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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

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

Charlotte Wheeler
March 6, 2026
Table showing market completions, inventory growth, and occupancy change for 2025 across various cities.
Table showing market completions, inventory growth, and occupancy change for 2025 across various cities.

Big Markets with Modest Apartment Supply Volumes

Charlotte Wheeler
March 3, 2026
Bar chart showing annual change in single-family home prices for various cities in December 2025.
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

Charlotte Wheeler
February 26, 2026
Line graph showing year-over-year effective asking rent changes for Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and U.S. average.
Line graph showing year-over-year effective asking rent changes for Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and U.S. average.

Colorado’s Largest Markets See Some of the Nation’s Steepest Rent Cuts

Charlotte Wheeler
February 25, 2026
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.

Apartment Transactions Trend Up for Third Consecutive Quarter

Charlotte Wheeler
February 17, 2026
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Jan 2024 to Jan 2026, with fluctuations in values.
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Jan 2024 to Jan 2026, with fluctuations in values.

U.S. Labor Market Begins 2026 Stronger Than Expected After 2025’s Weakness

Charlotte Wheeler
February 11, 2026
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Dec 2023 to Dec 2025, with fluctuations.
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Dec 2023 to Dec 2025, with fluctuations.

U.S. Sees Its Smallest December Job Gain Since the Pandemic

Charlotte Wheeler
January 9, 2026
Bar chart showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from November 2023 to November 2025.
Bar chart showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from November 2023 to November 2025.

Volatility Continues in the U.S. Labor Market

Charlotte Wheeler
December 16, 2025
Aerial view of Austin skyline at sunset, featuring skyscrapers and a river lined with trees.
Aerial view of Austin skyline at sunset, featuring skyscrapers and a river lined with trees.

Low Occupancy Rates in Texas Lead to Deep Rent Cuts

Charlotte Wheeler
December 12, 2025
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