Multifamily Talks
Welcome to Multifamily Talks – a property management podcast series featuring personal stories from Multifamily Industry insiders, their thoughts on the industry, and what they see on the horizon.
Multifamily Talks Live: 2025 Mid-Year Market Check-In
Halfway through 2025, what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in the multifamily market? Join RealPage Industry Principal Krista Hurley and Chief Economist Carl Whitaker for a mid-year check-in to explore the trends, data, and developments shaping the industry right now.
From rent growth and supply pipelines to shifting regional dynamics and evolving renter behaviors, Carl will break down what’s driving performance so far this year—and what multifamily leaders should keep their eye on for the back half of 2025.
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Carl Whitaker
Vice President & Chief Economist
RealPage, Inc.
Carl Whitaker is RealPage’s Chief Economist, leading the company's team of economists and market analysts. Carl and the Market Intelligence team specialize in analyzing and disseminating economic and market trends for the rental housing industry. He primarily focuses on presenting trends in the rental housing industry to a wide audience, including investors, asset managers, operations professionals and media, among other personas. Carl has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and GlobeSt and is a frequent keynote speaker for industry events. Carl holds degrees from the University of North Texas, including a Master of Science in Applied Geography.
Krista Hurley
Industry Principal, Agentic AI Workforce Solutions
Realpage, Inc.
Krista Hurley is the Industry Principal for Agentic AI Workforce Solutions at RealPage, where she leads sales, business development, launches, and beta initiatives for innovative multifamily technologies
With more than 14 years in the multifamily industry, Krista began her career as a leasing consultant in a call center before moving into implementations, account management, and industry leadership. Her experience has given her a deep understanding of product integrations, client needs, and the connectedness of the multifamily technology ecosystem.
Krista is the host of Multifamily Talks a Realpage Podcast and winner of GlobeSt. Women of Influence for Proptech. She is also a member of the Upper State Apartment Association in Greenville, South Carolina, and participates in RealPage employee resource groups, including EMPOW-HER and BE WELL.