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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

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
Table showing supply and demand for rental units in various U.S. markets for Q3, ranked by supply.
Table showing supply and demand for rental units in various U.S. markets for Q3, ranked by supply.

Texas Leads the Nation for Apartment Supply in 3rd Quarter

Kim O'Brien
October 9, 2024
Table displaying projected employment data for various U.S. markets, including job growth and job gain forecasts.
Table displaying projected employment data for various U.S. markets, including job growth and job gain forecasts.

Nation-Leading Job Growth Expected in These Markets

Kim O'Brien
October 3, 2024
Line graph showing West Coast occupancy rates from Q2 2014 to Q2 2026, highlighting forecasted trends.
Line graph showing West Coast occupancy rates from Q2 2014 to Q2 2026, highlighting forecasted trends.

West Region Apartment Occupancy Forecasted to Increase

Kim O'Brien
September 24, 2024
Chicago skyline with high-rise buildings, greenery in the foreground, and a calm water body reflecting the scene.
Chicago skyline with high-rise buildings, greenery in the foreground, and a calm water body reflecting the scene.

Midwest Markets Report Notably Tight Apartment Occupancy

Kim O'Brien
September 19, 2024
Bar graph showing annual supply in the Desert/Mountains Region from Q2 2014 to Q2 2026, peaking around Q2 2025.
Bar graph showing annual supply in the Desert/Mountains Region from Q2 2014 to Q2 2026, peaking around Q2 2025.

Apartment Supply Set to Triple in Desert/Mountains Region in 2025

Kim O'Brien
September 18, 2024
Two brick buildings with multiple windows, surrounded by trees displaying autumn foliage.
Two brick buildings with multiple windows, surrounded by trees displaying autumn foliage.

Student Housing Pre-Lease Season Ends Below Year-Ago Record

Kim O'Brien
September 16, 2024
Table listing U.S. markets, their rank, and occupancy rates for July 2024, highlighting top markets.
Table listing U.S. markets, their rank, and occupancy rates for July 2024, highlighting top markets.

Some of the Nation’s Tightest Markets are in the Northeast

Kim O'Brien
September 5, 2024
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