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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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A modern living area featuring light wooden furniture, a gray sofa, and an entryway in the background.

Small Apartment Markets Where Supply is Holding Back Occupancy

Kim O'Brien
November 17, 2023
Line graph comparing under construction inventory changes in Savannah, GA, and the U.S. from Q4 2010 to Q3 2023.
Line graph comparing under construction inventory changes in Savannah, GA, and the U.S. from Q4 2010 to Q3 2023.

Savannah Apartment Inventory Surges

Kim O'Brien
November 15, 2023
Bar chart comparing QoQ change in effective asking rents for Florida and U.S. average from 2Q22 to 3Q23.
Bar chart comparing QoQ change in effective asking rents for Florida and U.S. average from 2Q22 to 3Q23.

Florida Apartment Performance Slows Notably

Kim O'Brien
November 10, 2023
Bar chart showing the percentage of submarkets with year-over-year rent cuts in major Texas markets from 3Q18 to 3Q23.
Bar chart showing the percentage of submarkets with year-over-year rent cuts in major Texas markets from 3Q18 to 3Q23.

Apartment Demand Is Strong in Texas, but So Are Rent Cuts

Kim O'Brien
November 6, 2023
Aerial view of Austin skyline at sunset, featuring skyscrapers and a river lined with trees.
Aerial view of Austin skyline at sunset, featuring skyscrapers and a river lined with trees.

Record Supply Softens Occupancy and Leads to Rent Cuts in Austin

Kim O'Brien
November 1, 2023
A skyline view of Washington, D.C., featuring the Capitol Building, nearby greenery, and urban architecture.
A skyline view of Washington, D.C., featuring the Capitol Building, nearby greenery, and urban architecture.

DC Dominates List of Best-Performing Urban Core Apartment Submarkets

Kim O'Brien
October 27, 2023
Infographic presenting Portland's rental market data, including supply, demand, rates, and trends through Q3 2023.
Infographic presenting Portland's rental market data, including supply, demand, rates, and trends through Q3 2023.

Portland Apartment Market Fundamentals Stumble

Kim O'Brien
October 27, 2023
U.S. map illustrating 5-year rent change by state, with varying shades of blue representing different rent trends.
U.S. map illustrating 5-year rent change by state, with varying shades of blue representing different rent trends.

Small Apartment Markets with Nation-Leading Rent Hikes

Kim O'Brien
October 25, 2023
Modern apartment building with balconies, contrasting textures, under a blue and cloudy sky.
Modern apartment building with balconies, contrasting textures, under a blue and cloudy sky.

East Coast Gateway Apartment Markets Outperforming West Coast

Kim O'Brien
October 23, 2023
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