This study examines the search behavior of 380 intra-urban residential migrants, who were interviewed within four months of moving to a new location. Data on all houses searched are included, as well as the actual house selected. The results indicate residential search behavior is a minimizing process. (BT)

Data from a longitudinal study of 761 families in the process of choosing and then living in housing contradict theories which purport that individuals do not maintain conflicting attitudes or values. Many families choose housing and evince living behaviors according to criteria that sharply contrast with their expressed values. (Author/GC)