VARNAME: BBLDG Type B noninterview building 1 Building contains at least one housing unit-either occupied or vacant. 2 Unit being classified as Type B is the only unit in the building. 3 All units would qualify for a Type B or C noninterview. B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: In ADDITION to the unit that is being classified as a TYPE B (Enter 2 or 3 if the building does not contain any housing units) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BOARDU Type B unit boarded up 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Is the unit boarded up? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONTROL Control number Long description: This is the scrambled control number from the masterfile. confidentiality and to enable longitudinal matches to earlier files. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DATE Interview date 01011997:Present Janaury 1, 1997 - Present Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HISTRY Status of unit 1 Returning sample unit from a previous enumeration 8 Unit introduced into sample this year Long description: This recode indicates whether this unit had been in sample in a previous survey year or was introduced into sample in the current year. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N VARNAME: ISTATUS Interview status 1 Occupied interview 2 URE (Usual Residence Elsewhere) interview 3 Vacant interview 4 Noninterview Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MARKET Unit for rent only, sale only, or either 1 Rent only? 2 Rent or for sale? 3 Sale only? B Not applicable R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is it for ... Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MARKT Unit currently for rent or sale 1 yes 2 no B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is this home currently for rent or sale? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MOVAC # months unit has been vacant 00 Less than 1 month 1:24 1-24 MONTHS 25 Over 2 years 26 NEVER OCCUPIED B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: How many months has that unit has been vacant? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NOINT Noninterview reason 1 Type A - No one home 2 Type A - Temporarily absent 3 Type A - Refused 4 Type A - Unable to locate 5 Type A - Language problem 6 Type A - Other, occupied 10 Type B - Permit granted, construction not started 11 Type B - Under construction, not ready 12 Type B - Permanent or temporary business or commercial storage 13 Type B - Unoccupied site for mobile home or tent 14 Type B - OTHER unit or converted to institutional unit 15 Type B - Occupancy prohibited 16 Type B - Interior exposed to the elements 17 Type B - not classified above, Specify 30 Type C - Demolished or disaster loss 31 Type C - House or mobile home moved 32 Type C - Unit eliminated in structural conversion 33 Type C - Merged not in current sample 36 Type C - Permit abandoned 37 Type C - not classified above 38 Type C - Unit 39 Unit deleted in prelisting subsampling B Not applicable Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PWT Pure weight - inverse of prob of selectn 00000:99999 0-99,999 Long description: Product of base weight, weighting control factors, and sample adjustment factor. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REUAD Reason unit got added to sample 3 New Construction 4 Mobile Home moved in 5 House moved in 6 Building relisted due to structural changes 7 Unit created when original living quarters split into more units 8 Unit created 9 Conversion of nonresidential unit 10 Other, specify 11 Sample adjustment B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: FR INSTRUCTION: Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: S150MV Vac/URE unit <= 150 miles of owners res. 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: ****ENTER CODE OR ASK**** Is this unit within 150 miles of the owner's current residence? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SAMEDU Same HU as last enumeration 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Is this the same housing unit that was at this address last enumeration period? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SXUREV Vacant/URE unit was previous residence X It was a previous usual residence B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this vacant/URE housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VACVAC Unit for vacation or othr short-term use 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is this housing unit for vacation or other short-term use? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WEIGHT Final weight based on 1980 Census geography 00000:99999 0-99,999 Long description: Product of pure weight (PWT), noninterview adjustment factor, 1st stage ratio estimation factor, 2nd stage ratio estimation factor, and 3rd stage ratio estimation factors. Based on 1980 Census geography. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WGT90GEO Final weight based on 1990 Census geography 00000:99999 0-99,999 Long description: Product of pure weight (PWT), noninterview adjustment factor, 1st stage ratio estimation factor, 2nd stage ratio estimation factor, and 3rd stage ratio estimation factors. Based on 1990 Census geography. Present in survey year(s): 2001N VARNAME: CMSA 1980 design CMSA code 00 Not in a 1980 design CMSA 07 Boston-Lawrence-Salem, MA-NH 10 Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY 31 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 34 Denver-Boulder, CO 41 Hartford-New Britain-Middletown, CT 47 Kansas City, MO - Kansas City, KS 49 Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, CA 56 Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL 70 New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT 78 Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, PA 79 Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA 80 Providence-Pawtucket-Fall River, RI-MA 82 Saint Louis-Eas Saint Louis-Alton, MO-IL 91 Seattle-Tacoma, WA Long description: This is the 1980 design consolidated MSA code placed on the public use file. Due to confidentiality restrictions, only certain CMSA codes are allowed on the public use file. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N VARNAME: COUNTY County code 001:840 001-840 947 Fredricksburg City, VA 948 Fayette, Shelby, & Tipton Counties, TN 949 Crawford County, AR 950 Gaston & Lincoln Counties, NC 951 Cabarrus & Rowan Counties, NC 952 Mecklenberg & Union Counties, NC 953 Island, King, & Snohomish Counties, WA 954 Franklin, Lincoln, St. Charles, & Warren Counties, MO 955 Clinton, Monroe, & St. Clair Counties, IL 956 Jersey & Madison Counties, IL 957 No longer used 958 Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, & Waller Counties, TX 959 Hartford County, CT 960 No longer used 961 Fairfield & Madison Counties, OH 962 Delaware, Franklin, & Pickaway Counties, OH 963 No longer used 964 Carroll & Howard Counties, MD 965 Anne Arundel & Queen Anne Counties, MD 966 Dekalb & Fulton Counties, GA 967 Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas, Forsyth, & Paulding Counties, GA 968 Coweta, Fayette, Henry, & Spalding Counties, GA 969 Barrow, Newton, Rockdale, & Walton Counties, GA 970 Comal, Guadalupe, & Wilson Counties, TX 971 Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, & Wayne Counties, NY 972 Columbia & Yamhill Counties, OR 973 Clackamas & Multnomah Counties, OR 974 Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, & St. John the Baptist Parishes, LA 975 Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, & Wyandotte Counties, KS 976 Cass, Clay, Clinton, Lafayette, Platte, & Ray Counties, MO 977 Douglas & Jefferson Counties, CO 978 Boone, Campbell, & Kenton Counties, KY 979 Clermont & Warren Counties, OH 980 Manassas & Manassas Park Cities, VA 981 Fairfax & Falls Church Cities, VA 982 Calvert & Charles Counties, MD 983 Hernando & Pasco Counties, FL 984 Carver, Chisago, Isanti, Scott, Sherburne, & Wright Counties MN AND Pierce & Saint Croix 985 Johnson & Tarrant Counties, TX 986 No longer used 987 Ellis, Kaufman, & Rockwell Counties, TX 988 Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, & Pottawatomie Counties, OK 989 Chesapeake & Suffolk Cities, VA 990 Hampton, Poquoson, & Williamsburg Cities, VA 991 Ozaukee & Washington Counties, WI 992 Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, & Medina Counties, OH 993 Blount, St. Clair, & Shelby Counties, AL 994 Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, & part of Marion Counties, IN 995 Hamilton, Hancock, & part of Marion Counties, IN 996 Boone, Hendricks, & part of Marion Counties, IN 997 Central City Indianapolis part of Marion County, IN 999 Can not disclose county code Long description: FIPS County codes, Independent City codes, and Pseudo county codes created to protect confidetiality. Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: METRO Central city / suburban status 1 Primary central city of the MSA 2:6 Secondary central cities of the MSA 7 Suburb of the MSA Long description: This recode specifies all central cities in each MSA. Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: METRO3 Central city / suburban status 1 Central city of MSA 2 Inside MSA, but not in central city - urban 3 Inside 4 Outside MSA, urban 5 Outside Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N VARNAME: PMSA 1990 design PMSA code 0040:9340 0040-9340 9999 Not in a PMSA Long description: 1990 design PMSA code Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: PSUDOTCT Census tract for 1970, 1980 or 1990 containing case Present in survey year(s): 2002MSA VARNAME: REGION Census region 1 Northeast 2 Midwest 3 South 4 West Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N VARNAME: SMSA 1980 design PMSA code 0080 Akron, OH 0160 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 0200 Albuquerque, NM 0240 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA 0275 Alton-Granite City, IL 0360 Anaheim-Santa Ana (Orange County), CA 0460 Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 0520 Atlanta, GA 0560 Atlantic City, NJ 0600 Augusta, GA-SC 0620 Aurora-Elgin, IL 0640 Austin, TX 0680 Bakersfield, CA 0720 Baltimore, MD 0760 Baton Rouge, LA 0840 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 0845 Beaver, PA 0875 Bergen-Passaic, NJ 1000 Birmingham, AL 1120 Boston, MA 1125 Boulder-Longmont, CO 1160 Bridgeport-Milford, CT 1280 Buffalo, NY (Metro surveys only) 1320 Canton, OH 1440 Charleston, SC 1520 Charlotte, NC (Metro surveys only) 1560 Chattanooga, TN-GA 1600 Chicago, IL 1640 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 1680 Cleveland, OH 1720 Colorado Springs, CO 1760 Columbia, SC 1840 Columbus, OH 1880 Corpus Christi, TX 1920 Dallas, TX 1960 Davenport-Rock Island-Moline, IA-IL 2020 Daytona Beach, FL 2080 Denver, CO 2120 Des Moines, IA 2160 Detroit, MI 2240 Duluth, MN-WI 2285 East Saint Louis-Belleville, IL 2320 El Paso, TX 2360 Erie, PA 2400 Eugene-Springfield, OR 2440 Evansville, IN-KY 2640 Flint, MI 2680 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, FL 2700 Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL 2760 Fort Wayne, IN 2800 Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 2840 Fresno, CA 2960 Gary-Hammond, IN 3000 Grand Rapids, MI 3120 Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, NC 3160 Greenville-Spartanburg, SC 3280 Hartford, CT 3320 Honolulu, HI 3360 Houston, TX 3480 Indianapolis, IN 3560 Jackson, MS 3600 Jacksonville, FL 3640 Jersey City, NJ 3660 Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA 3760 Kansas City, MO-KS 3840 Knoxville, TN 3965 Lake County, IL 3980 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL 4000 Lancaster, PA 4040 Lansing-East Lansing, MI 4120 Las Vegas, NV 4160 Lawrence-Haverhill, MA-NH 4280 Lexington-Fayette, KY 4400 Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR 4480 Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA 4720 Madison, WI 4880 McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission, TX 4900 Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL 4920 Memphis, TN-AR-MS 5000 Miami-Hialeah, FL 5015 Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ 5080 Milwaukee, WI 5120 Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN 5160 Mobile, AL 5170 Modesto, CA 5190 Monmouth-Ocean, NJ 5240 Montgomery, AL 5360 Nashville, TN 5380 Nassau-Suffolk, NY 5480 New Haven-Meriden, CT 5560 New Orleans, LA 5600 New York City, NY 5640 Newark, NJ 5680 Norfolk-Newport News (Metro surveys only), VA-NC 5720 Norfolk-Virginia Beach (Newport News-Hampton added after 1983), VA-NC 5775 Oakland, CA 5880 Oklahoma City, OK 5920 Omaha, NE-IA 5960 Orlando, FL 6000 Oxnard-Ventura, CA 6080 Pensacola, FL 6120 Peoria, IL 6160 Philadelphia, PA-NJ 6200 Phoenix, AZ 6280 Pittsburgh, PA 6440 Portland, OR - WA (Metro surveys only) 6480 Providence, RI 6640 Raleigh-Durham, NC 6780 Riverside-San Bernardino (6780 used in national surveys), CA 6840 Rochester, NY 6880 Rockford, IL 6920 Sacramento, CA 7040 Saint Louis, MO-IL 7090 Salem-Gloucester, MA 7120 Salinas-Seaside-Monterey, CA 7160 Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT 7240 San Antonio, TX 7280 Riverside-San Bernardino (6780 in all national surveys), CA 6780 San Bernardino-Riverside (7280 in all metro surveys), CA 7320 San Diego, CA 7360 San Francisco, CA 7400 San Jose, CA 7480 Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA 7500 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 7510 Sarasota, FL 7560 Scranton-Wilkes Barre, PA 7600 Seattle, WA 7680 Shreveport, LA 7840 Spokane, WA 8000 Springfield, MA 8040 Stamford, CT 8120 Stockton, CA 8160 Syracuse, NY 8200 Tacoma, WA 8280 Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 8400 Toledo, OH 8480 Trenton, NJ 8520 Tucson, AZ 8560 Tulsa, OK 8680 Utica-Rome, NY 8720 Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, CA 8840 Washington, DC-MD-VA 8880 Waterbury, CT 8960 West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL 9040 Wichita, KS 9240 Worcester, MA 9320 Youngstown-Warren, OH 9991 Chicago Areas (0620-Aurora-Elgin, 1600-Chicago, 3690-Joliet, 3965-Lake) 9992 New York Areas (5380-Nassau-Suffolk, 5600-New York) 9993 Northern New Jersey Areas (0875-Bergen-Passaic, 3640-Jersey City, 5015-Middlesex-Somerset-Hun Long description: 1970 design SMSA code used to uniquely identify each MSA Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: STATE FIPS state code 01 Alabama 02 Alaska 04 Arizona 05 Arkansas 06 California 08 Colorado 09 Connecticut 10 Delaware 11 District of Columbia 12 Florida 13 Georgia 15 Hawaii 16 Idaho 17 Illinois 18 Indiana 19 Iowa 20 Kansas 21 Kentucky 22 Louisiana 23 Maine 24 Maryland 25 Massachusetts 26 Michigan 27 Minnesota 28 Mississippi 29 Missouri 30 Montana 31 Nebraska 32 Nevada 33 New Hampshire 34 New Jersey 35 New Mexico 36 New York 37 North Carolina 38 North Dakota 39 Ohio 40 Oklahoma 41 Oregon 42 Pennsylvania 44 Rhode Island 45 South Carolina 46 South Dakota 47 Tennessee 48 Texas 49 Utah 50 Vermont 51 Virginia 53 Washington 54 West Virginia 55 Wisconsin 56 Wyoming 99 Can not disclose state code Long description: FIPS State Code Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: ZONE Defined area of > 100,000 population 001:099 Zones inside the central city of an MSA 101:199 Zones in the suburbs of an MSA 201:299 Hybrid zones - contain cases in both the central city and the suburbs of an MSA Long description: A zone is defined as a socio-economically homogeneous area of greater than 100,000 population. geographic subdivision although in almost all cases each identified zone is equivalent to a group of Census tracts. the boundaries of a county or cover a portion of a county. also cover several counties or townships or portions of several counties. Note that these zones are not intended for use in separate analyses, but rather as analytic building blocks, because the limited sample size in each zone will preclude reliable results for any single area. Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA, 2002MSA VARNAME: ACCESS Direct access to unit 1 Yes, direct access 2 No, through another unit B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have direct access either from the outside or through a common hall? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ACCESSB Entry system required to access building 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AGERES Age restricted development 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AIR Room air conditioner 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Do you (also) use any room air conditioners? Do other residents use any room air conditioners? Does the housing unit have any room air conditioners? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AIRSYS Central air conditioner 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this heat pump/heating equipment provide air conditioning for this home? Does this housing unit have central air conditioning? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ANYCAR W/W carpeting in any area of unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do any areas in your home have wall-to-wall carpeting? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: ANYPNT Any painting done on inside of unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: In the past 12 months, was any painting done on the inside of your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: ANYRUG Any rugs or carpeting in unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: The next few questions are about carpeting and paint in your home. Do you have ANY rugs or carpeting in your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: APTFL # of floors in the apartment itself 1:3 1-3 4 4 or more Long description: How many floors are in this APARTMENT itself? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: ATBSUN # of unfinished attics/basements in unit 0:5 0-5 Unfinished Attics/Basements Long description: Recoded sum of ATBSUN1 through ATBSUN5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: BATHS # of full bathrooms in unit 0:10 0-10 Full Bathrooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of BATHS1 through BATHS5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BDCARP Wall-to-wall carpeting in bedroom 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Is there wall-to-wall carpeting in your bedroom/any of your bedrooms? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: BEDRMS # of bedrooms in unit 0:10 0-10 Full Bedrooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of BEDRMS1 through BEDRMS5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BEDX # of bedrooms with w/w carpeting 0 No bedrooms 1:10 1-10 bedrooms B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. How many of your bedrooms have wall-to-wall carpeting? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: BUILT Year unit was built 1990:2001 1990-2001 1985 1985-1989 1980 1980-1984 1975 1975-1979 1970 1970-1974 1960 1960-1969 1950 1950-1959 1940 1940-1949 1930 1930-1939 1920 1920-1929 1919 1919 or earlier B Not applicable Long description: Year this housing unit was built. (If respondent replies DK or is uncertain, probe: Do you know what decade, such as the 90's, 80's, 70's or some other decade?) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BURNER Unit has workng built-in cooking burners 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit, have any built-in cooking burners that are in working order? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUSIN # of offices/business rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Offices/Business rooms Long description: Recoded sum of BUSIN1 through BUSIN5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: BUSPER # rooms used for business/personal use 0 None 1:10 1-10 B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: How many rooms, if any, are used both as business space and for personal use? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CELLAR Unit has a basement 1 With a basement under all of the house 2 With a 3 With a crawl space 4 On a concrete slab 5 In some other way (SPECIFY) B Not applicable Long description: Is this house built- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CLIMB # of floors from main entrance to apt 0 Same floor 1:20 1-20 21 21 or more B Not applicable Long description: How many stories are there from the main entrance of the building to the main entrance of this apartment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONDO Unit is condominium or cooperative 1 Either Condo or Cooperative 3 No, Neither one B Not applicable Long description: Is this housing unit part of a condominium or cooperative or neither one? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: COOK Unit has working cookstove or range/oven 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have some type of cooking stove, or a range with an oven--one that is in working order? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DENS # of dens/libraries/tv rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Dens/Libraries/TV Rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of DENS1 through DENS5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DINING # of dining rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Dining rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of DINING1 through DINING5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DIRAC # of offices having direct access 0 None have direct access to the outside 1:10 1-10 have direct access to the outside B Not applicable R Refused Long description: And, how many offices used for business have direct access to the outside? Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DISH Unit has working dishwasher 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Recode created from DISHQ, APPLWK, DISHWK, DISHFX Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DISPL Unit has working garbage disposal 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Recode created from DISPLQ, APPLWK, DISPLWK, DISPLFX Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DRSHOP Medical office/comm. store on property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Is there a medical or dental office or any commercial establishment on the property? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DRY Unit has working clothes dryer 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Recode created from DRYQ, APPLWK, DRYWK, DRYFX Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DSTEAM Steam/hot watr systm-DK if supp/parallel B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: This variable is a recode added to the file for the sole purpose of denoting that this piece of secondary heating equipment exists in the housing unit, but we do not know if it is a supplemental or parallel piece of heating equipment. is a 'D'. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DSTOVE Woodburning stove - DK if supp/parallel B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: This variable is a recode added to the file for the sole purpose of denoting that this piece of secondary heating equipment exists in the housing unit, but we do not know if it is a supplemental or parallel piece of heating equipment. is a 'D'. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EBAR Windows covered with metal bars 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are any of the windows in any rooms covered with metal bars? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ELEV Working passenger elevator 1 No elevator 2 At least one working elevator 3 All elevators not working B Not applicable Long description: Is there a working passenger elevator to your floor? (COUNT FREIGHT ELEVATORS ALSO MEANT TO BE USED BY PASSENGERS) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EXCLUS # offices used exclusively for business 0 No offices used exclusively for business 1:10 1-10 offices used exclusively for business B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. You mentioned having some offices in your home. How many of these offices are used exclusively for business? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FAMRM # of family rooms/great rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Family rooms/"Great" rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of FAMRM1 through FAMRM5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FLOODPLN Unit in a flood plain 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is this property in a flood plain? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FLOORS # of stories in building 1:20 1 TO 20 21 21 or more B Not applicable Long description: How many stories are there in this building ? (IF SPLIT LEVEL, COUNT GREATEST NUMBER OF STORIES ON TOP OF EACH OTHER) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FLOT Heating equipment vented to outside X Yes, VENTED to the outside through a chimney,flue, or pipes B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Is it VENTED to the outside through a chimney, flue, or pipes OR is it UNVENTED? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FPINS Fireplace has inserts 1 Yes, all with inserts 2 Yes, some with inserts 3 No, none have inserts B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Does it have inserts, that is, equipment designed to circulate more heat into the room? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FPLWK Unit has useable fireplace 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have a useable fireplace? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FRPL Fireplace does not have inserts X No, none have inserts B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Does it have inserts, that is, equipment designed to circulate more heat into the room? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FRPLI Fireplace has inserts X Yes, some or all with inserts B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Does it have inserts, that is, equipment designed to circulate more heat into the room? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FRSTOC Current occupants are first occupants 1 First occupants 2 Previously occupied B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Were you the first occupant to occupy this home or did someone else live here before you did? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GARAGE Garage or carport included with unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is a garage or carport included with this housing unit? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HALB Additional half bathrooms in unit 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Do you have any additional half bathrooms anywhere in your home? Is that in an area or room adjoining any your bathroom? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: HALFB # of half bathrooms in unit 0:10 0-10 Half Bathrooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of HALFB1 through HALFB5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HOTPIP Unit has hot & cold running water 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this full bath contain both hot and cold water? Does this housing unit have both hot and cold water? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INCP Offstreet parking included 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is a driveway/lot/parking area off the street provided? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: KEXCLU Kitchen facilities for hhld use only 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Are these kitchen facilities for your household's use only/only for the use of future tenants/owners? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: KITCH # of kitchens in unit 0:5 0-5 Kitchens B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of KITCH1 through KITCH5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: KITCHEN Complete kitchen facilities in unit 1 Have complete kitchen facilities 2 Lacking complete kitchen facilities B Not applicable Long description: To have complete kitchen facilities, the unit must meet the following conditions: Single unit HUs: microwave, or built-in cooking burners) in the kitchen Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LAT70S Year unit built in late 1970s 5:9 1975-1979 B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: We have some additional questions for older homes. that your house was built in the late 1970's. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: LAUNDY # of laundry/utility rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Laundry/utility rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of LAUNDY1 through LAUNDY5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LIVING # of living rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Living rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of LIVING1 through LIVING5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOT Square footage of lot 200:999998 200-999,998 Square feet B Not applicable . Not reported Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. About how large is the lot? *** IS RENTED WITH THE HOME*** *** *** One eighth acre = 5500 sq. ft. Quarter acre = One third acre = Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LVCARP Wall-to-wall carpeting in living room 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is there wall-to-wall carpeting in living room? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: MOPERM # mnths since occupied as permanent home 0 Less than 1 month 1:24 1-24 MONTHS 25 Over 2 years 26 NEVER OCCUPIED AS A PERMANENT HOME 27 Don't know B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How many months has it been since this housing unit was occupied as a permament home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NOOTHRM No other rooms in unit X No OTHER rooms B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Besides all of these rooms, are there any OTHER rooms in your home? If "Yes"- What are they?" "How many?" (enter in list below) If "No" - Enter "X" here: (ENTER THE NUMBER OF EACH TYPE OF ROOM RESPONDENT MENTIONS. DO NOT COUNT THE SAME ROOM MORE THAN ONCE.) Present in survey year(s): 1999N VARNAME: NUMAIR # of room air conditioners 1:7 8 8 or more B Not applicable Long description: How Many? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUNIT2 Structure type 1 One-unit building, detached from any other building 2 One-unit 3 Building with two or more apartments 4 Manufactured (mobile) home B Not applicable Long description: These living quarters in a Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUNITS # of units in building 1:997 1-997 apartments 998 998 B Not applicable Long description: How many apartments, both occupied and vacant, are in the building? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OARSYS Unit has another central a/c system 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Besides this heat pump, does this home have another CENTRAL air conditioning system? Does this home have ANOTHER CENTRAL air conditioning system? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OBEDRM # of offices used for bedroom 0 No offices are also used as bedrooms/guest rooms 1:10 1-10 offices are also used as bedrooms/guest rooms Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Concerning the offices(s) NOT used exclusively for business, what else are they used for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: ODIN # of offices used as dining room 0 No offices 1:5 1-5 offices are also used as dining rooms Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Concerning the offices(s) NOT used exclusively for business, what else are they used for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: ODIRAC # of offices having direct access 0 No offices have direct access to the outside 1:10 1-10 offices have direct access to the outside Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. And, how many offices used exclusively for business have direct access to the outside? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OKITCH # of offices used for kitchen 0 No offices are also used as kitchens 1:5 1-5 offices are also used as kitchens Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Concerning the offices(s) NOT used exclusively for business, what else are they used for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OLIVIN # of offices used for living room 0 No offices are also used as living rooms 1:5 1-5 offices are also used as living rooms Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Concerning the offices(s) NOT used exclusively for business, what else are they used for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OOTHRM # of offices used for other room 0 No offices are also used as other rooms 1:5 1-5 offices are also used as other rooms Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Concerning the offices(s) NOT used exclusively for business, what else are they used for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OTBUP Othr bldg on property used as livng qtrs 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Is there any other building on the property for people to live in--either occupied or vacant? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTHFN # of other finished rooms in unit 0:10 0-10 B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of OTHFN1 through OTHFN5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTHLQ Other living qrtrs on property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Are there any occupied or vacant apartments besides yours in this house? Are there any occupied or vacant apartments besides yours in this house/building? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTHLQ1 Other apartments in building 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Are there any occupied or vacant apartments besides yours in this house/building? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OTHLQ2 Other apartments in building 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Are there any occupied or vacant apartments besides yours in this house? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: OTHRUN # of other unfinished rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Other UNfinished rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of OTHUN1 through OTHUN5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OVEN Unit has a working microwave oven 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have a microwave oven that is in working order? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OWNHERE Owner/resident manager lives on-site 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does either the owner or a resident manager live in this building/complex? (Exclude staff who do only maintenance.) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OWNLOT Hhld owns the land 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Do you own the land? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PHONE Telephone available for use 1 Telephone in unit or one is available for the household's use 2 No telephone in unit and none available for the household's use B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: This recode indicates whether or not a telephone is in the housing unit. If there is no telephone in the unit, then the recode indicates whether or not there is a telephone available somewhere for the household's use Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PLUGS Every room has working electrical plug 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: In our last interview in (date) we recorded that every room had an electrical outlet or wall plug that worked. Does every room have an electrical outlet or wall plug that works? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PORCH Unit has porch/deck/balcony/patio 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have a porch, deck, balcony, or patio? (Measuring at least 4 feet by 4 feet) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PUBSEW Unit connected to public sewer 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Is this housing unit connected to a public sewer? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RECRM # of recreation rooms in unit 0:5 0-5 Recreation rooms B Not applicable Long description: Recoded sum of RECRM1 through RECRM5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REFR Unit has a working refrigerator 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have a refrigerator that is in working order? (Exclude ice boxes.) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ROOMS # of rooms in unit 1:20 1-20 rooms 21 21 rooms or more B Not applicable Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ROOMSA Rooms used for both business & other 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Are any of your rooms used both as business space and for something else, such as a guest room? Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: ROOMSB # of rooms used for both business & othr 1:99 1-99 rooms used for both business and something else Long description: How many rooms are used for both? Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA VARNAME: SEWDIS Type of sewage disposal 1 Septic tank or cesspool 2 Chemical toilet 3 Outhouse or privy 4 Other 5 None B Not applicable Long description: What means of sewage disposal does this housing unit have? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SEWDUS # of units connected to sewage system 1 One 2 2 to 5 3 6 or more B Not applicable Long description: How many homes are connected to the sewage system? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SHARAT Unit shares attic or basement 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: Does this housing unit share an attic or basement with the housing unit next door? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SHARFR Unit shares furnace or boiler 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit share a furnace or boiler with the housing unit next door? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SINHV Inherited this vacant/URE unit X It was inherited B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SINK Unit has kitchen sink 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this housing unit have a kitchen sink? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SINVV Own vacant/URE unit as an investment X It is for investment purposes B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SOTHV Own vacnt/URE unit for some other reason X Some other reason (SPECIFY) B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this vacant/ URE housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SRECV Own vacant/URE unit for recreation X It is used for recreational purposes B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this vacant/ URE housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SRENTV # of nights vac/URE unit was rented out 1 0-2 nights 2 3-7 nights 3 8 or more nights B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: In the past year, how many nights was this vacant/URE housing unit unit rented out? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SSELV Want to sell vac/URE unit - not sold yet X Owner(s) wish to sell it but have not yet been able to B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Which of the following reasons is why the owner(s) own this vacant/ URE housing unit? Because Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: STEAM Steam system used as supp heating equip X Steam/hot water system with radiators OR other system using steam/hot water B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: What OTHER kinds of working heating equipment does this housing unit HAVE or USE? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: STORG # of storage rooms/pantries in unit 0:5 0-5 Storage rooms/Pantries Long description: Recoded sum of STORG1 through STORG5 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: TELAV Telephone available elsewhere 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Is there a telephone elsewhere on which people in this household can be contacted? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: TELHH Telephone in housing unit 1 Yes 2 No Long description: If we need to contact you by telephone to followup on missing data, is there a telephone in this housing unit? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: TENURE Owner/renter status of unit 1 Owned or being bought by someone in your household? 2 Rented for cash rent 3 Occupied without payment of cash rent? B Not applicable Long description: Is this housing unit - READ CATEGORIES UNTIL A "YES" REPLY IS RECEIVED Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TIMSHR Ownership of unit time shared 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Is the ownership of this housing unit time-shared? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TRASH Unit has working built-in trash compactr 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Recode created from TRASHQ, APPLWK, TRASHWK, TRASHFX Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TUB Unit has a bathtub or shower 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this full bath contain a a bathtub or a shower? Does this housing unit have a bathtub or a shower? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TYPE Structure type 1 House, partment, flat 2 Mobile home with No permanent room added 3 Mobile home with permanent room added 4 HU, in nontransient hotel, motel, etc. 5 HU, in permanent transient hotel, motel, etc. 6 HU, in rooming house 7 Boat or recreation vehicle 8 Tent, cave, or railroad car 9 HU, not specified above 10 Unoccupied site for mobile home, trailer or tent 11 Group Quarters B Not applicable Are your living quarters in a Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: UNITSF Square footage of unit 99 99 square feet or less 100:99997 100-99,997 square feet 99998 98,998 square feet or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. Thinking about all the rooms you mentioned earlier, as well as the hallways and entry ways in this housing unit, about how many square feet is that? (Include: and attached garages. from the elements and heated. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VACANCY Vacancy status 1 For rent only 2 For rent or for sale 3 For sale only 4 Rented, but not yet occupied 5 Sold, but not yet occupied 6 Held for occasional use throughout the year 7 Other (specify) 8 Seasonal-Summer only 9 Seasonal-Winter only 10 Other seasonal (SPECIFY) 11 Migratory B Not applicable Long description: Does the owner/manager intend for this housing unit to be - Is that housing unit - Is seasonal housing unit INTENDED for year-round use, for occupancy only on a seasonal basis, or for use by migrant workers? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WASH Unit has a working washing machine 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Recode created from WASHQ, APPLWK, WASHWK, WASHFX Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WATER Source of water for unit 1 Public or private system 2 Individual well 3 Spring 4 Cistern 5 Stream or lake 6 Commercial bottled water 7 Other B Not applicable Long description: Does most of the water for this housing unit come from a water system, either public or private, from an individual well, or from some other source? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WATERD Source of drinking water 1 Public or private water system 2 Individual well 3 Spring 4 Cistern 5 Stream or lake 6 Commercial bottled water 7 Other; SPECIFY B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Where do you get your water for drinking? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WELDUS # of units this water source serves 1 Only this home 2 2 to 5 3 6 to 9 4 10 to 14 5 15 or more B Not applicable Long description: How many homes does the water source serve? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WELL Well drilled or dug 1 Drilled 2 Dug B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is the well drilled or dug? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WFPROP Unit is waterfront property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Would you call this housing unit waterfront property? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHNGET Year unit bought/obtained/received 1900:2001 1900-2001 B Not applicable Long description: When did this household bought/obtained/received the unit? (IF LAND AND BUILDING BOUGHT AT DIFFERENT TIMES, BUILDING ONLY) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: YRRND Unit suitable for year round use 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: Does the construction and heating of this housing unit make it suitable for year-round use? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BADSTEP Loose/brkn/missng steps in common stairs 1 No common stairways 2 Yes 3 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do the common stairways located inside this building or attached to the outside of this building have any loose, broken or missing steps? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BDSTPQ Loose/broken/missing steps in common stairs 1 Yes 2 No 3 No common stairways Long description: Do the common stairways located inside this building or attached to the outside of this building have any loose, broken or missing steps? Present in survey year(s): 1997N VARNAME: BLDMNT Satisfaction with building maintenance 1 Completely satisfied 2 Partly satisfied 3 Dissatisfied 4 Landlord not responsible for building maintenance B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: On maintenance of the building, are you completely satisfied, partly satisfied, or dissatisfied? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BLEAK Water leak in basement X Basement B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Did the water come in from the -- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BSINK Unit has a bathroom sink 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this full bath contain a bathroom sink? Does this housing unit have a bathroom sink? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CRACKS Open cracks wider than dime 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: People sometimes have problems with cracks or holes in their home's floors, walls, or ceilings -- not little hairline cracks or nail holes, but OPEN cracks or holes. In the INSIDE walls or ceilings of this housing unit, are there any OPEN HOLES or CRACKS WIDER THAN THE EDGE OF A DIME? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DFIRE Type C-30/31 severely damaged by fire 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Was that unit demolished, moved, or considered a disaster loss, because it was severely da fire? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: DISAS Type C severly damagd by natural disastr 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Other natural disaster? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DORREP Any doors repaired/replaced in unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: In the past 2 years, have any doors or door frames in your home been replaced or repaired? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N VARNAME: EBOARD Windows boarded up 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are any of the windows in this housing unit boarded up? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EBROKE Windows broken 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are any of the windows in this housing unit broken? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ECRUMB Holes/cracks or crumbling in foundation 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are there holes or open cracks or crumbling in the foundation of this housing unit--that is, in the base on which the housing unit stands? (Do not count holes made for ventilation) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EGOOD No listed conditions seen in/on unit 1 No listed conditions seen in or on the unit B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EHOLER Roof has holes 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does the roof have any holes? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ELEVWK At least one elevator in working order 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EMISSR Roof missing shingles/oth roofng materls 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: The next questions are about the CONDITION of the outside of this housing unit. Does the roof have missing shingles or other missing roofing materials? (Do not count gutters or downspouts) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EMISSW Outside walls missing siding/bricks/etc 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do the outside walls have any missing siding, bricks, or other missing wall materials? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ESAGR Roof's surface sags or is uneven 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does the roof's surface sag or appear uneven? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ESLOPW Outside walls slope/lean/slant/buckle 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do the outside walls slope, lean, buckle or slant? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EVROD Evidence of rodents in unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Have you ever seen signs of mice or rats INSIDE your housing unit ? (EXCLUDE RATS/MICE KEPT AS PETS OR SNAKE FOOD OR OTHERWISE DELIBERATELY BROUGHT INSIDE) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EXPOSE Type B interior exposed to elements 1 Exposed to the elements? 2 Not exposed to the elements? B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Is the interior- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FREEZE Unit cold for 24+ hrs was uncomfortable 1 Yes 2 No 3 Did not live here last winter B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Last winter, for any reason, was your housing unit so cold for 24 hours or more that it was uncomfortable? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GRDMNT Satisfaction with grounds maintenance 1 Completely satisfied 2 Partly satisfied 3 Dissatisfied 4 Landlord not responsible for ground maintenance B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: On maintenance of the grounds, are you completely satisfied, partly satisfied, or dissatisfied? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HOLES Holes in floor 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: How about the floors in this Are any holes in the floors big enough for someone to catch their foot on? (ABOUT 4 INCHES ACROSS Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HOWH Rating of unit as a place to live 1:10 Rating B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your unit as a place to live? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IFBLOW Fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Have any fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped in your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IFCOLD Main heating equipment broke down 1 Yes 2 No, didn't break down OR no heating equipment B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: Was that because the MAIN heating equipment broke down? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IFDRY Unit completely without running water 1 Yes 2 No water stoppage B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Was your home ever COMPLETELY without running water Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IFSEW Sewage system broke down 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Did the sewage system break down in your home -- that is, since last interview? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IFTLT Any toilet breakdowns in last 3 months 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Was there any time in last 3 months when the toilet BROKEN, or STOPPED UP, or otherwise NOT WORKING, so you COULDN'T USE it? Did that happen at all WITHIN THE PAST THREE MONTHS, that is, since 3 months ago (date)? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ILEAK Any inside water leaks in last 12 months 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Now about water leaks from INSIDE. lived here, did water leak in -- from broken pipes or water heaters, backed up plumbing, or other equipment failure inside the unit? Did any inside water leaks happen withing the past 12 months -- that is, since 12 months ago (date)? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IMAINT Receive adequate maintenance 1 Yes 2 No Long description: In your opinion, do you receive adequate maintenance for your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: LEAK Any outside water leaks in last 12 mnths 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: These next questions are about water leaks - either from OUTSIDE your housing unit or from INSIDE. While you have been living here, did water ever leak INTO your housing unit DIRECTLY FROM THE OUTSIDE -- for example, through the roof, outside walls, basement or any closed windows or skylights? Did water leak in from the outside, within the past 12 months, -- that is, since 12 months ago (date)? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LTSOK Hallway lights working 1 No public halls 2 All work 3 Some work 4 None work 5 No light fixtures B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are any of the hallway lights in this building in working order? Do all of the hallway lights work? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LTSOK1 Hallway lights working 1 Yes 2 No 3 No public halls 4 No light fixtures 5 Don't know Long description: Are any of the hallway lights in this building in working order? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: LTSOK2 All hallway lights working 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Do all of the hallway lights work? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: M3ROD Rodents seen in unit recently 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Was that within the past 3 months -- that is, since 3 months ago (date)? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MAJR1 Starts major maint/repairs soon enough 1 Yes usually 2 Not usually 3 Very mixed 4 Haven't needed any 5 Landlord not responsible for maintenance B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When the owner has to do MAJOR maintenance or repairs: Do they start quickly enough? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MAJR2 Solves major problems quickly 1 Yes 2 No 3 Mixed B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do they solve the problem quickly once they start? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MAJR3 Polite/considerate of home (maj repairs) 1 Yes 2 No 3 Mixed B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are they polite and considerate of your home? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MICE Mice seen in unit recently X Mouse B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Was it a rat, a mouse, or aren't you sure what it was? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MINR1 Starts minor maint/repairs soon enough 1 Yes usually 2 Not usually 3 Very mixed 4 Haven't needed any B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: For MINOR maintenance or repairs: Do they start quickly enough? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MINR2 Solves minor problems quickly 1 Yes 2 No 3 Mixed B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do they solve the problem quickly once they start? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MINR3 Polite/considerate of home (min repairs) 1 Yes 2 No 3 Mixed B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are they polite and considerate of your home? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NLEAK1 Inside water leak from some other source X Other (SPECIFY) B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Where did the water come from? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NLEAK2 Source of inside water leak unknown X Unknown B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Where did the water come from? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NOTSUR Not sure if rodents were rats or mice X Not sure B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Was it a rat, a mouse, or aren't you sure what it was? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NOWIRE Elctrcl wirng conceald by walls/coverngs 1 Yes 2 No 3 No electrical wiring B Not applicable Long description: Is all the electrical wiring in the finished areas of this home concealed in the walls? In our last interview in (year) we recorded that all the electrical wiring in the finished areas of this home was concealed in the walls. Is this still correct? (EXCLUDE APPLIANCE CORDS, EXTENSION CORDS, CHANDELIER CORDS, PHONE, ANTENNA, CABLE TV WIRES, ETC.) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMBLOW # times fuses blown or breakers tripped 1:7 1-7 times 8 8 or more times B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: How many times fuses blown or breakers tripped? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMCOLD # times main heatng equipment broke down 0 Never broken down for 6 hours 1:7 1-7 breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more 8 8 or more breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: How many times did main heating equipment break down for 6 hours or more? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMDRY # times completely without running water 0 None lasted 6 hours 1:7 1-7 water stoppages lasting 6 hours or more 8 8 or more water stoppages lasting 6 hours or more B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: How many times was it not available for 6 hours or more? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMSEW # of sewage system breakdowns 0 None lasted 6 hours 1:7 1-7 sewage breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more 8 8 or more sewage breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more B Not applicable Long description: How many of these breakdowns lasted 6 hours or more? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMTLT # of toilet breakdowns 6 hours or more 0 Never broken down for 6 hours 1:7 1-7 toilet breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more 8 8 or more toilet breakdowns lasting 6 hours or more B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: And how many of those times toilet not working for SIX HOURS or MORE? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OMAINT Buildings & grounds maintained properly 1 Yes 2 No Long description: In your opinion, are the buildings and grounds properly maintained? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: OTHCLD Unit cold for some other reason 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable R Refused Long description: Was it cold for any other reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTLEAK Water leak from other outside source X Somewhere else (SPECIFY) B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Did the water come in from the -- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PILEAK Inside water leak from leaking pipes X Pipes leaked (include pipe leaks from other apartments) B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Where did the water come from? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PLEAK Inside water leak from plumbing fixtures X Own plumbing fixtures backed up and/or overflowed B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Where did the water come from? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PLUMB Complete plumbing facilities in unit 1 have complete plumbing facilities for exclusive use 2 lacking complete plumbing facilities for exclusive use B Not applicable Long description: To have complete plumbing facilities, the unit must have exclusive use of hot and cold running water, a toilet, and a bathtub/shower in the bathroom. Lack of any of these items or lack of exclusive use means the unit does not have complete plumbing facilities. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RAILOK Railings on common stairs firmly attachd 1 No stair railings 2 All firmly attached 3 Some/none firmly attached B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Are any railings on the common stairways firmly attached? ("Firmly Attached" = secured strongly enough to be used with complete confidence.) Are all of them firmly attached? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RAILOK1 Railings on stairs firmly attached 1 Yes 2 No 3 No Stair Railings Long description: Are any railings on the common stairways firmly attached? ("Firmly Attached" = secured strongly enough to be used with complete confidence.) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: RAILOK2 All stair railings firmly attached 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Are all of them firmly attached? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: RATS Rats seen in unit recently X Rat B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Was it a rat, a mouse, or aren't you sure what it was? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RLEAK Water leak in roof X Roof B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Did the water come in from the -- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TALWIR Aluminum wiring inspectd before purchase 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When ... bought this housing unit, did anyone make inquiries or have this housing unit inspected or tested for aluminum wiring? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TASB Unit tested for asbestos before purchase 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When ... bought this housing unit, did anyone make inquiries or have this housing unit inspected or tested for asbestos? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TOILET Unit has a flush toilet 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this full bath contain a flush toilet? Does this housing unit have a flush toilet? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TRADON Unit tested for radon before purchase 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When ... bought this housing unit, did anyone make inquiries or have this housing unit inspected or tested for radon? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TREP Repairs made because of inspection/test 1 yes 2 no B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Were any repairs or replacements made as a result of the inquiry, inspection, or test? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TWATER Water quality tested before purchase 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When ... bought this housing unit, did anyone make inquiries or have this housing unit inspected or tested for water quality? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WATERS Water safe for drinking & cooking 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: In your opinion, is the water from this source safe for cooking and drinking? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHYCD1 Unit cold due to utility interruption X Utility interruption B Not applicable R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: What was the reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHYCD2 Unit cold due to inadeq. heatng capacity X Inadequate heating capacity B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: What was the reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHYCD3 Unit cold due to inadequate insulation X Inadequate insulation B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: What was the reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHYCD4 Unit cold due to cost of heating X Cost of heating B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: What was the reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WHYCD5 Unit cold because of some other reason X Other, specify B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: What was the reason? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WLEAK Water leak in wall or closed door/window X Walls or around closed windows or closed doors B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Did the water come in from the -- Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: WTRHRL Source of inside water leak is broken water heat X Unknown B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Where did the water come from? Present in survey year(s): 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ZADEQ Recoded adequacy of housing 1 adequate 2 moderately inadequate 3 severely inadequate B Not applicable Long description: A unit is severely inadequate if any of the following conditions exist: 1. 2. in the last 90 days. 3. 4. every room, and fuses/breakers blew 3 or more times in the last 90 days. 5. outside water leaks, inside water leaks, holes in the floor, cracks wider than a dime in the walls, areas of peeling paint or plaster larger than 8 1/2 x 11, rodents seen in the unit recently 6. no working light fixtures or no light fixtures at all in public hallways, loose, broken, or missing steps in common stairways, stair railings not firmly attached or no stair railings on stairs at all, there are 3 or more floors between the unit and the main entrance to the building and there is no elevator A unit is moderately inadequate if it is not severely inadequate and any of the following conditions exist: 1. 2. last 90 days 3. 4. outside water leaks, inside water leaks, holes in the floor, cracks wider than a dime in the walls, areas of peeling paint or plaster larger than 8 1/2 x 11, rodents seen in the unit recently 5. no working light fixtures or no light fixtures at all in public hallways, loose, broken, or missing steps in common stairways, stair railings not firmly attached or no stair railings on stairs at all, there are 3 or more floors between the unit and the main entrance to the building and there is no elevator A unit is adequate if it is neither severely nor moderately inadequate. Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ADDTN2 Percentage of 2nd mortgage used for additions/improvements 0:100 0-100 Percent B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ADDTNS Percentage of 1st mortgage used for additions/improvements 0:100 0-100 Percent B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMMORT Amount of 1st mortgage when acquired 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: How much was left to pay off when you assumed it? How much was borrowed? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMMRT2 Amount of 2nd mortgage when acquired 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: How much was left to pay off when you assumed it? How much was borrowed? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMMRT3 Amount borrowed by 3rd mortgage 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: For the third mortgage, how much did you borrow? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMMRT4 Amount borrowed by 4th & other mortgages 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: For the other mortgages, how much did you borrow? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMRTZ Years needed to pay off 1st mortgage 1:40 1-40 Years B Not applicable Long description: At your current payments, how long would it take to pay off the loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMRTZ2 Years needed to pay off 2nd mortgage 1:40 1-40 Years B Not applicable Long description: At your current payments, how long would it take to pay off the loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTI Annual cost of homeowners insurance 1:9997 $1-$9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: In the last 12 months what was the total cost? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTM Amt of othr charges incld in 1st mortgag 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How much were the other charges last year? (Exclude property tax and homeowner's insurance) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTM2 Amt of othr charges incld in 2nd mortgag 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported Long description: How much were the other charges last year? (Exclude property tax and homeowner's insurance) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTT Annual cost of garbage & trash 4:9997 $4-$9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: From 12 months ago to current month and year, what was the total cost for garbage and trash collection? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTW Annual cost of water & sewage 4:9997 $4-$9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: From 12 months ago to current month and year, what was the total cost for water supply and sewage disposal? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: AMTX Annual real estate tax payment 0 $0 50 $1 150 $100 250 $200 350 $300 450 $400 550 $500 650 $600 750 $700 850 $800 950 $900 1050 $1,000 1150 $1,100 1250 $1,200 1350 $1,300 1450 $1,400 1550 $1,500 1650 $1,600 1750 $1,700 1850 $1,800 1950 $1,900 2050 $2,000 2150 $2,100 2250 $2,200 2350 $2,300 2450 $2,400 2550 $2,500 2650 $2,600 2750 $2,700 2850 $2,800 2950 $2,900 3050 $3,000 3150 $3,100 3250 $3,200 3350 $3,300 3450 $3,400 3550 $3,500 3650 $3,600 3750 $3,700 3850 $3,800 3950 $3,900 4050 $4,000 4150 $4,100 4250 $4,200 4350 $4,300 4450 $4,400 4550 $4,500 . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ARM 1st mortgage changes due to intrest rate X Change based on interest rates B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ARM2 2nd mortgage changes due to intrest rate X Change based on interest rates B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ARMASK 1st mortgage changes for other reason 1 Yes 2 No 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Do they change for any other reason? Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ARMASK2 2nd mortgage changes for other reason 1 Yes 2 No 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Do they change for any other reason? Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BANK 1st mortgage borrowed from bank 1 Bank or Organization 2 Individual B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Did you borrow money from a bank or other organization OR did you borrow it from an individual? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BANK2 2nd mortgage borrowed from bank 1 Bank or Organization 2 Individual B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Did you borrow money from a bank or other organization OR did you borrow it from an individual? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BLOON 1st mortgage's last payment biggest X Last payment biggest B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BLOON2 2nd mortgage's last payment biggest X Last payment biggest B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUYI Hhld has homeowners insurance 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Does this household have homeowner's insurance? Does this household have household property insurance? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUYT Pay for garbage/trash separately 1 Not used 2 Included in rent, site rent, condominium or other fee, etc. 3 Obtained free B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: This variable is a recode added to the file to provide the data users a variable just like the one they received prior to the 1997 AHS-National file Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUYT2 Pay for garbage/trash separately 1 Yes 2 No 3 Not used B Not applicable Long description: Do you pay for garbage and trash collection? Are you billed separately for garbage and trash collection? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUYW Pay for water/sewage separately 2 Included in rent, site rent, condominium or other fee, etc. 3 Obtained free B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: This variable is a recode added to the file to provide the data users a variable just like the one they received prior to the 1997 AHS-National file Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: BUYW2 Pay for water/sewage separately 1 Yes 2 No 3 Not used B Not applicable Long description: Do you pay for water and sewage disposal? Are you billed separately for water and sewage disposal? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CANVAR Term of 1st mortgage can vary X Can Vary B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: When you first obtained THIS mortgage, how many years was it for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CANVR2 Term of 2nd mortgage can vary X Can Vary B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: When you first obtained THIS mortgage, how many years was it for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CASH Amount of cash received from 1st mortgage 1:999999 $1-999,999 B Not applicable B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported R Refused Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CASH2 Amount of cash received from 2st mortgage 1:999999 $1-999,999 D Don't Know . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CONFEE Monthly condo/homeowner's assn/mh fee 0 $0 5 $1 15 $10 25 $20 35 $30 45 $40 55 $50 65 $60 75 $70 85 $80 95 $90 105 $100 115 $110 125 $120 135 $130 145 $140 155 $150 165 $160 175 $170 185 $180 195 $190 205 $200 215 $210 225 $220 235 $230 245 $240 255 $250 265 $260 275 $270 285 $280 295 $290 305 $300 315 $310 325 $320 335 $330 345 $340 355 $350 365 $360 375 $370 385 $380 395 $390 405 $400 415 $410 425 $420 435 $430 445 $440 455 $450 465 $460 475 $470 485 $480 495 $490 505 $500 515 $510 525 $520 535 $530 545 $540 555 $550 565 $560 575 $570 585 $580 595 $590 605 $600 615 $610 625 $620 635 $630 645 $640 655 $650 665 $660 675 $670 685 $680 695 $690 705 $700 715 $710 725 $720 735 $730 745 $740 755 $750 765 $760 775 $770 785 $780 795 $790 805 $800 815 $810 825 $820 835 $830 845 $840 855 $850 865 $860 875 $870 885 $880 895 $890 905 $900 915 $910 925 $920 935 $930 945 $940 955 $950 965 $960 975 $970 985 $980 995 $990 1005 $1,000 1015 $1,010 1025 $1,020 1035 $1,030 1045 $1,040 1055 $1,050 1065 $1,060 1075 $1,070 1085 $1,080 1095 $1,090 1105 $1,100 1115 $1,110 1125 $1,120 1135 $1,130 1145 $1,140 1155 $1,150 1165 $1,160 1175 $1,170 1185 $1,180 1195 $1,190 1205 $1,200 1215 $1,210 1225 $1,220 1235 $1,230 1245 $1,240 1255 $1,250 1265 $1,260 1275 $1,270 1285 $1,280 1295 $1,290 1305 $1,300 1315 $1,310 1325 $1,320 1335 $1,330 1345 $1,340 1355 $1,350 1365 $1,360 1375 $1,370 1385 $1,380 1395 $1,390 1405 $1,400 1415 $1,410 1425 $1,420 1435 $1,430 1445 $1,440 1455 $1,450 1465 $1,460 1475 $1,470 1485 $1,480 Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CPRICE Cost of construction plus value of land 1:999997 $1-$999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What was the construction cost as well as the value of the land at that time? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: CSTMNT Annual cost for routine maintenance 0 Nothing 1:9997 $1 - $9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: In a TYPICAL YEAR about how much does your household spend for routine repairs and maintenance, such as painting, plumbing, roofing, or other minor repairs? (IF DON'T KNOW, ASK FOR BEST ESTIMATE) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: DWNPAY Main source of downpayment on unit 1 Sale of previous home if sold during 12 months prior to purchase of new home 2 Savings or cash on hand 3 Sale of other investment 4 Borrowing, other than a mortgage on this property 5 Inheritance or gift 6 Land where building was built used for financing 7 Other (Specify) 8 No down payment B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Was the main source of down payment the sale of a previous home, savings, or something else? (IF BOUGHT OUTRIGHT, ENTER MAIN SOURCE OF FULL PAYMENT) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EXTLN2 2nd mortgage refinanced to renew/extend X Refinanced to renew/extend loan B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: EXTLON 1st mortgage refinanced to renew/extend X Refinanced to renew/extend loan B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FIXED 1st mortgage changes for taxes/insurance X Change in taxes or insurance, or due to decline in principal balance B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FIXED2 2nd mortgage changes for taxes/insurance X Change in taxes or insurance, or due to decline in principal balance B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FLRENT Frequency of land/site rent payment 1:52 1-52 times per year 53 53 times or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How many times a year is the land/site rent due? How many times a year is the land rent due? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FMHOTF Frequency of other mobile home fee payments 1:52 1-52 times per year 53 53 times or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How many times a year are the fees due? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: FRENT Frequency of rent payment 1:52 1-52 times per year 53 53 times or more B Not applicable Long description: How often is the rent payment for this unit due? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GPM 1st mort paymnts rise on fixd sched part X Rise at fixed schedule during part of loan B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GPM2 2nd mort paymnts rise on fixd sched part X Rise at fixed schedule during part of loan B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GPMW 1st mort pymnts rise on fixd sched whole X Rise at fixed schedule during whole length of loan B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GPMW2 2nd mort pymnts rise on fixd sched whole X Rise at fixed schedule during whole length of loan B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GTCAS2 2nd mortgage refinanced to receive cash X Refinanced to receive cash B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: GTCASH 1st mortgage refinanced to receive cash X Refinanced to receive cash B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEARHS How first heard about this unit 1 Advertisement (newspaper, booklet of homes available, internet, etc) 2 Broker 3 Sign on property 4 Friend, relative, or acquaintance 5 Other - Specify B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: How did you hear about this housing unit? Probe: How did Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAL1 Outstandng loan against 1st hm eqty loan 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Do you now have an outstanding loan borrowed against 1st home equity loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAL2 Outstandng loan against 2nd hm eqty loan 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Do you now have an outstanding loan borrowed against the second loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAL3 Outstandng loan against 3rd hm eqty loan 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Do you now have an outstanding loan borrowed against the third loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAM1 Outstanding balnce on 1st home eqty loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What is your current (outstanding) balance on 1st home equity loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAM2 Outstanding balnce on 2nd home eqty loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported Long description: What is your current (outstanding) balance on the second loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEBAM3 Outstanding balnce on 3rd home eqty loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What is your current (outstanding) balance on the third loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HECR1 Credit limit on 1st home equity loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: What is your total credit limit on your 1st home equity loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HECR2 Credit limit on 2nd home equity loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: What is your total credit limit on your second home equity loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HECR3 Credit limit on 3rd home equity loan 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What is your total credit limit on your third home equity loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEINF1 Interest rate on 1st he loan - fraction 0 no fraction 1 1/8 percent 2 1/4 percent 3 3/8 percent 4 1/2 percent 5 5/8 percent 6 3/4 percent 7 7/8 percent B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on 1st home equity loan (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEINF2 Interest rate on 2nd he loan - fraction 0 no fraction 1 1/8 percent 2 1/4 percent 3 3/8 percent 4 1/2 percent 5 5/8 percent 6 3/4 percent 7 7/8 percent B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the second loan? (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEINF3 Interest rate on 3rd he loan - fraction 0 no fraction 1 1/8 percent 2 1/4 percent 3 3/8 percent 4 1/2 percent 5 5/8 percent 6 3/4 percent 7 7/8 percent B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the third loan? (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HEINW1 Interest rate on 1st he loan - whole # 1:12 1-12% (whole number part) B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What is the current interest rate on 1st home equity loan (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEINW2 Interest rate on 2nd he loan - whole # 1:12 1-12% (whole number part) B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported Long description: What is the current interest rate on the second loan? (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEINW3 Interest rate on 3rd he loan - whole # 1:12 1-12% (whole number part) B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the third loan? (Round down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HEL Has a home equity loan 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do you (also) have a Home Equity loan or Home Equity line of credit? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HELC Has a home equity line of credit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HELCN Number of home equity lines of credit B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HELMP1 1st home equity loan lump sum 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How much was the lump sum of 1st home equity loan Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HELMP2 2nd home equity loan lump sum 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: How much was the lump sum on the second loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HELMP3 3rd home equity loan lump sum 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: How much was the lump sum on the third loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HELUMN Number of lump sum home equity loans B Not applicable Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HELUMP Has a lump sum home equity loan 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HENUM # of home equity loans 1:100 1-100 Loans B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How many home equity loans do you have? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HEPMT1 1st home equity loan monthly payment 1:9997 $1-9997 9998 $9998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What was your last monthly payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEPMT2 2nd home equity loan monthly payment 1:9997 $1-9997 9998 $9998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know . Not reported Long description: What was your last monthly payment on the second loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HEPMT3 3rd home equity loan monthly payment 1:9997 $1-9997 9998 $9998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What was your last monthly payment on the third loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: HETYP1 1st home equity loan type 1 Line of credit 2 Lump sum B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Some people have a home equity loan that allows them to borrow against it as often as they wish up to a fixed limit. one-time, lump sum payment, which must be repaid over a period of time. What kind of home equity loan is the 1st loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HETYP2 2nd home equity loan type 1 Line of credit 2 Lump sum B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: What kind of home equity loan is the second loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: HETYP3 3rd home equity loan type 1 Line of credit 2 Lump sum B Not applicable Long description: What kind of home equity loan is the third loan? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N VARNAME: IFFEE Condo/co-op/assoc/mh park fee required 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is there a required condo/co-op association fee? Do you pay any required mobile home park fee? Are there any required mobile home park fee? Is there a required homeowner's association fee? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IMPROV Funds from 1st home equity loan used for additions/improvemnts 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: IMPRV2 Funds from 2nd home equity loan used for additions/improvemnts 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INCPER 1st mortgage refinanced to increase payment X Refinanced to increase payment period Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INCPR2 2nd mortgage refinanced to increase payment X Refinanced to increase payment period Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INCS Pay separate rent for land 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Do you pay separate rent for the land? In some parts of the country people own their homes but rent the land. Do you pay rent for the land? Do you separate rent for the land? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INPMT2 2nd mortgage payment includes insurance 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include homeowner's insurance? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INSPMT 1st mortgage payment includes insurance 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include homeowner's insurance? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INTF Interest rate of 1st mortgage - fraction 0 no fraction 1 1/8 percent 2 1/4 percent 3 3/8 percent 4 1/2 percent 5 5/8 percent 6 3/4 percent 7 7/8 percent B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the mortgage? (Rounded down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INTF2 Interest rate of 2nd mortgage - fraction 0 no fraction 1 1/8 percent 2 1/4 percent 3 3/8 percent 4 1/2 percent 5 5/8 percent 6 3/4 percent 7 7/8 percent B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the mortgage? (Rounded down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INTW Interest rate of 1st mortgage - whole # 1:20 1-20% (whole number part) B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the mortgage? (Rounded down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: INTW2 Interest rate of 2nd mortgage - whole # 1:20 1-20% (whole number part) B Not applicable Long description: What is the current interest rate on the mortgage? (Rounded down to nearest 1/8 percent) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LANDC Land contract for mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LANPMT Land rent included with mortgage payment 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: Is the land rent included with the mortgage payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOOKHS Looked at both houses/mh & apartments 1 Yes 2 No 3 Looked only at this unit B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Did you look at both houses and apartments? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOOKNS Looked at other neighborhoods 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: When you were going to move, did you look for a house/appartment in any neighborhood other than this? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOON % of 1st mortgage due in last payment 1 1-25 percent 2 26-50 percent 3 51-75 percent 4 76-100 percent B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Of the total amount you borrowed, what percentage will have to be paid off in this last payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOON2 % of 2nd mortgage due in last payment 1 1-25 percent 2 26-50 percent 3 51-75 percent 4 76-100 percent B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: Of the total amount you borrowed, what percentage will have to be paid off in this last payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOWIN2 2nd mortgage refinanced to get lower interest X Refinanced to get lower interest rate B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LOWINT 1st mortgage refinanced to get lower interest X Refinanced to get lower interest rate B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LPRICE Purchase price of unit and land 1:999997 $1-$999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What was the price? (EXCLUDE CLOSING COST) (FOR MOBILE HOMES, EXCLUDE VALUE OF THE LAND) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LRENT Land/site rent 0 No cash rent 1:9996 $1-$9,996 9997 Include in mobile home park fee or association fee 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What is the cost each month? What does it cost each month? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: LVALUE Current value of land 1:999997 $1-$999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: How much do you think the land would sell for on today's market? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MATBUY Got 1st mortgage in same yr bought unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Did you get the first mortgage the same year you bought your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MATBY2 Got 2nd mortgage in same yr bought unit 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Did you get the second mortgage the same year you bought your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MCNT # of regular mortgages 0:6 0-6 regular mortgages 7 7 or more regular mortgages B Not applicable . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MCOM 1st mortgage covers business on property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does this mortgage cover a business on this property? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MCOM2 2nd mortgage covers business on property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Does this mortgage cover a business on this property? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MFARM 1st mortgage covers farm land 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does this mortgage cover farm land? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MFARM2 2nd mortgage covers farm land 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Does this mortgage cover farm land? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MG Any mortgages on this property 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Not counting Home Equity loans, is there a mortgage or any loans on this housing unit? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MH32 Mh on property used for living quarters 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Are there any homes on this property that are used for living purposes by this household? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: MHOTFE Amount of other required mh fees 1:997 $1-$997 998 $998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: What is the average cost each month for those fees? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MORTIN Type of 1st mortgage 1 FHA 2 VA 3 Farmer's Home Administration Mortgage 4 Some other type B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is the mortgage an FHA, VA, Farmers Home Administration Mortgage, or some other type? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MORTN2 Type of 2nd mortgage 1 FHA 2 VA 3 Farmer's Home Administration Mortgage 4 Some other type B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Is the mortgage an FHA, VA, Farmers Home Administration Mortgage, or some other type? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MRTYP1 Type of 1st mortgage 1 Regular mortgage 2 Lump sum B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: MRTYP2 Type of 2nd mortgage 1 Regular mortgage 2 Lump sum B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NEWMOR 1st mortgage new or assumed 1 New 2 Assumed 3 Wrap around B Not applicable Long description: With regard to the first mortgage, did you get a new mortgage or did you assume someone else's mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NEWMR2 2nd mortgage new or assumed 1 New 2 Assumed 3 Wrap around B Not applicable Long description: With regard to the second mortgage, did you get a new mortgage or did you assume someone else's mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: NUMMOR # of mortgages incldng home equity loans 0:6 0-6 regular mortgages and/or home equity loans 7 7 or more regular mortgages and/or home equity loans B Not applicable D Don't Know Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTHPMT Othr charges incl in 1st mortgage paymnt 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include anything else? (exclude anything already mentioned) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTHREF 1st mortgage refinanced for other reason X Refinanced for other reason B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTPMT2 Othr charges incl in 2nd mortgage paymnt 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include anything else? (exclude anything already mentioned) Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: OTREF2 2nd mortgage refinanced for other reason X Refinanced for other reason B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PERUS1 Percentage of 1st mortgage loan used for additions/improvemnts 0:100 0-100 Percent B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PERUS2 Percentage of 2nd mortgage loan used for additions/improvemnts 0:100 0-100 Percent B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PINCO2 2nd mortgage covers other units 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Does this mortgage cover other homes or apartments besides this one? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PINCOP 1st mortgage covers other units 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does this mortgage cover other homes or apartments besides this one? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMAMT2 Amount of mortgage insurance included in 2nd mortgage 1:3999 $1-3,999 B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMIAMT Amount of mortgage insurance included in 1st mortgage 1:3999 $1-3,999 B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMIPMT 1st mortagage payments include private mortgage insurance 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMPMT2 2nd mortagage payments include private mortgage insurance 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMT Monthly payment for 1st mortgage 1:9997 $1-9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable . Not reported Long description: What is the current monthly payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMT2 Monthly payment for 2nd mortgage 1:9997 $1-9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What is the current monthly payment? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMT3 Monthly payment for 3rd mortgage 1:9997 $1-9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What is your current monthly payment for the third mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PMT4 Monthly payment for all other mortgages 1:9997 $1-9,997 9998 $9,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: What is your current monthly payment for the other mortgages? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PRENT Amount of rent actually paid 0 None 1:9997 $1-$9,997 B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: Of the $amount rent you reported, how much is this household required to pay? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PROJ Bldg owned by public housing authority 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know Blank Not reported Long description: Is the building owned by a public housing authority? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: PVALUE Current value of unit 1:999997 $1-$999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How much do you think the unit would sell for on today's market? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RAM Has reserve annuity or home equity conversion mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RAMAP Applied for reverse annuity mortgage 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Have you applied for this kind of mortgage that would give you payments? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: RAMORT Heard of reverse annuity mortgage 1 Yes 2 No Long description: Some people take out a special mortgage called a Reverse Annuity Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA VARNAME: RCNTRL Rent limited by rent control/stabilizatn 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Does the government limit the rent on the unit through rent control or rent stabilization? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REDPA2 Reason for refinancing reduced payment of 2nd X Refinanced to reduce payment of 2nd mortgage B Not applicable Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REDPAY Reason for refinancing reduced payment of 1st X Refinanced to reduce payment of 1st mortgage B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REFI Mortgage a refinancing of precious mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REFI2 2nd mortgage a refinancing of 1st mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Present in survey year(s): 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: REGMOR # of regular mortgages on unit 0 no mortgages 1:7 1-7 mortgages B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: How many mortgages (or loans) are there now on the unit? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RENEW Income info required for lease renewal 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: As a part of your rental agreement, do you need to answer questions about your income whenever your lease is up for renewal? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RENT Monthly rent 1 Rent depends on the income of the occupants, such as public housing or 2:29997 $2-$29,997 29998 $29,998 or more B Not applicable Long description: How much is the rent? *** IF PARKING PRICED SEPARATELY, EXCLUDE IT HERE *** Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RESMOR Amt of 1st mortgage applies only to unit 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: How much of the amount of 1st mortgage applies just to your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RESMR2 Amt of 2nd mortgage applies only to unit 1:999997 $1-999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know Long description: How much of the amount of 2nd mortgage applies just to your home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: RNTADJ Rent adjusted because relatnshp w/ owner 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Is the rent adjusted because someone in the household works for or is related to the owner? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SELL Borrowed 1st mortgage from former owner 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Was that the former owner of the home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SELL2 Borrowed 2nd mortgage from former owner 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Was that the former owner of the home? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SUBMOR Government program provides 1st mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Did you get your mortgage through a State or local government program that provides lower cost mortgages? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SUBMR2 Government program provides 2nd mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Did you get the second mortgage through a State or local government program that provides lower cost mortgages? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SUBMR3 Government program provides 3rd mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Did you get the third mortgage through a State or local government program that provides lower cost mortgages? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: SUBMR4 Govt program provides 4th & other mort 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable Long description: Did you get the other mortgages through a State or local government program that provides lower cost mortgages? Present in survey year(s): 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TADJ Purchse price chngd due to inspectn/test 1 yes 2 no B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Were any adjustments made to the purchase price of the house as a result of the inquiry, inspection, or test? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TAXPMT Property taxes included in 1st mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include property taxes? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TERM Term of 1st mortgage 1:40 1-40 years B Not applicable Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. How many years remained on the mortgage then? When you first obtained THIS mortgage, how many years was it for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TERM2 Term of 2nd mortgage 1:40 1-40 Years B Not applicable Long description: This variable was created by the bridge system. How many years remained on the mortgage then? When you first obtained THIS mortgage, how many years was it for? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TXPMT2 Property taxes included in 2nd mortgage 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Long description: Besides principal and interest, does the payment include property taxes? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: TXRE Received real estate property tax rebate 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Last year did you receive a real estate property tax rebate, lower tax rate, tax credit or exemption from part of your real estate taxes? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VALUE Current market value of unit 1:999997 $1-$999,997 999998 $999,998 or more B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused . Not reported Long description: Current market value Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VARM 1st mortgage changes for other reason X Other, specify B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VARM2 2nd mortgage changes for other reason X Other, specify B Not applicable Blank Not reported Long description: How do they change? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VARY 1st mortgage payments change 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are the payments on this loan the same during the whole length of the mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: VARY2 2nd mortgage payments change 1 Yes 2 No B Not applicable D Don't Know R Refused Blank Not reported Long description: Are the payments on this loan the same during the whole length of the mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: YRMOR Year 1st mortgage obtained 1900:1997 1900-1997 B Not applicable Long description: What year did you get the mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: YRMOR2 Year 2nd mortgage obtained 1900:1997 1900-1997 B Not applicable Long description: What year did you get the mortgage? Present in survey year(s): 1997N, 1998MSA, 1999N, 2001N, 2002MSA VARNAME: ZSMHC Monthly housing costs 0:99999 $0-$99,999 B Not applicable Long description: The monthly housing cost recode is the sum of the monthly costs (or averages) of all of the applicable following items: electricity, gas, fuel oil, other fuels(e.g. wood, coal, kerosene, etc.), garbage and trash, water and sewage, real e