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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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Bar chart showing annual change in single-family home prices for various cities in December, with Miami at 15.9%.

Southeast Markets Continue to Lead in Home Price Gains

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Apartment Performance by Product Class Narrows

Bar chart displaying average cap rates for various cities, with Cleveland at 5.58% highest and San Jose at 3.59% lowest.

Midwest Markets Have Some of Nation’s Highest Cap Rates

Bar chart displaying demand for units in various cities for Q4 2022, with Cape Coral-Fort Myers leading.

This Small Florida Market Led the Nation in 4th Quarter Apartment Demand

A line graph showing the annual inflation rate from January 2013 to January 2023, peaking around mid-2022.

Inflation Continues Downward Trend

Modern apartment building with multiple glass balconies and large windows against a clear sky.

The Five Largest Apartment Transactions in 4th Quarter 2022

A diverse group of six individuals sit in a row, holding resumes, nervously waiting for an interview.

U.S. Job Growth Surprisingly Strong in January

Line graph showing annual and monthly changes in single-family home prices from November 2019 to November 2022.

Single-Family Home Price Increases Continue to Deflate

Bar chart showing job changes by sector from February 2020 to December 2022, with Professional Services at 1,033K.

Leisure/Hospitality Jobs Remain Well Below Pre-Pandemic Levels