Topic: Philadelphia Metro
Local Mobile Wars – Philadelphia
Local Mobile Wars Smartphone use is on the rise, with 101.3 million reported users as of March, 2012.[1] The number of people finding apartments or houses with the aid of their smartphones (and mapping technology) is on the rise as well. [2,3] But which operating systems reign supreme in house-hunting and mapping in Philadelphia, [...]
View PostWhere are some places I can rent outside Philadelphia?
If you are searching for a rental outside of Philadelphia but still want access to the city, there are plenty of places that you can look. Even apartments in Atlantic County over in neighboring New Jersey aren’t too far away. Much depends on whether you are going to be commuting daily into downtown Philadelphia. If [...]
View PostWhat is the nightlife like in Philadelphia?
If you enjoy a good nightlife scene you will probably want an apartment in Philadelphia that is located in the city center. One of the nice parts about this area is that you can get around easily from one place to another, enjoying what each neighborhood has to offer for a night out on the [...]
View PostWhere can I find rentals in southeastern Pennsylvania?
If you are searching for a rental property in southeast Pennsylvania, you may want to take a look at the Berks/Lehigh area. These two counties offer a variety of different living experiences. Lehigh County is home to cities such as Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown, which is the County Seat. There are a half million residents [...]
View PostWhat are some things to keep in mind when looking for a rental in Philadelphia?
It doesn’t matter if you are going to move to Reading or West Lawn, apartments for rent in Philadelphia all have some considerations that you will want to keep in mind as you look for your new home. One thing to think about is that this region experiences four distinct seasons. Philadelphia can get quite [...]
View PostWhat is Bucks County like?
Bucks County was founded by William Penn in the year 1682. Spanning 608 square miles, this region has a population of about 620,000 people spread throughout the county’s 23 boroughs and 31 townships. This area is rich in history, and people who live in apartments in Bucks County have access to some of the best [...]
View PostCan you get around the downtown Philadelphia area on foot?
Philadelphia is an easy city to get around on foot, and when the weather is nice it can really be a lovely way to enjoy the town. When looking at apartments for rent, Philadelphia makes a great place to live, especially sections of the city that are near one of the five main parks (or [...]
View PostWhat are some things I should know about apartments in Camden County?
Camden County, NJ is right across the border from Pennsylvania and it is made up of 37 municipalities. Some of the cities here include Collingswood Boro and Stratford Boro. There are many apartments in Camden County, and the region has a population of 508,932 people, so it is a decent-sized area. If you need to [...]
View PostHow is public transportation in Philadelphia?
If you plan on moving to Philadelphia, one thing you will want to investigate is how good the public transportation system is. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), is a terrific mode of transport, with plenty of options for those living in the city. Whether you find a rental in Doylestown or Morrisville, you can get [...]
View PostWhat are some places to live in Chester County?
Chester County is located in southeast Pennsylvania, and it is about 30 miles from Philadelphia. Approximately 760 square miles in size, the county was founded by William Penn in 1682. There are 491,489 people living throughout the various cities, townships and boroughs, so apartments in Chester County are not very hard to find. Places that [...]
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