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Carissa Brown

Real Estate Writer

Carissa Brown is a writer and editor for RealPage’s multifamily intelligence division. Prior to joining RealPage in 2015, Carissa worked as a researcher in a business library, reviewing contracts and compiling market data. Carissa holds a bachelor’s in communications from Texas State University.

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Carissa Brown

Close-up view of a two-story house featuring red and gray siding, with multiple windows and a slate roof.
Close-up view of a two-story house featuring red and gray siding, with multiple windows and a slate roof.

South Dominates for Build-to-Rent with Nearly 42,000 Units Underway

Carissa Brown
February 23, 2026
Exterior view of a modern single-family home with a gray facade, garage, and landscaped front yard.
Exterior view of a modern single-family home with a gray facade, garage, and landscaped front yard.

A Peek Inside the Build-to-Rent Playbook

Carissa Brown
January 14, 2026
Chart showing top build-to-rent developers by unit count, with The Empire Group leading at 2,308 units.
Chart showing top build-to-rent developers by unit count, with The Empire Group leading at 2,308 units.

More Than 200 Developers Working on Build-to-Rent Properties

Carissa Brown
December 26, 2025
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Panoramic view of a city skyline at sunset with buildings and greenery in the foreground.

Slowing Performance Across Denver Apartment Market

Carissa Brown
December 15, 2025
Line graph comparing Year-over-Year effective rent changes in Ann Arbor and the U.S. from 2015 to 2025.
Line graph comparing Year-over-Year effective rent changes in Ann Arbor and the U.S. from 2015 to 2025.

Rent Cuts Hit Ann Arbor for Third Consecutive Month

Carissa Brown
November 25, 2025
Bar graph showing Seattle's annual supply and demand from Q3 2020 to Q3 2025, highlighting demand trends.
Bar graph showing Seattle's annual supply and demand from Q3 2020 to Q3 2025, highlighting demand trends.

Seattle Apartment Demand Outpaces Easing Supply Volumes

Carissa Brown
October 28, 2025
Exterior view of a modern green house with white trim, porch, and landscaped garden under a blue sky.
Exterior view of a modern green house with white trim, porch, and landscaped garden under a blue sky.

Build-to-Rent Construction Pipeline Slows

Carissa Brown
October 15, 2025
Line graph comparing Shreveport-Bossier City occupancy to U.S. occupancy from May 2023 to June 2025.
Line graph comparing Shreveport-Bossier City occupancy to U.S. occupancy from May 2023 to June 2025.

Apartment Occupancy in Shreveport Trends Above U.S. Norm

Carissa Brown
July 10, 2025
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, round table, and gray upholstered chairs.
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, round table, and gray upholstered chairs.

Only Six of the Top 150 Apartment Markets Continue to See Occupancy Decline

Carissa Brown
July 7, 2025
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