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Kim O'Brien

Real Estate Writer

Since 2006, Kim has worked as a researcher, analyst, and writer for RealPage, developing a deep knowledge of data methodology and application.

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Kim O'Brien

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Two women sitting on a bed, smiling and looking at a phone, with moving boxes and a plant nearby.

Student Housing Pre-Leasing Finishes Near Record Highs for Fall 2026

Kim O'Brien
September 9, 2026
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Modern apartment building facade with alternating black, white, and beige sections and balconies.

Annual Rent Growth Strengthens as Apartment Market Recovery Continues

Kim O'Brien
September 3, 2026
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Young woman in a yellow sweater organizes books from a stack into a cardboard box in a bright room.

Fall 2026 Student Housing Pre-Leasing Hits a Record 91% as Demand Persists

Kim O'Brien
August 14, 2026

U.S. Apartment Market Sees the Return of Annual Rent Growth

Kim O'Brien
August 7, 2026
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Sunset over Miami skyline, featuring high-rise buildings along a river with a curved road and palm trees.

Florida Apartment Market Shows Early Signs of Divergence as Recovery Takes Shape

Kim O'Brien
July 28, 2026

Despite Uptick, 2nd Quarter Apartment Supply Hits Below Recent Peaks

Kim O'Brien
July 16, 2026
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Four young adults are collaborating around a table with a laptop and notes, smiling and engaged.

Fall 2026 Pre-Leasing Nears 85% as Student Housing Demand Holds Strong

Kim O'Brien
July 10, 2026

U.S. Apartment Market Gains Momentum as Occupancy and Demand Improve

Kim O'Brien
July 6, 2026
Bar graph showing cumulative supply in the South Central region, with a table of submarkets and new units delivered.
Bar graph showing cumulative supply in the South Central region, with a table of submarkets and new units delivered.

South Central Region Still Impacted by Big Supply, Especially in Some Submarkets

Kim O'Brien
July 1, 2026
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