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Kim O'Brien

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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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A panoramic view of New York City at sunset, featuring the Empire State Building and a skyline of skyscrapers.

Big Markets Still Seeing Apartment Demand in 4th Quarter

Kim O'Brien
February 2, 2026
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New construction buildings with cranes in a suburban area, featuring modern architecture and residential units.

Apartment Supply Volumes Fall Below Historic Records

Kim O'Brien
January 27, 2026
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Two young women unpacking boxes in an apartment, smiling and sharing items.

Fall 2026 Pre-Lease Season Sees a Second Straight Month of Improvement

Kim O'Brien
January 22, 2026
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Colorful Victorian buildings on a sloped street in San Francisco, with cityscape in the background.

Rent Cuts Deepen in 4th Quarter as Demand Volumes Return to Historic Norms

Kim O'Brien
January 8, 2026
Bar chart showing Southeast annual apartment supply compared to scheduled supply from Q3 2017 to Q3 2027.
Bar chart showing Southeast annual apartment supply compared to scheduled supply from Q3 2017 to Q3 2027.

Southeast Apartment Supply Volumes Easing

Kim O'Brien
January 7, 2026
Bar graph comparing quarterly supply and demand in Phoenix from Q3 2015 to Q3 2025.
Bar graph comparing quarterly supply and demand in Phoenix from Q3 2015 to Q3 2025.

Phoenix Tops the Nation for Apartment Demand

Kim O'Brien
January 5, 2026
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Modern living space with gray sofa, kitchen island, dark hardwood floors, and large windows.

Top RealPage Analytics Blogs of 2025

Kim O'Brien
December 22, 2025
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A woman sitting on a window sill, using a laptop, surrounded by stacked moving boxes in a bright room.

Fall 2026 Pre-Lease Season Gets a Boost in November

Kim O'Brien
December 10, 2025
A couple carrying moving boxes in a bright, empty room with wooden floors and plants.
A couple carrying moving boxes in a bright, empty room with wooden floors and plants.

Rent Cuts Continue in the U.S. Apartment Market as Occupancy Falls Below 95%

Kim O'Brien
December 8, 2025
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