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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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Bar graph showing cumulative market-rate supply and demand in New York from Q3 2019 to Q3 2023.
Bar graph showing cumulative market-rate supply and demand in New York from Q3 2019 to Q3 2023.

Apartment Demand Normalizing in New York

Kim O'Brien
January 2, 2024
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A person typing on a laptop displaying a job application interface with a search function.

These U.S. Markets Added the Most Jobs in the Past Five Years

Kim O'Brien
January 2, 2024
Line graph showing annual revenue changes for Myrtle Beach and the U.S. from Nov 2018 to Nov 2023.
Line graph showing annual revenue changes for Myrtle Beach and the U.S. from Nov 2018 to Nov 2023.

Apartment Revenue Loss Deeper Than 5% in Myrtle Beach

Kim O'Brien
December 20, 2023
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View of a living room with a couch facing a TV displaying streaming content, shelves with books in the background.

Consumers Feeling More Confident, Inspiring Apartment Demand

Kim O'Brien
December 18, 2023
Line graph depicting the insurance cost per unit from November 2019 to November 2023, showing a general upward trend.
Line graph depicting the insurance cost per unit from November 2019 to November 2023, showing a general upward trend.

Insurance Costs Have More Than Doubled in the Apartment Sector

Kim O'Brien
December 18, 2023
Bar graph showing Provo-Orem, UT occupancy rates and year-over-year effective rent changes from Nov 2018 to Nov 2023.
Bar graph showing Provo-Orem, UT occupancy rates and year-over-year effective rent changes from Nov 2018 to Nov 2023.

Heavy Supply Softens the Provo Apartment Market

Kim O'Brien
December 6, 2023
Bar graph showing total absorption by region for YTD 2023, with Sun Belt + Mountains at 120K and pie chart showing 70% share.
Bar graph showing total absorption by region for YTD 2023, with Sun Belt + Mountains at 120K and pie chart showing 70% share.

Midwest Strength Stems from Stability, Not Apartment Demand

Kim O'Brien
December 4, 2023
Table showing markets with low supply and their 5-year supply and investment change percentages.
Table showing markets with low supply and their 5-year supply and investment change percentages.

Big Markets with Modest Apartment Supply Volumes

Kim O'Brien
November 27, 2023
Data on the Washington, DC real estate market, including supply, demand, rent trends, and occupancy rates.
Data on the Washington, DC real estate market, including supply, demand, rent trends, and occupancy rates.

Strong Demand Elevates DC Apartment Market

Kim O'Brien
November 20, 2023
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