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Smart Home Technology with Todd Tomalak

by John Burns & Dean Wehrli September 18, 2018

Todd runs our building products practice, helping building products companies and home builders work together to profitably meet consumer demand. In this podcast, Dean and Todd discuss: How technology will continue to invade the home, with homeowner permission, simplifying life …

Build Like a Girl

by John Burns & Dean Wehrli August 29, 2018

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women comprise 9% of the 10.3 million US construction workers. Sheryl Palmer of Taylor Morrison is the only female CEO among the 19 publicly traded home builders. In this podcast, Dean Wehrli interviews …

4 Successful Amenity Trends

by Ken Perlman & Dean Wehrli August 17, 2018

For those who care about designing the best communities possible, this may be the most educational 30 minutes of the year. Dean Wehrli interviews Ken Perlman, our Consulting Principal who logs the most airline miles each year. Ken gives great …

Home Buyer Amenity Preference Shifts

by John Burns & Dean Wehrli August 3, 2018

In episode 6 of our podcast, Dean Wehrli interviews one of our Consumer Insights leaders, Steve Burch, about changing community amenities. Click here to subscribe to future episodes. Steve discusses the importance of doing consumer research and segmentation before planning …

The 4 Big Demographic Influencers

by John Burns & Dean Wehrli July 19, 2018

  In episode 5 of our podcast, consulting leader Dean Wehrli interviews John Burns regarding the 4-5-6 rule for demographic-based decision making, which is covered in chapter 3 of the book Big Shifts Ahead. Click here to subscribe to future …

Let’s Talk Surban™

by Chris Porter & Dean Wehrli June 29, 2018

  Consulting leader Dean Wehrli volunteered to host our new podcast. You never know what to expect from Dean. Click here to subscribe to future episodes. For episode 4 of our New Home Insights Podcast, Dean talks with our Chief …

The Millennial Perception of Homeownership

by Dean Wehrli June 15, 2018

  Consulting leader Dean Wehrli volunteered to host our new podcast. You never know what to expect from Dean. Click here to subscribe to future episodes. For episode 3 of our New Home Insights Podcast, Dean talks with three millennials …

Our First Podcast

by John Burns & Dean Wehrli May 16, 2018

Consulting Leader Dean Wehrli volunteered to host our new podcast. You never know what to expect from Dean. Click here to subscribe to future episodes. On our first podcast, Dean talks with the guy with his name on the logo. …

The Single-Story Advantage: It Might Be More than You Think

by Dean Wehrli February 2, 2018

Single-story homes are a hot commodity. However, as high land prices and scarce space continue to drive densities higher, the share of single-level floor plans is shrinking. With buyers fighting over a limited supply, we would expect single-story homes to …

A New Home Alternative to Your Hovel

by Dean Wehrli January 17, 2018

Coastal California home prices have skyrocketed, creating great opportunities for homeowners to cash out and move to a smaller, nicer home. Check out this news clip featuring Dean Wehrli on the trend toward surban™ living. . Click here to view video …