

New Home Insights Podcast
John Burns Research and Consulting
Issues, interviews, and insights into the U.S. housing market. Monthly takes on what’s happening in the housing market today, and what might be happening tomorrow. From the John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) team.
The podcast is hosted by Dean Wehrli, Principal at JBREC. Dean manages residential and commercial real estate consulting assignments across the country and has deep knowledge of California’s Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Valley markets as well as Northern Nevada.
John Burns Research and Consulting is an independent research provider and consulting firm focused on the housing industry. The company’s research subscribers receive the most accurate analysis possible to inform their macro investment decisions, and the company’s consulting clients receive specific property and portfolio investment advice designed to maximize profits. The team takes great pride in enabling the profitable development of the best places to live in the world.
The podcast is hosted by Dean Wehrli, Principal at JBREC. Dean manages residential and commercial real estate consulting assignments across the country and has deep knowledge of California’s Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Valley markets as well as Northern Nevada.
John Burns Research and Consulting is an independent research provider and consulting firm focused on the housing industry. The company’s research subscribers receive the most accurate analysis possible to inform their macro investment decisions, and the company’s consulting clients receive specific property and portfolio investment advice designed to maximize profits. The team takes great pride in enabling the profitable development of the best places to live in the world.
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Jun 20, 2019 • 23min
Episode 22: Successful Pivots as the Housing Market Runs Out of Steam
John Burns explains why he believes new home sales and construction have “run out of steam,” at levels many deem to be too low. Dean and John also discuss successful pivots some companies have made this cycle.

May 29, 2019 • 30min
Episode 21: Don't Miss the Middle
Dan Parolek from Opticos Design shares his insight on a term he coined, "missing middle housing," which he defines to be the range of housing types between or in the middle of detached single-family homes and mid-rise buildings.

May 14, 2019 • 36min
Episode 20: The Monumental Disruption of iBuyers
Dean Wehrli interviews Offerpad co-founder Jerry Coleman to understand why the new, highly disruptive home-selling option known as iBuyers (instant buyers) has emerged so quickly.

May 1, 2019 • 38min
Episode 19: Time to Reboot Your Rental Housing Strategies
Lesley Deutch and Ken Perlman join host Dean Wehrli to discuss the huge shifts occurring in the rental market.

Apr 16, 2019 • 27min
Episode 18: Spring 2019: 'Is This the Last Breath?'
The 2019 spring selling season is here. Enjoy Jody Kahn, Devyn Bachman, and host Dean Wehrli as they bring you the most insightful clarity on new home sales you will find anywhere. For those of you who are not clients, enjoy this taste of what our clients receive all year long.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in April 2019.

Mar 18, 2019 • 34min
Episode 17: The Power of Home Design
Two self-described “Designistas,” Megan Eltringham from The New Home Company and Matt Sauls from Pardee Homes (TRI Pointe Group) share their thoughts on the payoff for spending the time and money to design great homes.

Feb 7, 2019 • 31min
Episode 16: Is Social Media Hurting or Helping New Home Sales?
In this episode of our podcast Will Duderstadt, VP of Digital Marketing at M/I Homes, brings clarity to effective digital marketing strategies.

Jan 18, 2019 • 31min
Episode 15: Pricing Clarity from Coast to Coast
In this podcast, our consulting leaders Dean Wehrli, Lesley Deutch, and Pete Reeb provide tremendous insight on the rising incentives required to sell a home today.

Dec 25, 2018 • 24min
Episode 14: Advice for Marketing to Millennials
In our latest podcast episode, Sidney Pell shares what Baby Boomer execs need to change to sell and rent more home homes to Millennials.

Dec 4, 2018 • 28min
Episode 13: The Rapid Disruption of Home Building
The home building industry is rapidly changing in some very exciting ways. In part two of our CR Herro interview, we discuss the new technologies that are allowing homes to be built better than ever and the adoption of smart home technology.