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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 Sept 2023 to Sept 2025, with fluctuating values.
Bar graph showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from Sept 2023 to Sept 2025, with fluctuating values.

U.S. Employers Added More Jobs Than Expected in September

Charlotte Wheeler
November 20, 2025
A panoramic view of Austin's skyline, featuring tall buildings and trees along a broad street under a blue sky.
A panoramic view of Austin's skyline, featuring tall buildings and trees along a broad street under a blue sky.

Austin Apartment Completions Set to Drop Dramatically in 2026

Charlotte Wheeler
November 17, 2025
View of a historic street lined with brownstone buildings and modern skyscrapers in the background under a blue sky.
View of a historic street lined with brownstone buildings and modern skyscrapers in the background under a blue sky.

Apartment Transactions Continue to Rise in 2025’s 3rd Quarter

Charlotte Wheeler
November 10, 2025
Table showing major markets with 3%+ forecasted rent growth for 2026, listing rent changes for 2025.
Table showing major markets with 3%+ forecasted rent growth for 2026, listing rent changes for 2025.

Apartment Markets Expecting the Largest Rent Increases in 2026

Charlotte Wheeler
November 6, 2025
Table displaying major markets with sustained rent growth, showing low, high, variance, and average rent growth rates.
Table displaying major markets with sustained rent growth, showing low, high, variance, and average rent growth rates.

Nine Major Markets Record Sustained Annual Rent Growth for Five Years

Charlotte Wheeler
October 21, 2025
Houston skyline featuring various tall buildings, with clouds and green trees in the foreground.
Houston skyline featuring various tall buildings, with clouds and green trees in the foreground.

Texas is Home to Most of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities

Charlotte Wheeler
October 13, 2025
Bar graph showing the 2026 job change forecast for various cities, with Austin at 1.6% and U.S. average at 0.4%.
Bar graph showing the 2026 job change forecast for various cities, with Austin at 1.6% and U.S. average at 0.4%.

Sun Belt Markets – and Salt Lake City – Dominate 2026 Job Growth Leaderboard

Charlotte Wheeler
October 3, 2025
Line graph showing monthly effective asking rent changes for San Jose and the U.S. from Aug 2023 to Aug 2025.
Line graph showing monthly effective asking rent changes for San Jose and the U.S. from Aug 2023 to Aug 2025.

San Jose’s Eight-Month Rent Growth Streak Comes to an End

Charlotte Wheeler
September 25, 2025
Bar chart comparing annual price changes for various categories from July to August.
Bar chart comparing annual price changes for various categories from July to August.

Cost of Food and Housing Contributes to Inflation Upturn in August

Charlotte Wheeler
September 11, 2025
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