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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

Heat map showing housing demand in various Austin regions, with demand units and percentage of total highlighted.
Heat map showing housing demand in various Austin regions, with demand units and percentage of total highlighted.

Round Rock/Georgetown Drives Austin Demand in 2nd Quarter

Carissa Brown
September 8, 2023
Chart showing Syracuse occupancy rates over time compared to renewal conversion rates from Aug 2021 to Aug 2023.
Chart showing Syracuse occupancy rates over time compared to renewal conversion rates from Aug 2021 to Aug 2023.

Syracuse Boasts Nation’s Highest Apartment Retention Rate

Carissa Brown
September 6, 2023
A partially constructed building with wooden framework and scaffolding under a clear blue sky.
A partially constructed building with wooden framework and scaffolding under a clear blue sky.

Markets with Most Build-to-Rent Units Under Construction

Carissa Brown
August 9, 2023
Aerial view of a cityscape featuring tall buildings, water towers, and a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a cityscape featuring tall buildings, water towers, and a clear blue sky.

Typical Market Leaders Rank Among Bottom 10 for Absorption

Carissa Brown
June 23, 2023
Aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona skyline with modern buildings and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona skyline with modern buildings and mountains in the background.

Phoenix Apartment Demand Shows Signs of Stability

Carissa Brown
May 2, 2023
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.

Top Five Build-to-Rent Properties Under Construction

Carissa Brown
April 7, 2023
Line graph showing year-over-year effective asking rent change for Fayetteville and U.S. from Mar 2018 to Mar 2023.
Line graph showing year-over-year effective asking rent change for Fayetteville and U.S. from Mar 2018 to Mar 2023.

Double-Digit Rent Growth in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers

Carissa Brown
April 5, 2023
Line graph comparing occupancy rates of Myrtle Beach, SC-NC and the U.S. from Jan 2017 to Jan 2023.
Line graph comparing occupancy rates of Myrtle Beach, SC-NC and the U.S. from Jan 2017 to Jan 2023.

Apartment Occupancy Plunges in Myrtle Beach

Carissa Brown
March 1, 2023
Panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles with skyscrapers and busy highways under a sunset sky.
Panoramic view of downtown Los Angeles with skyscrapers and busy highways under a sunset sky.

Apartment Occupancy Falls Across Every Major California Market

Carissa Brown
February 8, 2023
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