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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

Skyline of Nashville at sunrise, featuring modern buildings and reflections on the river.
Skyline of Nashville at sunrise, featuring modern buildings and reflections on the river.

Nashville Apartment Supply Hits a Three-Decade Peak

Kim O'Brien
April 17, 2023
Bar graph showing leads per unit over time from Feb 2020 to Feb 2023, with significant peaks and fluctuations.
Bar graph showing leads per unit over time from Feb 2020 to Feb 2023, with significant peaks and fluctuations.

New Apartment Traffic Down 25% in New York

Kim O'Brien
April 14, 2023
Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and a mix of brick and stucco facades under a blue sky.
Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and a mix of brick and stucco facades under a blue sky.

Apartment Markets with the Lowest Rents

Kim O'Brien
April 13, 2023
Bar chart illustrating changes in effective asking rents by region for Q4 2022, showing declines in most areas.
Bar chart illustrating changes in effective asking rents by region for Q4 2022, showing declines in most areas.

Rent Cuts Most Extreme in Mountains/Desert Region Markets

Kim O'Brien
April 10, 2023
A split image featuring Seattle's Space Needle and Tacoma's bridge, showcasing both city's skylines at night.
A split image featuring Seattle's Space Needle and Tacoma's bridge, showcasing both city's skylines at night.

Apartment Market Comparison: Seattle vs. Tacoma

Kim O'Brien
April 3, 2023
Line graph showing occupancy rates from 2017 to 2022 for Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Madison, and US.
Line graph showing occupancy rates from 2017 to 2022 for Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Madison, and US.

Two Small College Towns with Big Multifamily Appeal

Kim O'Brien
March 31, 2023
Table ranking small apartment markets by 2022 demand; New York-White Plains leads with 11,710 demand.
Table ranking small apartment markets by 2022 demand; New York-White Plains leads with 11,710 demand.

Small Apartment Markets with Big Demand in 2022

Kim O'Brien
March 29, 2023
Line graph comparing occupancy rates for Southeast markets and U.S. average from Q4 2017 to Q4 2022.
Line graph comparing occupancy rates for Southeast markets and U.S. average from Q4 2017 to Q4 2022.

After Briefly Matching National Norm, Southeast Apartment Occupancy Falls

Kim O'Brien
March 24, 2023
Heat map showing 10-year percentage change and percentage change under construction in Phoenix areas.
Heat map showing 10-year percentage change and percentage change under construction in Phoenix areas.

Phoenix Submarkets with Prolific Apartment Construction

Kim O'Brien
March 20, 2023
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