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

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How Record Supply Reshaped the South’s Apartment Markets

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

New Apartment Supply in Cleveland Continues to Deliver at a Snail's Pace

Annual Rent Growth in Cincinnati is on a 16-Year Streak

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Northeast Rent Growth Remains Positive, but Momentum Trails 2025 Levels

Charlotte’s Supply Impact Has Been Dispersed but Concentrated

Boston Apartment Starts at Lowest Point in Over a Decade

Baltimore Rents are Growing Again After a Brief Pause in 1st Quarter