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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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Modern apartment building with multiple floors and balconies, featuring a mix of red and neutral-colored facades.

Apartment Demand Reaches Recent High, But Still Below Long-Term Norm

Carl Whitaker
July 10, 2023
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Three adjacent buildings featuring brick and red facades, with fire escapes and window air conditioning units.

Apartment Residents Shopping at a Seasonally Normal Rate

Carl Whitaker
June 20, 2023
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Modern student housing complex with landscaped grounds, tall buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Student Housing Rent Growth in Double Digits at Key Schools

Carl Whitaker
June 12, 2023
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Group of five young college students sitting on stairs, holding books and smiling.

Purpose-Built Student Housing Rent Growth Outperforms Conventional Sector

Carl Whitaker
June 7, 2023
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View of a city street lined with tall buildings, featuring traffic and trees along the sides.

Reframing 1st Quarter’s Performance Into Historical Perspective

Carl Whitaker
May 3, 2023
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Four young adults are collaborating around a table with a laptop and notes, smiling and engaged.

7 Takeaways from Interface Student Housing

Carl Whitaker
April 19, 2023
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Bar chart showing quarterly and annual absorption rates and historical occupancy for various markets.

Apartment Markets with Positive Annual Demand in 1Q

Carl Whitaker
April 7, 2023
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High-angle view of towering skyscrapers and historic buildings against a clear blue sky.

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

Carl Whitaker
March 24, 2023
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Modern apartment building surrounded by trees, captured under bright sunlight against a clear blue sky.

Class A Apartments Commanding 28% Premium Over Class B Prices

Carl Whitaker
March 14, 2023
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