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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

Line graph showing annual inflation rates from August 2018 to August 2023, comparing all items and items less food and energy.
Line graph showing annual inflation rates from August 2018 to August 2023, comparing all items and items less food and energy.

August Marks a Second Month of Increased Inflation

Kim O'Brien
September 13, 2023
Aerial view of Atlanta's skyline featuring modern skyscrapers and a prominent building with a decorative spire.
Aerial view of Atlanta's skyline featuring modern skyscrapers and a prominent building with a decorative spire.

Apartment Performance Rapidly Cooling in Atlanta

Kim O'Brien
September 13, 2023
Table displaying Year-over-Year effective asking rent change and net inventory growth by region for July 2023.
Table displaying Year-over-Year effective asking rent change and net inventory growth by region for July 2023.

Carolinas Apartment Market Holding Up Despite Elevated Supply

Kim O'Brien
September 11, 2023
Scatter plot comparing year-over-year rent change and inventory growth in Southeast submarkets.
Scatter plot comparing year-over-year rent change and inventory growth in Southeast submarkets.

Apartment Supply Impacting Rent Growth in Southeast Submarkets

Kim O'Brien
August 28, 2023
Scatter plot showing YoY Rent Growth and Occupancy Change across major U.S. regions, highlighting trends.
Scatter plot showing YoY Rent Growth and Occupancy Change across major U.S. regions, highlighting trends.

West Coast Occupancy Holding On, But Rent Growth is Soft

Kim O'Brien
August 21, 2023
Aerial view of downtown Austin, Texas, with skyscrapers and a river at sunset.
Aerial view of downtown Austin, Texas, with skyscrapers and a river at sunset.

Half of Texas Submarkets Logging Apartment Rent Cuts

Kim O'Brien
August 16, 2023
Bar graph comparing Vancouver and Portland market demand from Q2 2018 to Q2 2023.
Bar graph comparing Vancouver and Portland market demand from Q2 2018 to Q2 2023.

Vancouver is the Heavyweight of the Portland Apartment Market

Kim O'Brien
August 14, 2023
Table showing 2Q 2023 completion and absorption numbers for various U.S. markets.
Table showing 2Q 2023 completion and absorption numbers for various U.S. markets.

Demand Outpaced Supply in These Markets in 2Q23

Kim O'Brien
August 7, 2023
City skyline view featuring tall buildings and a clear sky, observed through a window.
City skyline view featuring tall buildings and a clear sky, observed through a window.

Ranking U.S. Job Growth by Geographic Region

Kim O'Brien
August 4, 2023
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