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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

Bar graph comparing YE May effective asking rent change, YE 1Q26 inventory change, and YE April job change.
Bar graph comparing YE May effective asking rent change, YE 1Q26 inventory change, and YE April job change.

Supply and Demand Forces Diverge in the South Atlantic Region

Kim O'Brien
June 22, 2026
Table showing markets with the most Fortune 500 headquarters in 2026, including revenue and top companies.
Table showing markets with the most Fortune 500 headquarters in 2026, including revenue and top companies.

Markets with the Most Fortune 500 Headquarters in 2026

Kim O'Brien
June 17, 2026
Line graph comparing U.S. and Virginia Beach annual effective asking rent changes from May 2022 to May 2026.
Line graph comparing U.S. and Virginia Beach annual effective asking rent changes from May 2022 to May 2026.

Virginia Beach is One of the Nation’s Biggest Rent Growth Markets

Kim O'Brien
June 16, 2026
A smiling student in a yellow sweater writes notes while studying at a desk in a library.
A smiling student in a yellow sweater writes notes while studying at a desk in a library.

Fall 2026 Pre-Leasing Near 80% as Momentum Begins to Moderate

Kim O'Brien
June 12, 2026
Overview of Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA MSA performance metrics, including rent changes, vacancy rates, and supply.
Overview of Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA MSA performance metrics, including rent changes, vacancy rates, and supply.

Seattle’s Demand Slump Deepens as Retention Drops and Rent Growth Falters

Kim O'Brien
June 10, 2026
Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinetry and large windows letting in natural light, featuring wooden flooring.
Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinetry and large windows letting in natural light, featuring wooden flooring.

U.S. Apartment Market Continues to Post Small but Consistent Gains

Kim O'Brien
June 4, 2026
Bar graph comparing demand in major cities: Dallas, DC, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix for 4Q 25 and 1Q 26.
Bar graph comparing demand in major cities: Dallas, DC, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix for 4Q 25 and 1Q 26.

Major Apartment Markets Seeing Demand Rebound

Kim O'Brien
May 21, 2026
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A city skyline with digital dollar signs and network lines overlaying, representing financial technology.

Interest Rates Reset the Rules for Multifamily Capital Markets

Kim O'Brien
May 19, 2026
A student sits on the floor with a tablet beside a neatly made bed in a modern, minimalistic room.
A student sits on the floor with a tablet beside a neatly made bed in a modern, minimalistic room.

Fall 2026 Pre-Leasing Reaches Nearly 70%

Kim O'Brien
May 18, 2026
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