Renting In Philadelphia Just Got Easier

New 'Philly Apartment Living Blog' is Renters' Best Friend

2012-04-04

NARBERTH, PA, April 04, 2012 (Press-News.org) With multifamily vacancy rates in the Delaware Valley at five-year lows, renting an apartment is tougher than ever. But stressed-out renters have a new friend in town: the Philly Apartment Living blog.

The blog, a service of 4 Walls, Inc., provides fresh, fun content that will help renters save time, money, or plan the perfect night out. The blog links to 4 Walls' extensive database of Philadelphia area apartment rental listings. "It's a one-stop resource for Philadelphia renters," said 4 Walls COO Jackie Koehler. "Whether you want to rent an apartment, try a new restaurant, or keep up with issues that affect your commute, Philly Apartment Living can help you."

It will make you laugh, too. "The blog's tone is light and direct," Koehler said. "It's hard to find an apartment, pay the bills, and save money. Philly Apartment Living will help you do that—and it'll leave a smile on your face."

Check out Philly Apartment Living at blog.4wallsinphilly.com.

About 4 Walls

We help businesses create compelling presences on the web. We develop, manage and monitor blogs and social media sites, create custom blog content, manage business listings, and integrate social media into existing websites to improve search engine optimization.

4wallsinphilly.com has been helping renters find apartments in Philadelphia since 2002.

Visit us at http://www.4walls.net

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