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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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Map showing small U.S. markets with peak apartment supply in 2025, highlighting unit counts per location.
Map showing small U.S. markets with peak apartment supply in 2025, highlighting unit counts per location.

Small Markets Scheduled to Get All-Time High Apartment Supply in 2025

Kim O'Brien
November 13, 2024
Palm trees in the foreground with a city skyline and clear blue sky in the background.
Palm trees in the foreground with a city skyline and clear blue sky in the background.

Florida Apartment Demand Rebounds in 2024, Catching Up to Supply

Kim O'Brien
November 11, 2024
Chart showing U.S. net new apartment supply and supply expansion rate from 1970 to 2024, indicating significant trends.
Chart showing U.S. net new apartment supply and supply expansion rate from 1970 to 2024, indicating significant trends.

Some Perspective on the 50-Year Peak in Apartment Supply Volumes

Kim O'Brien
November 7, 2024
Bar graph displaying Denver annual starts from Q3 2019 to Q3 2024, highlighting trends over time.
Bar graph displaying Denver annual starts from Q3 2019 to Q3 2024, highlighting trends over time.

Denver Apartment Construction Starts Plunge

Kim O'Brien
November 5, 2024
Houston skyline featuring various tall buildings, with clouds and green trees in the foreground.
Houston skyline featuring various tall buildings, with clouds and green trees in the foreground.

Apartment Supply Peaks in Houston

Kim O'Brien
October 31, 2024
Bar graph showing annual inventory growth for Texas submarkets, with Austin at 8.9%, DFW at 4.4%, Houston at 3.3%, and San Antonio at 4.8%.
Bar graph showing annual inventory growth for Texas submarkets, with Austin at 8.9%, DFW at 4.4%, Houston at 3.3%, and San Antonio at 4.8%.

Half of the Submarkets in Texas Growing Faster Than U.S. Average

Kim O'Brien
October 23, 2024
Aerial view of Dallas skyline at sunset, with buildings and a river reflecting warm colors.
Aerial view of Dallas skyline at sunset, with buildings and a river reflecting warm colors.

Texas Apartment Starts Hit 14-Year Low in 3rd Quarter

Kim O'Brien
October 21, 2024
Bar graph showing Nashville's annual demand for housing units vs. year-over-year employment change from 2018 to 2024.
Bar graph showing Nashville's annual demand for housing units vs. year-over-year employment change from 2018 to 2024.

Nashville Apartment Demand Peaks as Job Growth Slows

Kim O'Brien
October 21, 2024
Bar graph depicting annual supply of Portland, ME from 3Q 2019 to 3Q 2024, showing increasing trend.
Bar graph depicting annual supply of Portland, ME from 3Q 2019 to 3Q 2024, showing increasing trend.

Apartment Supply Surges in Portland in 2024

Kim O'Brien
October 16, 2024
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