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Carl Whitaker

Chief Economist and Vice President

Carl Whitaker is a Chief Economist and Vice President with RealPage’s Data Analytics division. At RealPage, Carl has specialized in creating industry presentations, market and submarket trend reports and crafting ways in which data can be more easily consumed and leveraged by clients. Carl holds degrees from the University of North Texas, including a Master of Science in Applied Geography.

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% Annual Inventory Growth for Fort Worth and U.S. Total shows Fort Worth peaking as other markets decline.
% Annual Inventory Growth for Fort Worth and U.S. Total shows Fort Worth peaking as other markets decline.

Fort Worth is Set to See Inventory Growth Reaccelerate

Carl Whitaker
September 25, 2026
Bar graph comparing the percentage of annual demand in Fort Lauderdale to the U.S. average across four quarters.
Bar graph comparing the percentage of annual demand in Fort Lauderdale to the U.S. average across four quarters.

Apartment Demand in Fort Lauderdale Evenly Spread Throughout the Year

Carl Whitaker
September 24, 2026

New Apartment Supply in Detroit Has Gravitated Toward Select Suburbs

Carl Whitaker
September 16, 2026
Graph showing Denver average concessions with bars and line trends from 2010 to 2026, indicating fluctuations.
Graph showing Denver average concessions with bars and line trends from 2010 to 2026, indicating fluctuations.

Denver Concessions Remain Robust, Reflecting Soft Demand and High Supply

Carl Whitaker
September 14, 2026
Graph showing annual employment change in Dallas and percentage of apartment supply delivered from 2016 to 2026.
Graph showing annual employment change in Dallas and percentage of apartment supply delivered from 2016 to 2026.

Dallas Apartment Supply Peaked as Job Growth Slowed, Prolonging a Performance Trough

Carl Whitaker
September 10, 2026
City skyline of Los Angeles at sunset, featuring palm trees in the foreground and skyscrapers in the background.
City skyline of Los Angeles at sunset, featuring palm trees in the foreground and skyscrapers in the background.

The West’s Apartment Market Divide Widens as Regional Leaders and Laggards Pull Further Apart

Carl Whitaker
August 31, 2026
Bar graph showing cumulative changes in effective rents in Columbus from 2015 to 2026 for two periods.
Bar graph showing cumulative changes in effective rents in Columbus from 2015 to 2026 for two periods.

Rent Change in 2nd Half of 2026 Will Be a Key Indicator for Columbus Performance in 2027

Carl Whitaker
August 27, 2026
Dallas skyline at dusk reflecting in a body of water, showcasing various buildings and the iconic observation tower.
Dallas skyline at dusk reflecting in a body of water, showcasing various buildings and the iconic observation tower.

How Record Supply Reshaped the South’s Apartment Markets

Carl Whitaker
August 19, 2026
Chicago skyline with high-rise buildings, greenery in the foreground, and a calm water body reflecting the scene.
Chicago skyline with high-rise buildings, greenery in the foreground, and a calm water body reflecting the scene.

Low Volatility, Limited Upside: What’s Next for Midwest Apartment Markets?

Carl Whitaker
August 17, 2026
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