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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

Scatter plot showing YoY Effective Rent Change vs. Occupancy Rate in April 2023 for East Coast markets.
Scatter plot showing YoY Effective Rent Change vs. Occupancy Rate in April 2023 for East Coast markets.

After Pandemic Decline, East Coast Apartment Markets Rebound

Kim O'Brien
May 19, 2023
Line graph comparing year-over-year revenue change for Midland/Odessa, TX (orange) and U.S. average (green) from April 2018 to April 2023.
Line graph comparing year-over-year revenue change for Midland/Odessa, TX (orange) and U.S. average (green) from April 2018 to April 2023.

Midland/Odessa Logs Nation-Leading Apartment Revenue Growth

Kim O'Brien
May 17, 2023
City skyline featuring a mix of modern and historic buildings under a clear blue sky.
City skyline featuring a mix of modern and historic buildings under a clear blue sky.

Suburban Sun Belt Dominates List of High Growth Submarkets

Kim O'Brien
May 17, 2023
Line graph showing new lease trade out trends for Sun Belt, Gateway, and Midwest regions from March 2019 to March 2023.
Line graph showing new lease trade out trends for Sun Belt, Gateway, and Midwest regions from March 2019 to March 2023.

When Apartment Demand Slows, the Nation’s Heartland Shines

Kim O'Brien
May 15, 2023
Table displaying Florida market demand data for Q1 2022 and Q1 2023, comparing changes in demand.
Table displaying Florida market demand data for Q1 2022 and Q1 2023, comparing changes in demand.

Florida Markets with Strong 1Q Demand Tallies

Kim O'Brien
May 8, 2023
Aerial view of a densely populated urban area, showcasing high-rise buildings and intersecting streets.
Aerial view of a densely populated urban area, showcasing high-rise buildings and intersecting streets.

Ranking U.S. Apartment Demand by Geographic Region

Kim O'Brien
April 28, 2023
Table comparing market absorption rates from 2010s to 2023 for various West Coast regions.
Table comparing market absorption rates from 2010s to 2023 for various West Coast regions.

Apartment Demand Lags in West Coast Markets

Kim O'Brien
April 28, 2023
Table displaying quarterly net apartment absorption data from Texas markets for 1Q22 to 1Q23.
Table displaying quarterly net apartment absorption data from Texas markets for 1Q22 to 1Q23.

Texas Apartment Demand Stabilizes in 1Q

Kim O'Brien
April 21, 2023
View of a city street lined with tall buildings, featuring traffic and trees along the sides.
View of a city street lined with tall buildings, featuring traffic and trees along the sides.

U.S. Apartment Market Rallies After 3+ Volatile Years

Kim O'Brien
April 21, 2023
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