QUESTIONS
1.
1.
A new poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% have witnessed increased housing costs over the past five years, and 39% frequently feel like they're stuck living where they are. Do you feel like you are stuck living where you are due to high housing costs? Yes, I want to move but can't
21%
477 votes
Yes, I'm fine with where I am but I couldn't afford to move if I wanted to
32%
730 votes
Undecided
13%
292 votes
No
33%
764 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
37 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74% | 17 | |
| Already own | 0.09% | 2 |
| na | 0.04% | 1 |
| I bought the home I live in 42 years ago and not looking to move! | 0.04% | 1 |
| I would prefer to live in my native home state, but I could likley move from where I am now to another cheaper state. | 0.04% | 1 |
| moving to a cheaper state soon | 0.04% | 1 |
| I'm fine all the way around | 0.04% | 1 |
| Could afford to if sell current house, but not motivated to sell or move. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Saving on moving | 0.04% | 1 |
| no plans or thoughts of moving. House was built without a mortgage, retired, and don't need to buy another | 0.04% | 1 |
| fortunately, I live in a subsidized apartment | 0.04% | 1 |
| i am happy where I am and not stuck...but if I wanted to move, would be a very very big expense... | 0.04% | 1 |
| I made better decisions when I was younger. I could move but I am set nicely. Don't live in stupid blue state. Stay there, live with your choices! | 0.04% | 1 |
| I want to move but as I own my property I could sell and relocate; however, I'm considered about crime rates, access to medical care and closeness to family. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I am homeless for almost a month now | 0.04% | 1 |
| Totally satisfied with where I am. | 0.04% | 1 |
| varies | 0.04% | 1 |
| I'm getting a second home, a better investment if my area becomes dangerous or expensive. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I M in a seniors residence | 0.04% | 1 |
| staying here forever | 0.04% | 1 |
2.
2.
The vast majority of Canadian homeowners are planning to stay in their current homes over the next year, according to a report by Angus Reid and FinanceIt Canada Inc. Among the 94 per cent of respondents who said they have no plans to move, 24 per cent pointed to the high cost of living as the main deterrent. Are you planning to move in the next year? Yes
10%
226 votes
No
72%
1654 votes
Undecided
18%
420 votes
3.
3.
The survey found that nearly a quarter of the people putting off purchasing a new home were planning to undertake renovations in the next year. While Canadians may not be able to afford to purchase a new house in the next year, some continue to look for ways to upgrade their space on a budget, the report said. Are you planning on doing any renovations in the next year? Yes
21%
483 votes
No
58%
1331 votes
Undecided
21%
486 votes
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