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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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Line graph comparing year-over-year effective asking rent changes for Springfield, MA and U.S. average from 2015 to 2023.

Rent Growth in Springfield, MA Defies U.S. Trends

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The Five Largest Apartment Transactions in 2nd Quarter 2023

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Jackson Ranks Among Nation’s Top 10 for Rent Growth

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Pandemic Darling Boise City Sees Apartment Fundamentals Slump to Decade Lows

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U.S. Inflation Ticks Up for First Time in a Year