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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

Aerial view of Savannah, Georgia showcasing urban buildings and greenery under a sunset.
Aerial view of Savannah, Georgia showcasing urban buildings and greenery under a sunset.

2025 Apartment Deliveries will Be Savannah’s Biggest Volume in 25 Years

Carissa Brown
March 14, 2025
Aerial view of Asheville, North Carolina, at sunset, showcasing downtown buildings and surrounding mountains.
Aerial view of Asheville, North Carolina, at sunset, showcasing downtown buildings and surrounding mountains.

North and South Carolina Set to Gain Nearly 60,000 New Apartment Units

Carissa Brown
March 7, 2025
Chart showing Reno's annual supply and demand from Q4 2019 to Q4 2024, with annual demand increasing.
Chart showing Reno's annual supply and demand from Q4 2019 to Q4 2024, with annual demand increasing.

Reno Apartment Demand Hits 23-Year High

Carissa Brown
February 19, 2025
Construction workers framing a house; focus on teamwork and building progress in a clear, sunny environment.
Construction workers framing a house; focus on teamwork and building progress in a clear, sunny environment.

Drivers of the Build-to-Rent Sector

Carissa Brown
December 30, 2024
Residential street lined with various styled homes, blue sky overhead and greenery in view.
Residential street lined with various styled homes, blue sky overhead and greenery in view.

Roughly 90,000 Build-to-Rent Units Underway Across U.S.

Carissa Brown
December 11, 2024
Graph showing annual supply (left axis) in dark bars and annual net inventory ratio (right axis) in green line from 3Q19 to 3Q25.
Graph showing annual supply (left axis) in dark bars and annual net inventory ratio (right axis) in green line from 3Q19 to 3Q25.

Apartment Inventory Growth to Top 8% in Charleston

Carissa Brown
November 21, 2024
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.

More Than 76,000 Build-to-Rent Units Under Construction in the South

Carissa Brown
June 14, 2024
U.S. map showing occupancy rates and number of vacant units in various cities for May 2024.
U.S. map showing occupancy rates and number of vacant units in various cities for May 2024.

10 Worst Apartment Occupancy Performers See Vacancies Climb

Carissa Brown
June 12, 2024
Cityscape of Huntsville, Alabama at dusk, featuring illuminated buildings and a serene pond.
Cityscape of Huntsville, Alabama at dusk, featuring illuminated buildings and a serene pond.

Huntsville Has Been the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Apartment Market Since 2022

Carissa Brown
June 3, 2024
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