Apartments.com Gives Dr. Phil Guest Free Rent for a Year

Apartments.com Gives Dr. Phil Guest Free Rent for a Year

Industry Leader Provides Deserving Woman With Financial Resource to Get a New Lease on Life

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Online rentals category leader, Apartments.com, was featured on today's Dr. Phil show as the donor of free rent for a year to a show guest seeking refuge from an emotionally abusive marriage. Today's episode, "Christmas Miracles," completes a series where Apartments.com previously presented the show guest with free rent as a means for her to escape her abusive situation.

In a heartwarming follow-up with his guest, who originally appeared on the October 6, 2005 episode, "Stand Up for Yourself," Dr. Phil recaps his guest's journey from living in a controlling, verbally abusive marriage, described by the guest as "a prison cell," to her newfound independence -- free from the emotional turmoil that existed only a few short months ago.

"Apartments.com is honored to be a part of Dr. Phil's mission and help one woman lead a happier and healthier life," said Tim Fagan, senior vice president and general manager of Apartments.com. "It's times like these when we can take a step back and realize how our organization not only provides a beneficial resource to those seeking rental housing but also how we can make a positive impact on someone's life for years to come."

Dr. Phil's guest stated in her appearance on today's show that her Christmas miracle is none other than Dr Phil himself.

About Apartments.com

Apartments.com is the leading national online apartment resource distinguished by its personalized searches, highly visual ads featuring 360-degree virtual tours and professional photography, and detailed community listings, which make it possible for in-market renters to access rental inventory from across town or across the country and make informed decisions quickly. The site offers renters a comprehensive search from a variety of sources including managed properties, private landlords and newspaper classified listings. The site's foundation of solid partnerships with the local newspaper and television station Web sites of more than 170 affiliates across the country includes the Chicago Tribune ( http://www.chicagotribune.com/ ), The Washington Post ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/ ) and the Los Angeles Times ( http://www.latimes.com/ ). Apartments.com, a division of Chicago-based Classified Ventures, LLC, delivers highly qualified, ready-to-rent prospects to nearly 14,000 trade customers, which increases closure rates and decreases the average cost of leasing an apartment. Apartments.com is recognized as the 2005 Webby Awards People's Voice award recipient for Best Real Estate Web Site.

Source: Apartments.com

CONTACT: Maureen Boyle of Apartments.com, +1-312-601-6109, or
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