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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

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Bright, empty room with large window, light wooden flooring, and a radiator, separated by an open doorway.

U.S. Apartment Occupancy Hits Decade Low

Kim O'Brien
January 31, 2024
Line graph showing year-over-year change in effective asking rents for small and major markets from June 2019 to December 2023.
Line graph showing year-over-year change in effective asking rents for small and major markets from June 2019 to December 2023.

Rent Growth in Smaller Apartment Markets Outperforms Larger Metros

Kim O'Brien
January 29, 2024
Spacious, modern apartment with wooden flooring, large windows, and a sleek kitchen. Bright, open layout.
Spacious, modern apartment with wooden flooring, large windows, and a sleek kitchen. Bright, open layout.

Markets Where 4Q Apartment Demand Outpaced Pre-COVID Norms

Kim O'Brien
January 26, 2024
Map of the U.S. showing 2023 housing demand units in key cities, with Houston at 15,606 units highlighted.
Map of the U.S. showing 2023 housing demand units in key cities, with Houston at 15,606 units highlighted.

Top-Performing Apartment Demand Markets in 2023

Kim O'Brien
January 22, 2024
Modern apartment interior featuring a dining table, kitchen area, stairs, and stylish living space.
Modern apartment interior featuring a dining table, kitchen area, stairs, and stylish living space.

Our Economists’ Picks for Favorite Apartment Markets in 2024

Kim O'Brien
January 22, 2024
Line graph comparing year-over-year job growth in Texas and U.S. average from Nov 2021 to Nov 2023.
Line graph comparing year-over-year job growth in Texas and U.S. average from Nov 2021 to Nov 2023.

Strong Job Growth in Texas Spurs Household Formation

Kim O'Brien
January 17, 2024
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A person reviews architectural plans on a table, holding a pen and a tablet, with various papers spread out.

2024 Apartment Supply Scheduled to Outweigh 2023

Kim O'Brien
January 15, 2024
USA map highlighting top occupancy change markets in 2023, showing changes in basis points and December occupancy rates.
USA map highlighting top occupancy change markets in 2023, showing changes in basis points and December occupancy rates.

Apartment Markets Where Occupancy Persisted in 2023

Kim O'Brien
January 8, 2024
Map showing top U.S. markets for rent growth in 2023, with percentages next to each city.
Map showing top U.S. markets for rent growth in 2023, with percentages next to each city.

Apartment Rent Growth Leaders for Calendar 2023

Kim O'Brien
January 4, 2024
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