Multifamily Market Outlook 2026: Trends, Opportunities & Risks with Chief Economist Carl Whitaker

The multifamily housing sector has been one of the most dynamic segments in commercial real estate over the past several years. From record-breaking rent growth and occupancy rates to a surge in new supply and shifting economic conditions, investors and operators are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. In this episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, host Michael Bull, CCIM sits down with Carl Whitaker, Chief Economist at RealPage, to break down the latest multifamily trends, data, and forecasts for 2026. TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. Buildout - Aconnected software platform built for commercial real estate brokerages—combining CRM, marketing, data, and back-office automation. Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at

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Multifamily Market Outlook 2026: Trends, Opportunities & Risks with Chief Economist Carl Whitaker is an episode from America‘s Commercial Real Estate Show by Bull Realty.

This episode is 25:09 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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