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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 displaying average cap rates for various cities and U.S. average in Q3 2022, with Phoenix at 3.6%.

West Region Markets Have Nation’s Lowest Cap Rates

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The Five Largest Apartment Transactions in 3rd Quarter 2022

Line graph showing annual inflation rates from September 2012 to September 2022, peaking at over 8%.

Inflation Eased Again but Still Hovers Near 40-Year Highs

Line graph showing annual inflation rate from June 1980 to June 2022, with fluctuations and a recent increase.

U.S. Inflation Reaches a New 40-Year High

Bar graph comparing Fortune 500 headquarters in 2021 and 2022 by city, with New York leading.

Markets with the Most Fortune 500 Headquarters in 2022

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The Five Largest Apartment Transactions in 1st Quarter

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Apartment Transactions Surge in 4th Quarter

Line graph showing annual inflation rate from Dec 1981 to Dec 2021, peaking above 8% in recent years.

U.S. Inflation Highest Since Early 1980s Recession

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Largest Apartment Projects Scheduled to Complete in 2022