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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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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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A sunlit street lined with palm trees and tall buildings, creating a calm, early morning atmosphere.

Record Apartment Demand Boosts Occupancy in Myrtle Beach

Kim O'Brien
July 11, 2025
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A construction worker lifts a long steel beam at sunset, with cranes and a building site in the background.

More than 500,000 U.S. Apartments Have Been Delayed Since 2018

Kim O'Brien
July 2, 2025
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Aerial view of Miami's coastline, featuring high-rise buildings, marinas, and turquoise waters.

Miami Apartment Market Regains the South Florida Occupancy Spotlight

Kim O'Brien
June 25, 2025
Bar chart comparing annual absorption and supply across various regions, highlighting Desert/Mountains.
Bar chart comparing annual absorption and supply across various regions, highlighting Desert/Mountains.

Demand Outpaces Supply by Over 10% in Desert/Mountains Region

Kim O'Brien
June 24, 2025
Graph showing U.S. Annual Demand and Unit Starts from Q1 2009 to Q1 2025 with a trendline for Demand-to-Starts Ratio.
Graph showing U.S. Annual Demand and Unit Starts from Q1 2009 to Q1 2025 with a trendline for Demand-to-Starts Ratio.

Three Times More Apartments Absorbed than Started This Year

Kim O'Brien
June 20, 2025
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