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New Home Insights Podcast

John Burns Research and Consulting
Housing Market
Consumer Behavior
Mortgage Rates
Affordable Housing
U.S. Housing Market
Building Products
Remodeling
Interest Rates
Smith Douglas Homes
Supply Chain
John Burns Research and Consulting
Workforce Housing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Demographics
Market Demand
Home Equity
Affordability
Job Growth
United States
Atlanta

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 ... more

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For a new homebuilder, your model is your calling card. It is how you portray your product to the world—at least the world that matters to you: the folks visiting your community, your sales center, your clubhouse. The same goes for apartment develope... more

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Demographics usually move slowly. Over the past two years, they turned on a dime. Eric Finnigan, VP of Demographics Research at John Burns Research and Consulting, joins Dean Wehrli to unpack the demographic forces resetting housing demand. They cove... more

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The housing sector always seems to be in “crisis” mode when it comes to pricing. But now more than ever, there is no denying that affordability is the biggest hurdle to homeownership. Getting a key to a new home into the hands of a first-time buyer i... more

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Wellness can mean different things to different people in different contexts. Is it a spa treatment with facial scrubs and sliced cucumbers? Is it someone in a rented lab coat on YouTube rapturing about cold plunges and cupping and the latest superfo... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Harris
Founder and CEO of Trio
Trio (design and merchandising firm)
Episode: Models, Merchandising, and the Mind of the Homebuyer
Eric Finnigan
Vice President of Demographics Research at JBREC
John Burns Research and Consulting
Episode: The Great Demographic Reset: What Housing Demand Looks Like Now
Eric Lipar
CEO and Chairman of LGI Homes
LGI Homes
Episode: Discipline, Demand, and Affordability: Inside LGI Homes with Eric Lipar
Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki
Head of TST Inc., consultant on community development and wellness-informed design
TST Inc.
Episode: How Wellness Concepts Are Shaping Our Communities
Bob Crowley
Managing Director at Mollison Company, focus on housing M&A
Mollison Company
Episode: Homebuilder M&A in 2026: Geography, Scale, and the Long Game
Kara Lavender
Senior Research Manager at JBREC
John Burns Research and Consulting
Episode: Has housing’s spring forward stalled this year?
Dylan Craig
Senior Research Analyst at JBREC
John Burns Research and Consulting
Episode: Has housing’s spring forward stalled this year?
David Vescher
President and CEO, Sekisui House US
Sekisui House US
Episode: Built to Last: How a Japanese Home Builder is Challenging American Construction
Greg Bennett
CEO of Smith Douglas Homes
Smith Douglas Homes
Episode: Smith Douglas Homes and Building Affordably by Design

Host

Dean Wehrli
Host of the podcast, Principal at John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC). Leads residential and commercial real estate consulting and market analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Real estate industry shill

    This firm does interesting research for the real estate industry, but this podcast is an attempt at promoting clients and giving them a platform to push their ideas. Not terribly balanced, but if you’re into that kind of thing, you may love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    west coast media
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show!

    Very valuable podcast with lots of free research and information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariann!!
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting Topics!

    This show covers a range of interesting real estate topics, with knowledgeable guests. Truly a must-listen real estate podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather Bo
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome Content!

    Dean does such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    megan@podcastingyou
    United States5 years ago
  • Dan, stop with the jokes

    Dan, you always have brilliant, insightful guests on the podcast and then practically insult them with your pathetic attempts at humor. Please stop with the stupid comments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Werkerbee007
    United States5 years ago

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Some critics note overt promotional framing and humor can undercut guests.
Listeners praise the depth and relevance of housing market analysis.
Insightful host with high-caliber guests and practical market takeaways.
Consistently valuable with actionable insights into pricing, incentives, and regional dynamics.
Balanced mix of data and expert commentary, valuable for practitioners.

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How Wellness Concepts Are Shaping Our Communities
Q: How do you define social wellness in practical design terms for a community?
Social wellness involves designing social infrastructure and third places that foster genuine connection, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging, beyond just having a clubhouse. It's about creating spaces that people will actually use and that support community interaction.
How Wellness Concepts Are Shaping Our Communities
Q: First, in terms of wellness, just give us sort of a ground-level definition of wellness.
Wellness in housing is built environments designed from the ground up to support holistic health across social, mental, physical, environmental, economic, and civic domains, with each project tailoring these domains to its location and audience.
Homebuilder M&A in 2026: Geography, Scale, and the Long Game
Q: Why are these Japanese firms so enamored with American real estate and what motivates them to be here?
Japanese builders see a larger, faster-growing U.S. market with better margins, and even in flat growth scenarios they anticipate meaningful share capture; their approach has been slow and deliberate, expanding footprints to gain access to more markets.
The Year of Realignment: How Builders Should Adapt to Today's Buyer
Q: What trends should builders focus on for community amenities?
Builders should integrate walkability, mixed-use spaces, and community-focused amenities that foster interaction among residents, while considering lower maintenance and functional spaces for communal use.
The Year of Realignment: How Builders Should Adapt to Today's Buyer
Q: Are there certain areas within a home layout where builders should avoid compromising?
Yes, the kitchen is critical and should remain functional and appealing. Bathrooms also require a careful balance between quality and consumer expectations.

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This show focuses on U.S. housing trends, market dynamics, and policy implications through data-driven conversations with industry researchers, builders, and corporate leaders. Recent episodes emphasize demographic shifts, affordability and incentives, build-to-rent strategies, M&A activity, and regional market variations, with a pragmatic orientation toward developers, investors, and policy stakeholders. A notable strength is the consistent use of market surveys, data analytics, and expert context to translate complex housing trends into actionable takeaways for practitioners. The format often pairs the host with JBREC researchers or senior industry guests to unpack how macro factors shape demand, supply, and pricing across the country.

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Recent guests on New Home Insights Podcast include:

1. Angela Harris
2. Eric Finnigan
3. Eric Lipar
4. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki
5. Bob Crowley
6. Kara Lavender
7. Dylan Craig
8. David Vescher

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