Internet Brands, Inc., operator of media and e-commerce websites, announced its acquisition of ApartmentRatings.com, the largest and most popular community of apartment renters on the Internet.

“We’ve brought transparency and savings to home buyers and sellers on RealEstateABC.com, and to the mortgage lending process with our Ethical Lender Rate Directory on Loan.com,” said Michael Dodge, general manager of the home and real estate division at Internet Brands. “The acquisition of ApartmentRatings.com builds on this momentum by enabling us to educate and inform consumers in the rental market as well.”

ApartmentRatings.com features more than 500,000 reviews and ratings of about 60,000 apartments nationwide. The site offers renters valuable resources including rent trend data, safety information and detailed maps. Renters can also interact with one another and get advice from the site’s apartment living blog.

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