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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

Chart showing ongoing construction metrics across various markets in the Carolinas, with total units at 81,358.
Chart showing ongoing construction metrics across various markets in the Carolinas, with total units at 81,358.

Apartment Construction Activity Surges in the Carolinas

Kim O'Brien
March 17, 2023
Line graph comparing Las Vegas annual effective asking rent change and U.S. annual effective rent change from Feb 2018 to Feb 2023.
Line graph comparing Las Vegas annual effective asking rent change and U.S. annual effective rent change from Feb 2018 to Feb 2023.

Las Vegas Apartment Operators Resort to Rent Cuts

Kim O'Brien
March 13, 2023
Line chart showing occupancy rates in South, Central, and North Florida from January 2019 to January 2023.
Line chart showing occupancy rates in South, Central, and North Florida from January 2019 to January 2023.

Occupancy Decline Differs Across the Three Florida Regions

Kim O'Brien
March 10, 2023
Cityscape split image: Baltimore's harbor area on the left, D.C.'s Capitol building on the right with traffic.
Cityscape split image: Baltimore's harbor area on the left, D.C.'s Capitol building on the right with traffic.

Apartment Market Comparison: Baltimore vs. Washington, DC

Kim O'Brien
March 6, 2023
Heat map of Dallas showing percentage changes: Frisco 262.3% & 25.3%, Ellis County 32.7% & 21.8%, others.
Heat map of Dallas showing percentage changes: Frisco 262.3% & 25.3%, Ellis County 32.7% & 21.8%, others.

Dallas Submarkets with Prolific Apartment Construction

Kim O'Brien
March 6, 2023
Line graph showing Texas multifamily pipeline from 2000 to 2022. Orange line indicates units under construction; navy line shows permitted units.
Line graph showing Texas multifamily pipeline from 2000 to 2022. Orange line indicates units under construction; navy line shows permitted units.

Texas Apartment Construction and Permitting Reach All-Time Highs

Kim O'Brien
March 3, 2023
A panoramic view of San Francisco skyline with residential buildings and green trees in the foreground.
A panoramic view of San Francisco skyline with residential buildings and green trees in the foreground.

Apartment Market Comparison: The Bay Area Trio

Kim O'Brien
March 1, 2023
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
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