Four Council Themes
Consumer Trends
Delves into insightful discussions on demographics, evolving preferences, and the influential trends molding consumers’ choices. Gain expert insight into strategies that resonate, propelling your designs and messaging to new heights.
Home Design Trends
Focuses solely on the home, including both exterior and interior design as well as materials and finishes, with an eye toward what’s next. The council also explores ways to improve the quality and efficiency of home design.
Master Plan Trends
Collaborates on solutions for the next great idea and developer goals, from relationships with builders, to next-level amenities, to navigating a changing market. This council covers the nitty gritty details, big picture visions, and longevity.
Build-to-Rent Trends
Work together with BTR operators, builders, designers, and investors to share ideas, discuss best practices, and brainstorm how to best succeed in the rental home arena.
Council Leaders
Mikaela Arroyo
Vice President, New Home Trends Institute & Chief of Staff
Irvine, California
marroyo@jbrec.com
(949) 648-9651
Jenni Nichols
Vice President, DesignLens
Denver, Colorado
jnichols@jbrec.com
(720) 328-1530
Ken Perlman
Managing Principal, Consulting
San Diego, California
kperlman@jbrec.com
(858) 281-7214
Don Walker
Managing Principal
San Diego, CA, California
donwalker@jbrec.com
(858) 281-7212