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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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Kim O'Brien

A woman sitting on a window sill, using a laptop, surrounded by stacked moving boxes in a bright room.
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
Line graph comparing annual effective asking rent change in Denver and U.S. from Nov 2020 to Nov 2025.
Line graph comparing annual effective asking rent change in Denver and U.S. from Nov 2020 to Nov 2025.

Denver Rent Cuts Remain Some of the Deepest Nationwide

Kim O'Brien
December 8, 2025
Table displaying 3rd Quarter 2025 performance metrics for U.S. regions, including rent change, occupancy rates, and construction percentages.
Table displaying 3rd Quarter 2025 performance metrics for U.S. regions, including rent change, occupancy rates, and construction percentages.

West Coast Rent Growth and Occupancy Ahead of National Norms

Kim O'Brien
December 2, 2025
Panoramic view of a city skyline in Texas, showcasing modern skyscrapers and green trees in the foreground.
Panoramic view of a city skyline in Texas, showcasing modern skyscrapers and green trees in the foreground.

Texas Apartment Supply Volumes Set to Fade in 2026

Kim O'Brien
November 19, 2025
Line graph showing U.S. average renewal conversion and Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region conversion trends from Q3 2015 to Q3 2025.
Line graph showing U.S. average renewal conversion and Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region conversion trends from Q3 2015 to Q3 2025.

Renewals Supporting Tight Occupancy in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Markets

Kim O'Brien
November 18, 2025
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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 Pre-Lease Season Starts Slowly

Kim O'Brien
November 12, 2025
Table showing top ten U.S. markets for job growth as of August 2025, with total jobs and growth percentages.
Table showing top ten U.S. markets for job growth as of August 2025, with total jobs and growth percentages.

Orlando Leads the Nation in Employment Growth

Kim O'Brien
November 11, 2025
Modern apartment building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a paved walkway under a clear blue sky.
Modern apartment building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a paved walkway under a clear blue sky.

U.S. Apartment Prices Fall for Third Straight Month Amid Easing Occupancy

Kim O'Brien
November 5, 2025
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