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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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Line graph showing monthly changes in effective asking rents for the Carolinas and the US from March 2022 to May 2023.
Line graph showing monthly changes in effective asking rents for the Carolinas and the US from March 2022 to May 2023.

Despite Supply Headwinds, Carolinas Rents Continue to Increase

Kim O'Brien
June 23, 2023
Map of U.S. showing average effective asking rent in various cities.
Map of U.S. showing average effective asking rent in various cities.

Small Markets with Apartment Rents Below $1,000

Kim O'Brien
June 21, 2023
Table comparing primary and secondary real estate markets for May 2023, highlighting month-over-month, year-to-date, and year-over-year changes.
Table comparing primary and secondary real estate markets for May 2023, highlighting month-over-month, year-to-date, and year-over-year changes.

Rent Performance Varies Notably Across Mountains/Desert Markets

Kim O'Brien
June 16, 2023
Line graph showing month-over-month revenue changes for Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, and U.S. from May 2018 to May 2023.
Line graph showing month-over-month revenue changes for Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, and U.S. from May 2018 to May 2023.

Cape Coral-Fort Myers Suffers Nation’s Worst Revenue Decline in May

Kim O'Brien
June 14, 2023
City skyline view featuring tall buildings and a clear sky, observed through a window.
City skyline view featuring tall buildings and a clear sky, observed through a window.

Four Apartment Markets with All-Time High Inventory Growth

Kim O'Brien
June 9, 2023
Bar chart depicting rent collection distribution by market for market-rate apartments in March 2023.
Bar chart depicting rent collection distribution by market for market-rate apartments in March 2023.

Atlanta Rent Collections Trail Most U.S. Markets

Kim O'Brien
June 9, 2023
Scatter plot showing apartment absorption data from 1Q20 to 1Q23, comparing units absorbed to percentage of inventory absorbed.
Scatter plot showing apartment absorption data from 1Q20 to 1Q23, comparing units absorbed to percentage of inventory absorbed.

Sun Belt Dominates List of High Apartment Demand Markets

Kim O'Brien
June 5, 2023
Line graph comparing year-over-year effective rent changes for Albuquerque and the U.S. from April 2018 to April 2023.
Line graph comparing year-over-year effective rent changes for Albuquerque and the U.S. from April 2018 to April 2023.

Albuquerque Rent Growth Doubles National Norm

Kim O'Brien
May 31, 2023
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with various building styles and greenery, showcasing urban architecture.
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with various building styles and greenery, showcasing urban architecture.

Ranking U.S. Apartment Occupancy by Geographic Region

Kim O'Brien
May 19, 2023
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