Dean Wehrli is a Senior Principal at John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC), where he has spent over 25 years specializing in housing markets, demographics, and consumer trends. Originally a PhD candidate in Political Science at UCLA, Wehrli transitioned to real estate in the late 1990s, bringing a rigorous academic foundation to private-sector consulting. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex data sets—covering over 21 states and nearly 100 metropolitan areas—into actionable strategies for builders, developers, and capital providers. As the host of the New Home Insights Podcast, Wehrli emphasizes a “cold, hard facts” approach, prioritizing objective probability over speculative hype.
