Market Intelligence: Q4 Southeast Update
Though demand across the Southeastern U.S. has been robust in recent quarters, the affiliated pressure of new supply has kept rent growth muted of late. Still, stable occupancy amid immense supply pressure remains a testament to the region's solid demand foundation. As 2026 quickly approaches, what does the supply/demand balance look like for the Southeastern U.S.? Will slowing migration and slowing job growth dampen demand? Or will a rapid pullback in supply shift regional trends?
Join RealPage market experts as they review key performance trends in the Southeastern U.S., including their outlook for markets in 2026.
Dustin Weaver is a Market Analyst with RealPage's Data Analytics division, where he focuses on conventional apartment market analysis, research and data methodology. Dustin leverages his background in partnering with institutional investors and REITs to enable easier consumption and application of multifamily data and analysis.
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.
