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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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Carl Whitaker

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A person interacting with a laptop, with digital icons representing people surrounding their hand.

Employment Growth Slows in Interest Rate Sensitive Job Sectors

Carl Whitaker
May 20, 2024
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Aerial view of a city skyline at sunset, featuring modern buildings and highways with light traffic.

Big Apartment Demand in Texas Outdone by Heavy Supply

Carl Whitaker
April 17, 2024
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Busy New York City street with yellow taxis and the Empire State Building in the background, reflecting on wet pavement.

Key Forecast Themes for 2024

Carl Whitaker
January 5, 2024
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Two men in suits at a table with charts and a miniature house model discussing real estate.

What We Got Right - and Wrong - About the Apartment Market in 2023

Carl Whitaker
December 22, 2023
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Five distinct suburban houses in a row, showcasing varied architectural styles and colors, along a grassy sidewalk.

Comparing Suburban Apartments by Price Point

Carl Whitaker
December 8, 2023
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Brightly lit bedroom with two beds, a desk, and shelving, featuring plants and large windows.

The Nation’s Strongest Student Housing Regions

Carl Whitaker
November 27, 2023
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Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale, featuring tall buildings, palm trees, and a vibrant urban landscape.

Comparing Markets by Strength of Apartment Lease-Up Absorption

Carl Whitaker
October 26, 2023
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A close-up of a hand typing on a laptop, overlaid with financial data graphs and progress indicators.

2024 U.S. Apartment Market Forecast

Carl Whitaker
October 11, 2023
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City skyline view at dusk, featuring high-rise buildings and a warm sunset in the background.

Submarkets With Low Inventory Growth Maintaining Rent Increases

Carl Whitaker
October 10, 2023
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