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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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Reframing 1st Quarter’s Performance Into Historical Perspective

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7 Takeaways from Interface Student Housing

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Apartment Markets with Positive Annual Demand in 1Q

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Which U.S. Apartment Markets are Low-Risk and Which are High-Reward?

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Class A Apartments Commanding 28% Premium Over Class B Prices

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While Concessions Ticked Up in 4Q, Discounts Remain Limited

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4Q22 Absorption Might Signal a Shift Toward a More Normal 2023

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Fact or Fiction: Urban Core Submarkets

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Student Housing Outlook for 2023