We hope you had a wonderful Wednesday … but we know what can make it better. Housing news! Check it out:

Peter Orszag thinks rentals could be key to economic recovery.

The University of Maryland lands the big prize at the Solar Decathlon.

Speaking of solar news, there’s a cool new sun-powered shingle on the market.

Oakland, CA is getting some new housing for seniors.

And the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wonders if housing vouchers could offer kids a ticket to a brighter future.