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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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Kim O'Brien

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A young woman in a yellow top celebrates while sitting on the floor surrounded by cardboard boxes.

Fall 2026 Pre-Lease Season Makes Notable Improvement in January

Kim O'Brien
February 9, 2026
Line graph showing year-over-year change in U.S. employment by job group: blue collar, white collar, services, and government.
Line graph showing year-over-year change in U.S. employment by job group: blue collar, white collar, services, and government.

Services: The Only Sector Still Gaining Jobs at the End of 2025

Kim O'Brien
February 6, 2026
Table listing major markets projected for apartment supply peaks from Q1 2026 to Q2 2027 with numbers for each market.
Table listing major markets projected for apartment supply peaks from Q1 2026 to Q2 2027 with numbers for each market.

Markets Still Waiting for Apartment Supply to Peak

Kim O'Brien
February 5, 2026
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, round table, and gray upholstered chairs.
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, round table, and gray upholstered chairs.

U.S. Apartment Occupancy Stabilizes as Rent Cuts Ease in January

Kim O'Brien
February 4, 2026
A panoramic view of New York City at sunset, featuring the Empire State Building and a skyline of skyscrapers.
A panoramic view of New York City at sunset, featuring the Empire State Building and a skyline of skyscrapers.

Big Markets Still Seeing Apartment Demand in 4th Quarter

Kim O'Brien
February 2, 2026
New construction buildings with cranes in a suburban area, featuring modern architecture and residential units.
New construction buildings with cranes in a suburban area, featuring modern architecture and residential units.

Apartment Supply Volumes Fall Below Historic Records

Kim O'Brien
January 27, 2026
Two young women unpacking boxes in an apartment, smiling and sharing items.
Two young women unpacking boxes in an apartment, smiling and sharing items.

Fall 2026 Pre-Lease Season Sees a Second Straight Month of Improvement

Kim O'Brien
January 22, 2026
Colorful Victorian buildings on a sloped street in San Francisco, with cityscape in the background.
Colorful Victorian buildings on a sloped street in San Francisco, with cityscape in the background.

Rent Cuts Deepen in 4th Quarter as Demand Volumes Return to Historic Norms

Kim O'Brien
January 8, 2026
Bar chart showing Southeast annual apartment supply compared to scheduled supply from Q3 2017 to Q3 2027.
Bar chart showing Southeast annual apartment supply compared to scheduled supply from Q3 2017 to Q3 2027.

Southeast Apartment Supply Volumes Easing

Kim O'Brien
January 7, 2026
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