse
2 = Female householder/spouse
3 = Both spouses
4 = My parent(s)/in-laws
5 = Previous owner
6 = Son or daughter
88 = Other
98 = Don't Know

Who do you believe will inherit this lot?
1 = Title holder's spouse
2 = Son or daughter
3 = All children equally
4 = Parents or grandparents
5 = No one
6 = Whoever is living with owner in the future
7 = Aunt
8 = Two children
9 = Whoever pays the cost o the funeral
10 = Grandaughter
88 = Other
98 = Don't know

Do the people whose names are listed on the title have a will?
1 = Yes, all title holders
2 = At least one titel holder but not all
3 = No title holder

Type of houses on your lot.
1 = Modular home
2 = Trailer
3 = Camper or RV
4 = Custom home built by contractor
5 = Self-Built home
6 = Bought house as is
45 = Custom home built by contractor AND Self-built home
88 = Other

Which of the following services do you have on this lot?
1 = Electricity
2 = Piped water
3 = Septic system
4 = Sewer lines
5 = Garbage collection
6 = Recycling collection
12 = Electricity and Piped Water
123 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Septic System
124 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Sewer
125 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Garbage Collection
1235 = Electricity, Piped Water, Septic System, and Garbage Collection
1245 = Electricity, Piped Water, Sewer, and Garbage Collection

If you own more than one lot, where are the additional lots?
1 = Next to primary lot
2 = In another colonia
3 = In same colonia, but not next to primary lot
88 = Other

For what purpose do you use the other lots that you own?
1 = To live on/as a yard/garden
2 = Lend it to family member(s)
3 = Rent it out to others
4 = Business is located there
5 = It is vacant
6 = Planning to build other residence
7 = Planning to give to other family member
8 = Parking lot or dumping ground
9 = Used for husbandry
88 = Other

How many different households are there on the lot?
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3

Who are the other households?
1 = Parents/in-laws
2 = Brother/sister (or in-law)
3 = Other family
4 = Friends
5 = Not related to us
6 = Renter
88 = Other

Which expenses are shared with the other households?
1 = Water
2 = Trash
3 = Electricity
4 = Phone
5 = Food

Gender of head of household
1 = Male
2 = Female

Who was lender of LOAN 1?
1 = Unidentified self-help group
2 = Bank
3 = Finance company
4 = FHA
5 = Credit union
6 = Colonias Unidas/Community Resource Group
7 = Mortgage Company
8 = USDA

Who was lender of LOAN 2?
1 = Unidentified self-help group
2 = Bank
3 = Finance company
4 = FHA
5 = Credit union
6 = Colonias Unidas/Community Resource Group
7 = Mortgage company
8 = USDA

If you did use your title as collateral, what was the loan used for?
1 = Home improvement
2 = Buy new dwelling/house
3 = Buy or fix vehicle
4 = Child's education
5 = Adult's education/training
6 = Medical or dental expenses
7 = Start or invest in a business
8 = Pay general expenses
9 = Pay off debt
10 = Build apartment for rent
88 = Other

Would you consider using your title as collateral for a loan in the future?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Yes, but only in an emergency

If you wouldn't consider using your title as collateral for a loan, why not?
1 = Lived here a long time
2 = To avoid the debt
3 = Other family owns the lot
4 = Uncertain employment; inability to pay
5 = No reason
6 = Too much risk; could lose the house
7 = No need to
8 = Unwise use of money; high interest
9 = Is trying to sell the house

How much risk do you believe is involved in using your title as collateral?
1 = Very high risk
2 = High risk
3 = Medium risk
4 = Low risk
5 = Very low risk

In the last 10 years, have you made large home improvements?
1 = Remodel room
2 = Flooring
3 = Garage/driveway
4 = Roof repair/installation
5 = Yard/property improvements
6 = Bought additional unit
7 = No large improvements made
8 = Electrical wiring
9 = AC
12 = Remodel room AND flooring
14 = Remodel room and roof repair/installations
88 = Other
90 = Painting
91 = Replace/install windows
92 = Replace/install insulation
93 = Replace/install sheetrock
94 = Replace/install doors

How did you pay for these home improvements?
1 = Formal loan
2 = Credit card
3 = Loan from friend/family
4 = With credit from seller
5 = Cash/savings
6 = Inheritance
7 = Lien on the property
8 = Income Tax Return
9 = Free assistance from organization
10 = Social security/disability check
88 = Other
91 = Insurance
92 = Unemployment
93 = Sold vehicle
94 = Credit card

To what extent has the 2008 crisis affected home improvements?
1 = Not at all
2 = A little
3 = Somewhat
4 = A lot
5 = Severely

Whate type of improvement is still unfinished?
1 = No sheetrock
2 = No doors
3 = No trim/baseboards
4 = No wiring
5 = No plumbing
6 = Bare flooring
7 = No insulation
8 = No windows
9 = Need storage or fixtures
10 = Need roof
88 = Other

Most serious Problem 1.
1 = Roof/ceiling
2 = Driveway, sidewalk, pavement in yard
3 = Doors
4 = Interior/exterior walls
5 = Drainage/plumbing
6 = Expand house/room
7 = Bathroom improvement
8 = AC, heating, or ventilation
9 = Flooring
10 = Disability-related improvement
11 = Fence, property wall
12 = Kitchen improvement
13 = Window
14 = Garage/carport
15 = Storage
16 = Wiring
17 = Insulation
18 = Design flaw
19 = Painting
20 = Fixtures

Which improvements do you plan on making?
1 = Remodel/complete a room
2 = Flooring
3 = Yard/property improvements
4 = Garage/driveway
5 = Roof repair/installation
6 = Expand house/rooms or buy addition unit
8 = Electrical wiring
9 = AC
88 = Other
90 = Painting
91 = Replace/install windows
92 = Replace/install insulation
93 = Sheetrock
94 = Install/replace doors
95 = Install septic tank/drainage
96 = Plumbing
97 = Cabinets/storage

How do you plan on paying for these home improvements?
1 = Formal loan
2 = Credit card
3 = Loan/assistance from friend/family
4 = With credit from seller
5 = Cash/savings
6 = Inheritance
7 = Lien on the property
8 = Income tax return
9 = Free assistance from organization
88 = Other

What are the advantages of living in a colonia?
1 = Nice neighbors
2 = Low cost
3 = Good investment
4 = Close to family
5 = Safe
6 = Can build house over time
7 = More space/rural environment
8 = Calm/relaxed
9 = Close to work
10 = Utility services
14 = Nice neighbors AND Close to family
15 = Nice neighbors AND safe
58 = Safe AND calm/relaxed
88 = Other
91 = Paved streets
92 = Close to school
93 = Close to town
94 = No flooding
95 = Close to stores
96 = No mortgage
97 = Bus service
98 = Don't know
99 = None
145 = Nice neighbors AND close to family AND safe

What are the disadvantages about living in a colonia?
1 = Don't like neighbors
2 = Bad investment
3 = Lack of services/poor services
4 = Unsafe
5 = Too far from town/work
6 = Unpaved roads
7 = Bad reputation
8 = Far from family
9 = Crime
10 = Flooding
36 = Lack of services/poor services AND upaved roads
81 = rough/hilly terrain
82 = No sewage service
83 = No street lighting
84 = Poor cell reception
85 = Lack of police
86 = Unincorporated neighborhood
87 = Lack of state-sponsored affordable housing
88 = Other
91 = Dirt, dust
92 = Unresponsive fire department/no fire department
93 = Cars passing too quickly/need speedbumps
94 = Noise
95 = Dogs on the loose
96 = No mailboxes
97 = Trash on lots/in street
98 = Don't know
99 = None

How many years were you actively trying to sell your land or house?
1 = Less than 1 year
2 = 1 to 2 years
3 = 3 to 5 years
4 = 6 or moer years

Full- or part-time status of primary wage earner 1.
1 = Full-time
2 = Part-time

Standard Occupational Classification taken from Bureau of Labor Statistics
11 = Management occupations
13 = Business and Financial Operations Occupations
15 = Computer and Mathematical Occupations
17 = Architecture and Engineering Occupations
19 = Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
21 = Community and Social Services Occupations
23 = Legal Occupations
25 = Education, Training, and Library Occupations
27 = Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
29 = Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
31 = Healthcare Support Occupations
33 = Protective Service Occupations
35 = Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
37 = Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
39 = Personal Care and Service Occupations
41 = Sales and Related Occupations
43 = Office and Administrative Support Occupations
45 = Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
47 = Construction and Extraction Occupations
49 = Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
51 = Production Occupations
53 = Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
55 = Military Specific Occupations

Construction skills of member 1.
1 = Painting
2 = Flooring
3 = Framing
4 = Roofing
5 = Cement
6 = Brick/mortar
7 = Electrical
8 = Carpentry
9 = Plumbing
10 = HVAC
11 = Welding
91 = Sheetrock

Which best describes your knowledge of green/sustainability improvements?
1 = Never heard of green/sustainability
2 = Heard of green/sustainability
3 = Know of green/sustainability
4 = Know a lot of green/sustainability

Which 'green' improvements have you heard of?
1 = Rainwater capture
2 = Solar panels
3 = Passive solar water heating
4 = Passive solar building design
5 = Energy efficient bulbs
6 = Exterior microclimate
7 = Improved insulation/weatherization
8 = Energy efficient appliances
9 = Reduce use of utilities
10 = Recycling
11 = Composting
88 = Other
91 = Electricity production by windpower
5710 = Energy efficient bulbs AND improved insulation/weatherization AND recycling
57910 = Energy efficient bulbs AND improved insulation/weatherization AND Reduced use of utilities AND recycling

Which 'green' home improvements do you use?
1 = Rainwater capture
2 = Solar panels
3 = Passive solar water heating
4 = Passive solar building design
5 = Energy efficient bulbs
6 = Exterior microclimate
7 = Improved insulation/weatherization
8 = Energy efficient appliances
9 = Reduce use of utilities
10 = Recycling
11 = Composting
57 = Energy efficient bulbs AND Improved insulation/weatherization
59 = Energy efficient bulbs AND Reduced use of utilities
88 = Other
579 = Energy efficient bulbs AND Improved insulation/weatherization AND Reduced use of utilities

Travel person 1 type of transportation.
1 = Drive
2 = Get ride
3 = Walk/bike
4 = Bus
88 = Other

Travel person 2 type of transportation.
1 = Drive
2 = Get ride
3 = Walk/Bike
4 = Bus

Disabled person 1 type.
1 = Arthritis
2 = Alzheimer's
3 = Back injury/pain
4 = Diabetes
5 = Cholesterol
6 = High blood pressure
7 = Gastritis
8 = Disable from accident
9 = Heart trouble / operation
71 = Mentally challenged
72 = Arm/hand problem
73 = Leg/foot/hip problem
74 = Chronic exhaustion
75 = Kidney problem
81 = Embolism/ blood clot
83 = Poor circulation
84 = Respiratory illness
85 = Vision problem
86 = Autism
87 = Epilepsy
91 = Missing limb
92 = Osteoporosis
93 = Mobility problems
94 = Deaf or mute
95 = Cancer
96 = Depression / bi-polarity
97 = Lupus

Type of illness/injury of person 1 caused by house.
1 = Arthritis
2 = Allergies
3 = Asthma
4 = Schizophrenia
5 = Fall in bathroom
6 = Rash

Any improvements needed for health or disability reasons?
1 = Handicap accessible bathroom
2 = Handicap accessible entrance
3 = Additional bathroom
4 = Additional room
5 = AC
6 = Heating
7 = Other handicap assistance
8 = Ventilation

How did you find out about the opportunity to rent here?
1 = Advertisement in newspaper
2 = By chance/a visit
3 = Word of mouth
4 = From neighbors/friends
5 = Sign in the neighborhood
6 = From relatives
7 = At work
88 = Other

How was this survey administered?
1 = Filled out by respondent
2 = Filled out by interviewer

Who administered this survey?
1 = Noah
2 = Carlos
3 = Lisette
4 = Lucero
5 = Abigail
6 = Alexis
7 = Ana
8 = Blanca

How receptive was the respondent to being interviewed?
1 = Very receptive
2 = Somewhat reticent at times/cautious
3 = Very resistant/difficult to interview

Rank the quality of the dwelling.
1 = Very good quality
2 = Good quality
3 = Poor quality

Do you think this is an exceptionally good case to examine in more detail?
1 = Very interesting: definitely return
2 = Interesting: possibly return
3 = No need to return

Is there a compatible data set?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Renter
4 = Subdivided lot
5 = New owner

Was a correct photo identified with the current lot?
1 = Correct photo
2 = Possibly incorrect photo
3 = No photo available

Sample: Included or Excluded Core, or Auxiliary sample
1 = Included Core Sample
2 = Excluded Core Sample
3 = Auxiliary Sample
4 = Pilot

Is survey part of the control group?
-9 = Missing
0 = No
1 = Yes

Is survey part of the Core or Auxiliary Sample
0 = Auxiliary
1 = Core

In Which city did you live before moving to this lot?
1 = Rio Grande City
2 = Starr County, but outside of Rio Grande City
3 = Texas, outside of Starr County
4 = Other US states
5 = Tamaulipas
6 = Nuevo Leon
7 = Other Mexican state

Las Lomas condensed
1 = Las Lomas
6 = Mike's
7 = B & E
9 = West Alto Bonito

1 = Electricity
2 = Piped water
3 = Septic system
4 = Sewer lines
5 = Garbage collection
6 = Recycling collection
12 = Electricity and Piped Water
88 = Other
123 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Septic System
124 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Sewer
125 = Electricity, Piped Water, and Garbage Collection
1235 = Electricity, Piped Water, Septic System, and Garbage Collection
1245 = Electricity, Piped Water, Sewer, and Garbage Collection

Have you made any major home improvements in the last 10 years?
0 = No
1 = Yes

What is the estimated yearly income for your household including benefits?
0 = Less than $2400 per year
1 = $2400-$7399 per year
2 = $7400 - $11,999 per year
3 = $12,000 - $19,199 per year
4 = $19,200 - $28,799 per year
5 = $28,800 - $38,400 per year
6 = $38,400 - $57,600 per year
7 = More than $57,600 per year

1 = Credit (loan or card)
2 = Cash (including support from family)
3 = Assistance (income tax and other)
88 = Other

Categories for the year in which the property was purchased
1 = 1970-1989
2 = 1990-1994
3 = 1995-2002
4 = 2003-2011

Recoded method of purchase
1 = Income or savings
2 = Assistance from family or friends
3 = Official loan
4 = Credit from the seller
88 = Other

Condensed income
1 = Less than $12,000 a year
2 = Between $12,000 and $19,199 a year
3 = Between $19,200 and $38,399 year
4 = More than $38,400

Income Less than 12k a year?
1 = yes

Type of payment for home improvement
1 = Credit (loan or card)
2 = Assistance from family
3 = Cash/savings/income
4 = Income tax return
5 = Assistance from organization
6 = Social security/disability/unemployment check

Categories of size of the household
1 = 2 or less
2 = 3 - 5
3 = 6 or more

1 = 1971-1975
2 = 1976-1980
3 = 1981-1985
4 = 1986-1990
5 = 1991-1995
6 = 1996-2000
7 = 2001-2005
8 = 2006-2011

0 = Not Selected
1 = Selected