Skip to content
RealPage Analytics Blog Authors

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.

Meet the Team

Kim O'Brien

Line graph comparing occupancy rates in the Upper Midwest and U.S. average from May 2022 to May 2024.
Line graph comparing occupancy rates in the Upper Midwest and U.S. average from May 2022 to May 2024.

Strong Occupancy Persists in the Upper Midwest

Kim O'Brien
June 7, 2024
Table showing annual supply, U.S. supply share, and inventory growth by region for 2024.
Table showing annual supply, U.S. supply share, and inventory growth by region for 2024.

Desert/Mountains Among the Nation’s Fastest Growing Apartment Regions

Kim O'Brien
June 3, 2024
Line graph showing the relationship between true rent change, occupancy, new leases, and renewal leases from April 2019 to April 2024.
Line graph showing the relationship between true rent change, occupancy, new leases, and renewal leases from April 2019 to April 2024.

Strength Returns to Boston’s Apartment Market

Kim O'Brien
May 24, 2024
Cleveland skyline featuring modern and historic buildings at dusk, with a bridge in the foreground.
Cleveland skyline featuring modern and historic buildings at dusk, with a bridge in the foreground.

Apartment Revenue Growth Sizable in Cleveland

Kim O'Brien
May 24, 2024
Bar graph displaying average occupancy rates for various U.S. regions in April 2024, showing Mid-Atlantic prominently.
Bar graph displaying average occupancy rates for various U.S. regions in April 2024, showing Mid-Atlantic prominently.

Mid-Atlantic Apartment Markets Log Limited Supply and Solid Occupancy

Kim O'Brien
May 20, 2024
Aerial view of Portland, Oregon featuring the Hawthorne Bridge over the Willamette River and city skyline.
Aerial view of Portland, Oregon featuring the Hawthorne Bridge over the Willamette River and city skyline.

Once-Strong Apartment Fundamentals in Portland Slump Among Nation’s Weakest

Kim O'Brien
May 13, 2024
Bar chart showing median year-over-year effective rent growth by new supply expansion rate for Class A, B, and C properties.
Bar chart showing median year-over-year effective rent growth by new supply expansion rate for Class A, B, and C properties.

High Supply Submarkets Log Deepest Rent Cuts in Class B and C Stock

Kim O'Brien
May 13, 2024
Line graph showing inventory growth trends for U.S. and West Region from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024.
Line graph showing inventory growth trends for U.S. and West Region from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024.

West Region Inventory Growth Trails U.S. Average

Kim O'Brien
May 10, 2024
Line graph showing cumulative inventory growth since 2019 for major U.S. markets, ranked by cumulative supply.
Line graph showing cumulative inventory growth since 2019 for major U.S. markets, ranked by cumulative supply.

Inventory Growth Sizable Among Carolinas Markets

Kim O'Brien
May 6, 2024
Market Updates. Experts insights. Q&A.
LIVE MARKET OUTLOOK WEBCASTS
Register Now
Featured Partner - PREA
Featured Partner - ULI
Featured Partner - NMHC
Featured Partner - NAA
Featured Partner - MBA
Featured Partner - JCHS