Michaelle Bond

Contractors still need permits for payment and to continue work under waivers, even as much of the city's construction has halted due to the coronavirus.

“I never thought, ‘What about if no one can leave their house?’ ” one home seller said. “That was never in the realm of possibilities I considered.”

Physical events marking Census Day have turned into social media campaigns, phone banking, and virtual happy hours and trivia.

States such as New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland that have similar stay-at-home orders have carved out construction as an essential activity.

N.J. and Pa. temporarily have halted evictions, foreclosures, and the shutoff of utilities. The Philadelphia Tenants Union is advocating for the suspension of rent payments during the pandemic.

Open houses are out and virtual tours are in as real estate agents adjust how they help clients buy and sell houses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Visits from census takers to households that have not responded to the census were scheduled to begin on May 13. They now start May 28.

The U.S. Census Bureau is suspending its 2020 Census field operations and some trainings for at least two weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grows.

As of Jan. 1, for the first time, owners of historic properties in the city can add accessory dwelling units, such as in-law suites and basement rentals.

Six guests were scheduled to stay overnight in Lucy from Tuesday through Thursday.