One architect thinks hotels can provide essential housing and keep people employed.

A new consumer survey by First Insight also indicates that men have a higher comfort level for in-store shopping than women.

A similar measure is being sponsored in the House of Representatives, by Maxine Waters of California and Washington's Denny Heck.

Arbor Realty Trust's Q1 Small Multifamily Investment Trends report suggests that the sector is performing better than the worst-case scenario forecasts.