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Charlotte Wheeler

Real Estate Writer

Charlotte Wheeler is a Real Estate Writer for RealPage, Inc., where she leverages her extensive experience in market research to produce apartment market insights. Charlotte also serves as a copy editor for RealPage’s market reports, focused on ensuring accuracy and clarity of data and analysis. Prior to joining RealPage in 2009, Charlotte specialized in research at a commercial real estate firm and at the Dallas Regional Chamber. Charlotte holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance and a master’s degree in political economy from the University of Texas at Dallas.

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Charlotte Wheeler

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Fastest Growing U.S. Metros in 2025

Table listing markets with no apartments under construction, including occupancy and rent change data for February 2026.

Apartment Markets Where Apartment Construction Activity Has Dried Up

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Markets with the Nation’s Lowest and Highest Unemployment Rates

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Historic Decline in Net International Migration Slows U.S. Population Growth

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Los Angeles Set to Reach Peak Apartment Supply in 2026

Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Feb 2024 to Feb 2026, with seasonally adjusted data.

U.S. Records Steep Job Losses in February, Contrary to Economists’ Expectations

Table showing market completions, inventory growth, and occupancy change for 2025 across various cities.

Big Markets with Modest Apartment Supply Volumes

Bar chart showing annual change in single-family home prices for various cities in December 2025.

Chicago and New York See Nation’s Biggest Gains in Home Prices