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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

Table showing West Coast markets with the most apartment starts in Q2 2025, listing total starts and earliest year.
Table showing West Coast markets with the most apartment starts in Q2 2025, listing total starts and earliest year.

Multifamily Starts Plummet in West Coast Markets

Kim O'Brien
September 17, 2025
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Aerial view of a coastal area featuring modern waterfront buildings, a pier, and a bridge over water.

Virginia Beach Outperforms Other South Region Apartment Markets

Kim O'Brien
September 16, 2025
Bar graph showing annual supply data for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region from 2010 to 2030.
Bar graph showing annual supply data for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region from 2010 to 2030.

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Markets Set to See New Supply Linger Longer

Kim O'Brien
September 15, 2025
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A businessman using a tablet with icons representing real estate, finance, and analytics displayed above.

Big Apartment Markets with the Most Concessions in August

Kim O'Brien
September 9, 2025
A person in a suit holds a rolled blueprint and an orange hard hat, with a construction site in the background.
A person in a suit holds a rolled blueprint and an orange hard hat, with a construction site in the background.

10 U.S. Apartment Markets Set to See Deliveries Increase Next Year

Kim O'Brien
September 5, 2025
Row of historic apartment buildings with fire escapes, against a clear blue sky.
Row of historic apartment buildings with fire escapes, against a clear blue sky.

U.S. Apartment Market Softens in August

Kim O'Brien
September 3, 2025
Chart showing U.S. markets with highest job growth since February 2020, led by Myrtle Beach, SC at 25.1%.
Chart showing U.S. markets with highest job growth since February 2020, led by Myrtle Beach, SC at 25.1%.

Carolinas Home to Top Job Growth Markets in Recent Years

Kim O'Brien
August 29, 2025
Chart showing year-over-year effective rent change among top 50 U.S. metros, with data for Q2 2025 highlighted.
Chart showing year-over-year effective rent change among top 50 U.S. metros, with data for Q2 2025 highlighted.

Low Volatility Characteristic of Midwest Apartment Markets

Kim O'Brien
August 26, 2025
Line graph showing occupancy rates for New York area versus U.S. average from July 2015 to July 2025.
Line graph showing occupancy rates for New York area versus U.S. average from July 2015 to July 2025.

New York Apartment Occupancy Holds Strong

Kim O'Brien
August 21, 2025
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