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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 by city in April 2025, with U.S. average at 2.7%.

Home Prices Decline Notably in Tampa, While New York Sees Big Gains

Bar graph comparing the number of Fortune 500 headquarters in 2024 and 2025 by city. New York leads with 49 in 2025.

Markets with the Most Fortune 500 Headquarters in 2025

Bar chart depicting monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from May 2023 to May 2025.

Hiring by U.S. Employers Remains Steady in May

Panoramic view of Charlotte's skyline featuring tall buildings against a clear blue sky.

Charlotte is Set to Reach Peak Apartment Supply in 2nd Quarter 2025

Graph showing Anaheim's quarterly and annual demand with occupancy rates from Q1 2020 to Q1 2025.

Anaheim was the Only Large Apartment Market to Post Net Move-Outs in 1Q25

Modern open-plan living area with a dining table, kitchen, and a comfortable seating area, featuring bright flowers.

Apartment Transactions Ease in 2025’s 1st Quarter

Table showcasing the fastest growing counties in the U.S. by population and year-over-year growth percentages.

Nation’s Fastest-Growing Large Counties are Mostly in Texas and Florida

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

U.S. Labor Market Remains Resilient in April Amid Economic Uncertainty

Table showing monthly effective asking rents for various submarkets in March 2025, with prices ranging from $839 to $997.

Eight Submarkets in the Nation’s Largest Apartment Markets Have Rents Below $1,000