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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

A panoramic view of New York City at sunset, featuring the Empire State Building and a skyline of skyscrapers.
A panoramic view of New York City at sunset, featuring the Empire State Building and a skyline of skyscrapers.

Northeast Rent Growth Remains Positive, but Momentum Trails 2025 Levels

Carl Whitaker
August 10, 2026
Bar chart showing % inventory growth in apartment supply by area in Charlotte since 2020, highlighting North Charlotte.
Bar chart showing % inventory growth in apartment supply by area in Charlotte since 2020, highlighting North Charlotte.

Charlotte’s Supply Impact Has Been Dispersed but Concentrated

Carl Whitaker
July 31, 2026
Bar graph showing Boston market-rate apartment unit starts from 2010 to 2026, peaking in 2018.
Bar graph showing Boston market-rate apartment unit starts from 2010 to 2026, peaking in 2018.

Boston Apartment Starts at Lowest Point in Over a Decade

Carl Whitaker
July 23, 2026
Bar chart depicting year-over-year effective asking rent change in Baltimore from 2017 to 2026.
Bar chart depicting year-over-year effective asking rent change in Baltimore from 2017 to 2026.

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

Carl Whitaker
July 21, 2026
Bar chart showing quarterly changes in effective asking rents in Austin from Q3 2022 to Q2 2026.
Bar chart showing quarterly changes in effective asking rents in Austin from Q3 2022 to Q2 2026.

Rents Increase in Austin for the First Time in Nearly Four Years

Carl Whitaker
July 15, 2026
Bar graph comparing month-over-month effective asking rent changes for 2026 and 2010s cycle average throughout the year.
Bar graph comparing month-over-month effective asking rent changes for 2026 and 2010s cycle average throughout the year.

Anaheim Remains One of the Nation's Most Stable Apartment Markets

Carl Whitaker
July 9, 2026
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A couple carrying moving boxes in a bright, empty room with wooden floors and plants.

Six Takeaways from the NMHC Annual Meeting

Carl Whitaker
February 10, 2026
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Cozy apartment interior with a bed and couch, featuring a skyline view of the river and city buildings.

Potential Tailwinds for the U.S. Apartment Market in 2026

Carl Whitaker
January 16, 2026
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Contemporary apartment buildings with glass balconies and modern architecture, surrounded by greenery.

Potential Headwinds for the U.S. Apartment Market in 2026

Carl Whitaker
January 9, 2026
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