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Housing costs, buying or renting conditions, homeownership, and mortgages.
| Question | Source | Years | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected direction of national home prices over next year Over the next 12 months, what do you expect will happen to the average home price nationwide? | NY Fed Consumer Expectations | 2013–2025 | 149 |
| Expected percent change in national home prices next year By about what percent do you expect the average home price to increase or decrease? (Derived: decreases are negative.) | NY Fed Consumer Expectations | 2013–2025 | 149 |
| Chance of moving in the next year What do you think is the percent chance that over the next 12 months you will move to a different primary residence (that is, the place where you usually live)? | NY Fed Consumer Expectations | 2013–2025 | 149 |
| Household caught up on rent payments Is this household currently caught up on rent payments? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020–2024 | 60 |
| Household caught up on mortgage payments Is this household currently caught up on mortgage payments? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020–2024 | 60 |
| Likelihood of leaving home due to foreclosure How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home within the next two months because of foreclosure? Select only one answer. |
| Household Pulse |
| 2020–2024 |
| 54 |
| Likelihood of eviction in next two months How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home or apartment within the next two months because of eviction? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2021–2024 | 45 |
| Months behind on rent or mortgage How many months behind is this household in paying your rent or mortgage? Enter number of months | Household Pulse | 2021–2024 | 39 |
| Change in monthly rent over past year Has your monthly rent changed during the last 12 months? If so, by how much? | Household Pulse | 2022–2024 | 27 |
| Confidence in paying next rent or mortgage on time How confident are you that your household will be able to pay your next rent or mortgage payment on time? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 27 |
| Applied for emergency rental assistance Have you or anyone in your household applied for emergency rental assistance through your state or local government to cover your unpaid rent or utility bills? | Household Pulse | 2021–2023 | 22 |
| Confidence in paying next rent or mortgage on time How confident are you that your household will be able to pay your next rent or mortgage payment on time? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 18 |
| Likelihood of eviction in next two months How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home or apartment within the next two months because of eviction? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Felt no pressure to move Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move because landlord made no repairs Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move from lockout or utility shutoff Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move from eviction threat Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move because landlord raised rent Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move for some other reason Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Moved in the past six months due to pressure During the last six months, did you actually move from any place you were living as a result of this pressure? | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Pressure to move after missed rent payment Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023–2024 | 12 |
| Stimulus spent mostly on rent What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 12 |
| Stimulus spent mostly on mortgage payments What did you and your household mostly spend the most recent "stimulus payment" on? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021 | 12 |
| Paid last month's rent or mortgage on time Did you pay your last month's rent or mortgage on time? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2020 | 12 |
| Moved because city condemned rental property City condemned the property and forced you to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved because bank foreclosed on home Bank took possession of your home in foreclosure - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved after missing mortgage payments and fearing foreclosure Missed mortgage payments and thought bank would foreclose - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved after notice of planned foreclosure Received a notice from bank that they planned to foreclose - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved because evicted or received eviction notice Evicted or received an eviction notice - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved because city condemned owned property City condemned the property and forced you to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved because landlord told you to leave Landlord told you, or a person you were staying with, to leave - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Moved after missing rent and fearing eviction You missed a rent payment and thought you would be evicted - Did each of the following contribute to your moving in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2016–2025 | 10 |
| Spent Child Tax Credit on mortgage Thinking about your use of the payments from the "Child Tax Credit" did you: | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 9 |
| Owned previous home before most recent move Before your most recent move, did you own your previous home? | Fed SHED | 2018–2025 | 8 |
| When moved into current home When did you move into your current home? | Fed SHED | 2020–2025 | 6 |
| Likelihood of leaving home due to foreclosure How likely is it that your household will have to leave this home within the next two months because of foreclosure? Select only one answer. | Household Pulse | 2024 | 6 |
| Spent Child Tax Credit refund on mortgage What did you and your household mostly spend the "Child Tax Credit" portion of your refund on? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022 | 6 |
| Spent Child Tax Credit refund on rent What did you and your household mostly spend the "Child Tax Credit" portion of your refund on? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2022 | 6 |
| Behind on rent in the past year Have you been behind on your rent at any time in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2021–2025 | 5 |
| Had problems with home needing repair in past year In the past 12 months, have you experienced any problems with your house or apartment that you felt needed to be fixed, such as a leak or a broken appliance? | Fed SHED | 2016–2020 | 5 |
| Contacted landlord about a problem needing repair Did you contact your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment that needed to be fixed? | Fed SHED | 2016–2020 | 5 |
| Lives with others to save money To save money - You indicated that you live with (your parents, adult chidren who are not in school, you siblings, or) someone outside of your immediate family. Are each of the following reasons why you live with these individuals? | Fed SHED | 2016–2020 | 5 |
| Monthly mortgage payment amount Approximately how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank)? | Fed SHED | 2022–2025 | 4 |
| Monthly rent payment amount Approximately how much do you and/or your spouse or partner pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2022–2025 | 4 |
| Rents because can't qualify for a mortgage Can't qualify for home mortgage - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019–2024 | 4 |
| Rents because renting is cheaper Renting is cheaper - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019–2024 | 4 |
| Satisfaction with overall neighborhood quality Overall quality - How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your neighborhood? | Fed SHED | 2017–2024 | 4 |
| Rents because can't afford a down payment Can't afford down payment to buy - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019–2024 | 4 |
| Difficulty getting landlord to fix the problem After you contacted your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment, how much difficulty did you have getting them to fix the problem? | Fed SHED | 2016–2020 | 4 |
| Rent rather than own because it is cheaper [Cheaper to rent] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2013–2018 | 4 |
| Missed two or more mortgage payments in past year In the past 12 months, have you [or your spouse/or your partner] missed two or more payments on your mortgage? | Fed SHED | 2014–2017 | 4 |
| Rents because renting is more convenient or flexible Renting is more convenient or flexible - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Rents because of a preference to rent Prefer to rent - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Rents while trying to buy a home Trying to buy - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Rents because can't afford a mortgage payment Can't afford mortgage monthly payment - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Rents because renting is less financially risky Renting is less financially risky - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2022–2024 | 3 |
| Pressure to move because landlord raised the rent Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Pressure to move after missing rent, fearing eviction Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Pressure to move because landlord did not make repairs Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Pressure to move after eviction threat from landlord Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Pressure to move after lockout or utility shutoff Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Moved because of pressure to leave During the last six months, did you actually move from any place you were living as a result of this pressure? | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Did not feel pressure to move Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Pressure to move for some other reason Thinking of all the places you've lived during the last six months, did you ever feel pressure to move due to any of the following reasons? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2023 | 3 |
| Receives outside help with rent or mortgage Help with rent or mortgage - Do you receive each of the following types of financial support from people living outside of your household? | Fed SHED | 2017–2019 | 3 |
| Evicted from home An eviction is when your landlord forces you to move when you don't want to. Were you, or a person you were staying with, evicted from your home? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Owned previous home before moving Did you own your previous home that you moved from in [INSERT GH2 RESPONSE IN NO | Fed SHED | 2015–2017 | 3 |
| Monthly mortgage payment amount About how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank)? | Fed SHED | 2014–2016 | 3 |
| Monthly rent payment About how much do you [and/or your spouse /and/or your partner] pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2014–2016 | 3 |
| Hardship from foreclosure or eviction notice [Received a foreclosure or eviction notice] Which of the following did you or your family living with you experience in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2013–2015 | 3 |
| Has homeowners or condo insurance on primary residence Do you have either a homeowners insurance or a condo insurance policy for your primary residence? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Concern about housing costs or availability Housing costs or availability - Are each of the following a financial challenge or concern for you or your family? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Main reason for not having homeowners insurance What is the main reason you do not have homeowners insurance? | Fed SHED | 2024–2025 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with neighborhood cost of housing Cost of housing - How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your neighborhood? | Fed SHED | 2023–2024 | 2 |
| Moved in past year because of rent increases Was the main reason that you moved in the past year because of rent increases at your previous home or apartment? | Fed SHED | 2022–2023 | 2 |
| Amount owed in back rent and fees Approximately how much do you owe in back rent and fees? Please enter your answe | Fed SHED | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Still owe back rent or fees Do you still owe money for any back rent or fees? | Fed SHED | 2021–2022 | 2 |
| Monthly rent amount About how much do you and/or spouse or partner pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Refinanced mortgage in the past year Have you refinanced your mortgage in the past year? | Fed SHED | 2020–2021 | 2 |
| Applied for emergency rental assistance Have you or anyone in your household applied for emergency rental assistance through your state or local government to cover your unpaid rent or utility bills? | Household Pulse | 2021 | 2 |
| Total monthly mortgage payment About how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank)? | Fed SHED | 2020–2021 | 2 |
| Rents because it is more convenient [More convenient to rent] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Total monthly mortgage payment About how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank) | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Rents because prefers renting [Prefer to rent] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby bank or credit union when choosing where to live [Bank or credit union] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby grocery store when choosing where to live [Grocery store] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with other neighborhood amenities [Quality of other neighborhood amenities] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Housing prices can never go down true or false Do you think the following statement is true or false? "Housing prices in the US can never go down." | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Rent rather than own for other reasons, specified [Other] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Rents because can't afford a down payment [Can't afford down payment to buy] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby park or playground when choosing where to live [Park or playground] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with cost of housing [Cost of your housing] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby place of worship when choosing where to live [Church or place of worship] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Rents while currently looking to buy [Currently looking to buy] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby library when choosing where to live [Library] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Rents because owning is a bigger financial risk [Owning is a bigger financial risk] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby shops and restaurants when choosing where to live [Shops and restaurants] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Satisfaction with overall quality of housing [Overall quality of your housing] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Rents because can't qualify for a mortgage [Can't qualify for mortgage to buy] Please select all the reasons below for why rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 2 |
| Monthly rent payment About how much do [and/or your spouse/ and/or your partner] pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Importance of nearby public transportation when choosing where to live [Public transportation] In deciding where to live, how important is it to you to have convenient access to each of the following places in your local community. | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Other source of funds for home purchase [Other (Please specify)] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used family or friend loan or gift to buy home [Loan or gift from family/friends] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used government or nonprofit aid to buy home [Financial assistance from a government program or non-profit organization] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used no other funding sources to buy home [None] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Year moved into current home In what year did you [buy/start renting/move into] your current home? | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used proceeds from previous home sale to buy home [Proceeds from sale of previous home] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used personal savings to buy home [Personal savings] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Used second mortgage to buy home [Second mortgage] In addition to your mortgage, please select all the sources below that you used to fund the home purchase when you bought your current home. | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Reason for owning: cheaper to own than rent [It?s cheaper to own than rent a home] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014–2016 | 2 |
| Owned another home before current one Prior to purchasing your current home did you [or your spouse/or your partner] ever own another house? | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Prefer owning to renting a home if affordable Would you prefer to own your home rather than rent your home if you could afford it? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Saving money for a home purchase [Home purchase] Which of the following categories, if any, are you saving money for? | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Rent rather than own because of plans to move soon [I plan on moving in the near future] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Renting because can't afford a down payment [I can’t afford the down payment to buy a home] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Rent rather than own because it is more convenient [It’s more convenient to rent (for example you can move easily)] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Expected change in neighborhood home prices In the next 12 months, how much do you think that home prices in your neighborhood will change? | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Rent because can't qualify for a mortgage [I can’t qualify for a mortgage to buy a home] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Renting while currently looking to buy a home [I’m currently looking to buy a home] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2013–2014 | 2 |
| Serious trouble with a landlord in past year 4. Serious trouble with a landlord or building manager. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Evicted from home in past year 2. Evicted from your apartment/house. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Home destroyed or heavily damaged in disaster • Your home destroyed or heavily damaged due to fire, flood, or other disaster. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Major home repairs in past year 3. Major home repairs (e.g. replaced furnace, new roof). | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Home in poor condition in past year 2. Your home in poor condition (e.g. leaks, broken windows, insects, heating breakdowns, exposed wires, etc.) | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Fell behind on rent or mortgage in past year • Fell behind in paying your rent or mortgage. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Temporarily homeless or living with others 7. Had to temporarily live with others or in a shelter or "on the street." | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Has homeowners insurance only because lender requires it I only have it because my lender requires it - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Outside help with rent, mortgage, utilities, or housing Rent, mortgage, utilities, or housing costs - In the past 12 months, has anyone outside of your household helped you (and/or your spouse or partner) to pay each of the following expenses? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Amount paid for homeowners insurance Still thinking about homeowners insurance for your primary residence, how much do you pay for your homeowners insurance? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Payment period for homeowners insurance amount Time period for homeowners insurance Payment reported in GH14 | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Homeowners insurance cost rose more than expected Cost has gone up more than I was expecting in recent years - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Wants more insurance coverage but can't afford it I would prefer more coverage but can't afford it - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Shopped around for homeowners insurance in past year Have you or someone in your household shopped around for homeowners insurance in the past 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Struggles to afford homeowners insurance premiums I struggle to afford the premiums - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Satisfied with homeowners insurance coverage I'm satisfied with what my policy covers - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Homeowners insurance is worth the cost It's worth the cost - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your homeowners insurance policy? | Fed SHED | 2025 | 1 |
| Relax local zoning to allow more apartments and condos Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Relax local zoning laws in your state to allow for construction of more apartments and condos.] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Tax incentives for building low-income housing Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Expand federal tax incentives to encourage developers to build homes for people who make less than half of the average income in your area] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Believes general homeowners policy covers flood damage I believe my general homeowner's insurance policy covers me for such flood damage – Which of the following statements describes your current situation regarding flood insurance? (Please select all that apply) | Fed SHED | 2024 | 1 |
| Has a separate flood insurance policy I have a separate policy specifically for such flood damage - Which of the following statements describes your current situation regarding flood insurance? (Please select all that apply) | Fed SHED | 2024 | 1 |
| Believes homeowners association covers flood damage I believe my homeowner's association (HOA) covers me for such flood damage - Which of the following statements describes your current situation regarding flood insurance? (Please select all that apply) | Fed SHED | 2024 | 1 |
| Has no policy covering flood damage I do not have any policy that covers flood damage where I live - Which of the following statements describes your current situation regarding flood insurance? (Please select all that apply) | Fed SHED | 2024 | 1 |
| Has homeowner's or condo insurance on primary residence Do you have either a homeowner’s insurance or a condo insurance policy for your primary residence? | Fed SHED | 2023 | 1 |
| Behind on rent in 2019 before the pandemic Thinking back before the pandemic, at any point in 2019 were you behind on rent? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Spent Child Tax Credit on rent, mortgage, or utilities Spent on rent, mortgage, or utilities - How have you used the monthly Child Tax Credit payments that you received? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Applied for emergency rental assistance since COVID-19 Did you apply for emergency rental assistance from any state or local programs since COVID-19 began? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Distance from extended family after moving Extended family - Compared with where you lived before your move, would you say that you now live closer to, the same distance from, or farther away from each of the following? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Mortgage forbearance helped stay in home during COVID Mortgage forbearance - Have any of the following helped you stay in your home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Unemployment assistance helped stay in home during COVID Unemployment assistance - Have any of the following helped you stay in your home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Where would go if unable to pay rent If you had to move out of your home because you could no longer make your rent payments, where would you go? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Paid less rent or mortgage, leaving more in accounts Paid less on your rent or mortgage - Did each of the following contribute to you (and your spouse/partner) usually having more money in your checking and savings accounts after paying your monthly bills? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Stimulus payment helped stay in home during COVID Stimulus payment from the government (typically $1,200 per adult) - Have any of the following helped you stay in your home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Confidence in resuming housing payments after relief ends How confident are you that you and/or your spouse/partner will be able to resume making your monthly payments, including any increased monthly paments or lump sum payments, when the relief from your landlord or mortage lender ends? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Eviction ban helped stay in home during COVID Federal, state, or local eviction ban - Have any of the following helped you stay in your home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Expect to live in current home a year from now A year from now, do you expect to be living in your current home? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Monthly rent payment About how much do you[Field-pipe_GH1] pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Landlord rent deferral helped stay in home during COVID An agreement with my landlord to defer rent payments or make partial payments - Have any of the following helped you stay in your home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with cost of housing Cost of your housing - Are you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with overall quality of neighborhood Overall quality of neighborhood - Are you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Rents while looking to buy Looking to buy - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with overall quality of housing Overall quality of your housing - Are you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Monthly mortgage payment amount About how much is your total monthly mortgage payment (i.e. the amount you send to the bank) | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Rents because owning is a bigger financial risk Owning is a bigger financial risk - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with other neighborhood amenities Other neighborhood amenities - Are you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Rents for convenience, such as easier moving Convenience (such as more easy to move) - Are each of the following a reason why you rent your home rather than own? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Moved into current home after October 2017 Did you move into your current home after October 2017? | Fed SHED | 2019 | 1 |
| Rents because planning to move soon [Plan to move soon] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Moved into current home after October 2016 Did you move into your current home after October 2016? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Difficulty getting landlord to fix housing problem After you contacted your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment, how much difficulty did you have getting them to fix the problem? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Owns home because simply prefers to own [Simply prefer to own] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home because of saved down payment [Will have saved enough for a down-payment] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application required proof of employment or income [Documentation of employment or income] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved to be closer to work or school [Closer to work or school] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved for a better quality or larger home [Better quality or larger home] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Owns home to build equity [Building equity with payments] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Owns home because dislikes moving [Don?t like to move] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Received foreclosure or eviction notice in past 12 months [Received a foreclosure or eviction notice] Have you and your family living with you experienced each of the following events in the past 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Main reason for not contacting landlord about a repair What is the main reason that you did you not contact your landlord about the problem with your house or apartment that needed to be fixed? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expects to buy a home in the next five years Do you [and/or your spouse / and/or your partner] expect to purchase a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application included a criminal background check [Request to run a criminal background check] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application required a security deposit [Payment of a security deposit] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved because of a change in family status [Change in family status (e.g. marriage, divorce, children)] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved for another reason [Other (Please Specify)] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Told by landlord to move out in past 12 months [Told by landlord that I had to move out] Have you and your family living with you experienced each of the following events in the past 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rents because planning to move soon [I plan on moving in the near future] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather then own your home. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Owns home because it is a good investment [Owning a home is a good financial investment] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved to save money [To save money] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application required references [Request for references] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Could afford to live on own in current neighborhood Could you [and your spouse/and your partner] afford to live on your own in your current neighborhood if you had to? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: other, specified [Other (Please specify)] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Owns home for fewer rules and customization [Less rules / able to customize house] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Owns home for certainty about monthly payments [Certainty about monthly payments] Please select all the reasons below for why your own home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home because of higher income [Will have a higher income] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved for a better neighborhood or schools [Better quality neighborhood or schools] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved because rent increased at previous home [Rent increased at previous home or apartment] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved because landlord would not fix things [Landlord would not fix things at previous home or apartment] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home for other reasons [Other (Please specify)] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved to a new city [Relocated to a new city] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your home in [GH2 response]? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home because of greater job certainty [Will be more certain about job] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home because of family changes [Change in family circumstances (e.g. marriage, divorce, children)'] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Would prefer to live on own if affordable Would you [and your spouse/and your partner] prefer to live on your own if you could afford to? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application required an application fee [Payment of an application fee] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Rental application included a credit check [Request to run a credit check] When you rented your current home, were each of the following part of the rental application process? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Expect to buy a home for more certainty about location [Will be more certain about location or where to live] Are each of the following reasons that you expect to buy a home in the next 5 years? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Moved to save money or find a cheaper place [To save money / cheaper place to live] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with neighborhood amenities [Quality of other amenities in your neighborhood] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with overall neighborhood quality [Overall quality of your neighborhood] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Expected change in neighborhood home prices In the next 12 months, how much do you think that home prices in your neighborhood will change? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Submitted an offer to purchase a house [Submitted an offer to purchase a house] Have you taken each of the following steps in planning for a home purchase? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Talked to a bank or lender about a mortgage [Talked to a bank or lender about a mortgage] Have you taken each of the following steps in planning for a home purchase? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Moved because of a change in family status [Change in family status (e.g. marriage, divorce, children)] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with cost of house or apartment [Cost of your house/apartment] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with quality of house or apartment [Overall quality of your house/apartment] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Moved for another reason [Other (Please specify):] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Moved to a larger or better quality home [Larger or better quality home] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Moved for a better neighborhood or schools [Better quality neighborhood or schools] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Attended open house or toured homes for sale [Attended an open house or toured homes for sale] Have you taken each of the following steps in planning for a home purchase? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Researched houses on own when planning home purchase [Researched houses on your own (e.g. online, newspaper, etc.)] Have you taken each of the following steps in planning for a home purchase? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Expects to buy a home in the next 12 months Do you [(and/or your spouse/partner)] expect to purchase a [new] home in the next 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Moved to a new city [Relocated to a new city] Please select all of the reasons that you moved to your current home in [GH2 RESPONSE] | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Talked to a real estate agent about buying a home [Talked to a real estate agent] Have you taken each of the following steps in planning for a home purchase? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Change in home value over past year Compared to 12 months ago, do you think the value of your home today is higher, lower or stayed the same? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Down payment source: proceeds from previous home sale [Proceeds from sale of previous home] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Down payment source: second mortgage [Second mortgage] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: certainty about monthly payments [Certainty about monthly payments] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Has a mortgage on home Do [you] currently have a mortgage on your home? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: fewer rules and freedom to customize [Less rules / able to customize house] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Made no down payment on home [Did not make a down payment] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Down payment source: personal savings [Personal savings] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Renting for other reasons rather than owning [Other] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Year current home was bought In what year did you buy your current home? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: other [Other] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: building equity with payments [Building equity with payments] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Rents because of a preference to rent [I simply prefer to rent] Please select all the reasons below for why you rent your home rather than own your home. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Mortgage debt compared with home value Compared to the current value of your home, is the total amount of money you owe: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Down payment source: government assistance program [Financial assistance from a government program] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Home value compared with a year ago Compared to 12 months ago, do you think the value of your home today is higher, lower or stayed the same? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Expects to buy a home in the next three years Do you expect to purchase a home in the next three years? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Situation selling current home in past year Thinking about the past 12 months, which one of the following categories best describes your situation concerning selling your current home? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Down payment source: loan or gift from family or friends [Loan or gift from family/friends] Please select all the sources below that you used to make the down-payment (if any) when you purchased your current home: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: simply prefer to own [Simply prefer to own] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Reason for owning: don't like to move [Don’t like to move] Please select all the reasons below for why you own your home rather than rent. | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Shared living arrangement to save money [To save money] Please select all the reasons below that you (and your immediate family) currently live with your adult children, your or your spouse/partner's parents, your or your spouse/partner's extended family, or roommates? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Household has a mortgage on home Do you (and/or your spouse/partner/significant other) currently have a mortgage on your home? (Do not include home equity lines of credit) | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Rent rather than own for other reasons Other | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Monthly rent payment amount About how much do you pay for rent each month? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Has home equity loan or line of credit Do you (and/or your spouse/partner/significant other) currently have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit in addition to your first mortgage? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Would live on own if affordable Would you live on your own if you could afford it? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Living with relatives or others to save money Do you and your family currently live with your {DOV_LIVARR} so that you can save money? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Delayed buying a home because of the recession What major purchase(s) did you delay? [Buying a home] | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Year current home was bought In what year did you buy your current home? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Has a mortgage on home Do you currently have a mortgage on your home? (Do not include home equity lines) | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Wanted to sell home but did not or could not Thinking about the past 12 months, did you want to sell your home, but did not or could not? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Delayed buying a home as a life decision in the recession [Buying a home] What majore life decision(s) did you delay? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Plans to live on own in the next 12 months Are you (and your family) planning to live on your own in the next 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Would family live on own if affordable Would you and your family live on your own if you could afford it? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Cut back spending to pay monthly rent Over the past 12 months, have you had to cut back on any spending so that you could make your monthly rent payment, and if so, by how much? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Home value compared with five years ago Compared to five years ago (since 2008), do you think the value of your home today is higher, lower or stayed the same? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Household has home equity loan or line of credit Do you (and/or your spouse/partner/significant other) currently have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit in addition to your first mortgage? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Rent because of a simple preference to rent I simply prefer to rent | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Market value as reason for not selling home Was the current market value an important reason for why you did not sell your home? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Owned a home in the past 12 months Have you (and/or your spouse/partner) owned a home in the past 12 months? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Chose realtor on friend or relative's recommendation B. A friend or relative recommended them. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Chose realtor on acquaintance's recommendation C. An acquaintance recommended them. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Home was new or previously owned Was the home new or previously owned? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Relationship to previous owner of purchased home Which of the following best describes your relationship to the previous owner of the home you purchased? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| How the home purchase was made Which of the following best describes your purchase? READ CATEGORIES BELOW. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| How learned about the home purchased How did you learn about the availability of the home you purchased? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Chose realtor for convenience F. Convenience. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Year most recent home was purchased Tell me about the most recent home you have purchased. When did you buy this home? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Ever purchased a home Have you ever purchased a home (including a condominium or mobile home)? | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Chose realtor after seeing an advertisement E. I saw their advertisement. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Relationship to the real estate agent Which of the following best describes your relationship to the real estate agent with whom you worked in your purchase of the home or to the owner of the real estate agency? Please indicate what your closest relationship was. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Satisfaction with home purchase How satisfied are you with your purchase? READ CATEGORIES BELOW. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Chose realtor from own previous knowledge A. My own previous knowledge of the realtor/agency. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Chose realtor for community reputation D. General reputation in the community. | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Most important reason for choosing a realtor G. MOST IMPORTANT REASON FROM ABOVE | GSS | 1996 | 1 |
| Children's housing compared with 10 years ago F. Their housing. | GSS | 1990 | 1 |