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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

Map of Midwest U.S. showing year-over-year effective asking rent changes in 2023 by quartile, with varying dot sizes.
Map of Midwest U.S. showing year-over-year effective asking rent changes in 2023 by quartile, with varying dot sizes.

2023 Rent Growth Especially Strong in Some Midwest Markets

Kim O'Brien
March 4, 2024
Golden Gate Bridge spans a bay at sunset, with San Francisco skyline in the background under a clear sky.
Golden Gate Bridge spans a bay at sunset, with San Francisco skyline in the background under a clear sky.

San Francisco Bucks National Trend with Occupancy Growth

Kim O'Brien
March 1, 2024
Cityscape of Milwaukee featuring a river, various buildings, and reflections on the water.
Cityscape of Milwaukee featuring a river, various buildings, and reflections on the water.

Milwaukee Sneaks into a Top Performance Spot

Kim O'Brien
February 26, 2024
Table displaying annual absorption, U.S. share and indexed absorption by region, including Carolinas and Texas.
Table displaying annual absorption, U.S. share and indexed absorption by region, including Carolinas and Texas.

West Coast Logged Tepid Apartment Demand in 2023

Kim O'Brien
February 26, 2024
Scatter plot showing annual effective rent change vs annual net inventory change for various US regions in 2024.
Scatter plot showing annual effective rent change vs annual net inventory change for various US regions in 2024.

East Coast Rent Growth Forecasted Ahead of the U.S. in 2024

Kim O'Brien
February 19, 2024
Bar graph showing average occupancy rates in the Southeast region from Q4 2013 to Q4 2023, increasing overall.
Bar graph showing average occupancy rates in the Southeast region from Q4 2013 to Q4 2023, increasing overall.

Big Supply in the Southeast Drags Down Apartment Occupancy

Kim O'Brien
February 12, 2024
Sunset over Miami skyline, featuring high-rise buildings along a river with a curved road and palm trees.
Sunset over Miami skyline, featuring high-rise buildings along a river with a curved road and palm trees.

Cresting Revenues in Florida Apartments Now at a Trough

Kim O'Brien
February 12, 2024
Table displaying 2023 annual effective rent change and apartment inventory growth for various Florida markets.
Table displaying 2023 annual effective rent change and apartment inventory growth for various Florida markets.

Deep Rent Cuts in Some Florida Markets in 2023

Kim O'Brien
February 5, 2024
Line graph showing annual changes in asking rents from 2015 to 2023 for All Apartments, Class A, B, and C.
Line graph showing annual changes in asking rents from 2015 to 2023 for All Apartments, Class A, B, and C.

Harvard Reports Growing Cost Burdens, Even as Rental Market Cools

Kim O'Brien
February 2, 2024
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