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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 year-over-year multifamily permit changes in various U.S. cities. Atlanta leads with 223%.
Bar graph showing year-over-year multifamily permit changes in various U.S. cities. Atlanta leads with 223%.

Permits Doubled YOY in Three Key Apartment Markets

Charlotte Wheeler
January 16, 2023
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Four professionals in business attire engaged in discussion around a conference table in a modern office.

U.S. Labor Market Remains Stronger Than Expected

Charlotte Wheeler
January 10, 2023
Line graph showing annual change in average hourly earnings and annual inflation rate from Nov 2012 to Nov 2022.
Line graph showing annual change in average hourly earnings and annual inflation rate from Nov 2012 to Nov 2022.

Inflation Continues to Outstrip Wage Increases

Charlotte Wheeler
January 5, 2023
Bar graph displaying unemployment rates by market, showing Miami with the lowest at 1.5%, and Las Vegas the highest at 5.6%.
Bar graph displaying unemployment rates by market, showing Miami with the lowest at 1.5%, and Las Vegas the highest at 5.6%.

Miami Records Lowest Unemployment Among Major Markets

Charlotte Wheeler
January 3, 2023
Aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona skyline with modern buildings and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona skyline with modern buildings and mountains in the background.

Phoenix’s Apartment Rent Growth Slips to Decade Low

Charlotte Wheeler
December 30, 2022
Facade of a multi-story residential building with balconies and large windows in a modern design.
Facade of a multi-story residential building with balconies and large windows in a modern design.

Largest Apartment Projects Scheduled to Complete in 2023

Charlotte Wheeler
December 16, 2022
Bar chart displaying average cap rates for various cities and U.S. average in Q3 2022, with Phoenix at 3.6%.
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

Charlotte Wheeler
December 5, 2022
A narrow street lined with red brick buildings and fire escapes, featuring greenery and a parked car.
A narrow street lined with red brick buildings and fire escapes, featuring greenery and a parked car.

The Five Largest Apartment Transactions in 3rd Quarter 2022

Charlotte Wheeler
November 21, 2022
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