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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 comparing occupancy rates over time for Corpus Christi, TX and the U.S. from Jan 2017 to Jan 2023.
Line graph comparing occupancy rates over time for Corpus Christi, TX and the U.S. from Jan 2017 to Jan 2023.

Corpus Christi is the Nation’s Worst Apartment Occupancy Performer

Kim O'Brien
February 22, 2023
U.S. map showing annual rent growth rates by region for Q4 2022, with color-coded categories.
U.S. map showing annual rent growth rates by region for Q4 2022, with color-coded categories.

Great Lakes Apartment Markets Retain Hallmark Consistency

Kim O'Brien
February 20, 2023
Aerial view of South Florida with high-rise buildings, neighborhoods, and the coastline in the background.
Aerial view of South Florida with high-rise buildings, neighborhoods, and the coastline in the background.

Apartment Market Comparison: The South Florida Trio

Kim O'Brien
February 20, 2023
Aerial view of Seattle skyline featuring the Space Needle with Mount Rainier in the background during sunset.
Aerial view of Seattle skyline featuring the Space Needle with Mount Rainier in the background during sunset.

Seattle Apartment Demand Fades from Recent Peaks

Kim O'Brien
February 16, 2023
Map showing U.S. states with units under construction and inventory change percentages, highlighting growth.
Map showing U.S. states with units under construction and inventory change percentages, highlighting growth.

States with Double-Digit Inventory Growth on Tap

Kim O'Brien
February 6, 2023
U.S. map showing rental growth rates by region, with color-coded circles indicating percentage ranges.
U.S. map showing rental growth rates by region, with color-coded circles indicating percentage ranges.

New Lease Trade-Out Varies Along the West Coast

Kim O'Brien
February 3, 2023
Line and bar graph showing year-over-year employment changes in Jackson, MS from Dec 2012 to Dec 2022.
Line and bar graph showing year-over-year employment changes in Jackson, MS from Dec 2012 to Dec 2022.

Jackson, MS is Only U.S. Market Losing Jobs

Kim O'Brien
February 1, 2023
Line graph showing YoY effective asking rent changes for East and West Coast urban areas from 4Q19 to 4Q22.
Line graph showing YoY effective asking rent changes for East and West Coast urban areas from 4Q19 to 4Q22.

East Coast Urban Cores Performing Better than West Coast

Kim O'Brien
January 27, 2023
Line and bar graph showing U.S. resident retention rates from Q4 2013 to Q4 2022, highlighting maintenance of high rates.
Line and bar graph showing U.S. resident retention rates from Q4 2013 to Q4 2022, highlighting maintenance of high rates.

While Faded, Apartment Retention Still Solid in 2022

Kim O'Brien
January 20, 2023
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