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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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Table displaying apartment demand and supply data for various markets in Q2 2025.
Table displaying apartment demand and supply data for various markets in Q2 2025.

Big Markets with Record High Apartment Demand

Kim O'Brien
August 12, 2025
Construction site of a multi-story building with wooden frames and scaffolding, surrounded by workers and equipment.
Construction site of a multi-story building with wooden frames and scaffolding, surrounded by workers and equipment.

U.S. Apartment Construction Activity at a Decade Low

Kim O'Brien
August 11, 2025
Two construction workers, one with a clipboard, oversee a building site with scaffolding and workers.
Two construction workers, one with a clipboard, oversee a building site with scaffolding and workers.

U.S. Apartment Supply Falls as Demand Ramps Up

Kim O'Brien
August 7, 2025
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View of a historic street lined with brownstone buildings and modern skyscrapers in the background under a blue sky.

Resiliency Continues Across the U.S. Apartment Market

Kim O'Brien
August 5, 2025
Bar graph showing Southeast Region annual demand from Q2 2017 to Q2 2025, highlighting fluctuations in demand.
Bar graph showing Southeast Region annual demand from Q2 2017 to Q2 2025, highlighting fluctuations in demand.

Southeast Apartment Demand Reaches its Highest Level in Decades

Kim O'Brien
August 5, 2025
Bar chart showing absorption rates for various U.S. regions, highlighting Texas and Midwest as highest.
Bar chart showing absorption rates for various U.S. regions, highlighting Texas and Midwest as highest.

Carolinas Region Absorbs 7% of its Existing Apartment Base

Kim O'Brien
July 29, 2025
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A city skyline with digital dollar signs and network lines overlaying, representing financial technology.

Concession Values are Up, but the Number of Units Offering Discounts Has Faded

Kim O'Brien
July 21, 2025
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A brick pathway beside a body of water, lined with residential buildings and blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Baltimore Apartment Demand Hits a Record in 2nd Quarter

Kim O'Brien
July 18, 2025
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Bright living room with a grey sofa, potted plants, and wooden furniture. Large window lets in natural light.

Though Still at Record Levels, Quarterly Apartment Supply Keeps Falling

Kim O'Brien
July 16, 2025
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