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Kim O'Brien

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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 year-over-year effective asking rent change for Las Vegas and the U.S. from Jan 2015 to Jun 2025.
Line graph showing year-over-year effective asking rent change for Las Vegas and the U.S. from Jan 2015 to Jun 2025.

Rent Cuts Continue Across Las Vegas in September

Kim O'Brien
November 4, 2025
Bar graph showing Florida apartment supply from 2004 to 2026, with data for scheduled supply highlighted.
Bar graph showing Florida apartment supply from 2004 to 2026, with data for scheduled supply highlighted.

Though Easing, Florida Apartment Supply is Expected to Remain Robust in 2026

Kim O'Brien
October 31, 2025
Colorful Victorian buildings on a sloped street in San Francisco, with cityscape in the background.
Colorful Victorian buildings on a sloped street in San Francisco, with cityscape in the background.

San Francisco Apartment Market Leads the Nation for Rent Growth

Kim O'Brien
October 30, 2025
Cozy living room with a blue sofa, coffee table, and balcony view, featuring modern decor and natural lighting.
Cozy living room with a blue sofa, coffee table, and balcony view, featuring modern decor and natural lighting.

U.S. Apartment Demand Fell Notably Short of Supply in 3rd Quarter

Kim O'Brien
October 28, 2025
A city skyline view featuring modern and historical buildings, with a prominent red sculpture in the foreground.
A city skyline view featuring modern and historical buildings, with a prominent red sculpture in the foreground.

Apartment Operators Cut Rents in San Antonio Amid Record Supply

Kim O'Brien
October 24, 2025
Line and bar graph showing Columbus quarterly and annual demand from Q3 2020 to Q3 2025.
Line and bar graph showing Columbus quarterly and annual demand from Q3 2020 to Q3 2025.

Columbus Sees the Most Demand in the Midwest in 3rd Quarter

Kim O'Brien
October 23, 2025
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Crowd of diverse people walking in a busy urban area on a sunny day, blurred in foreground.

How Generational Shifts Are Reshaping the Rental Market

Kim O'Brien
October 22, 2025
Line graph comparing annual revenue growth of Augusta and the U.S. from September 2020 to September 2025.
Line graph comparing annual revenue growth of Augusta and the U.S. from September 2020 to September 2025.

Augusta Logs the Most Revenue Growth in the Southeast

Kim O'Brien
October 14, 2025
Bar graph comparing monthly effective asking rents for San Antonio, Memphis, and Greensboro for September 2015, 2020, and 2025.
Bar graph comparing monthly effective asking rents for San Antonio, Memphis, and Greensboro for September 2015, 2020, and 2025.

Three Most Affordable Large Apartment Markets in September 2025

Kim O'Brien
October 10, 2025
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