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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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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
Bar graph illustrating the U.S. working age population (ages 15-64) from 1972 to 2023, showing an upward trend.
Bar graph illustrating the U.S. working age population (ages 15-64) from 1972 to 2023, showing an upward trend.

There Are 73 Million More Working-Age Residents Today Than in the 70s

Carl Whitaker
September 18, 2023
Table showing effective rent, occupancy rates, and construction data for Montana markets, with year-over-year changes.
Table showing effective rent, occupancy rates, and construction data for Montana markets, with year-over-year changes.

Montana Multifamily Markets Worth Attention

Carl Whitaker
August 18, 2023
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New construction buildings with cranes in a suburban area, featuring modern architecture and residential units.

How Far is Each Market Past Peak Apartment Construction?

Carl Whitaker
August 15, 2023
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Panoramic view of a city skyline at sunset, featuring high-rise buildings and residential neighborhoods.

Using Year-to-Date Figures to Better Understand Today’s Apartment Fundamentals

Carl Whitaker
July 17, 2023
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A person holding a smartphone in one hand while analyzing stock market data on a laptop screen.

3rd Quarter 2023 Forecast Update

Carl Whitaker
July 13, 2023
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