Dr. Joseph Trefzger
Professor of Finance
Finance, Insurance and Law
Office
SFHB State Farm Hall of Business 333
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
FIL 240.003 Business Finance
FIL 260.001 Real Estate Principles
PhD Finance
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
MBA Finance
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
BS Finance
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
FIL Department Master Teacher Award
Illinois State University FIL Department
2016
Outstanding MBA Faculty Award
Illinois State University
2015
Outstanding MBA Faculty Award
Illinois State University
2011
Outstanding Teaching Award, Finance, Insurance & Law Department
Illinois State University
2010
Outstanding MBA Faculty Award
Illinois State University
2007
Outstanding Service Award, Finance, Insurance & Law Department
Illinois State University
2006
Manahan Family Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Business
Illinois State University
2004
Outstanding Teaching Award, Finance, Insurance & Law Department
Illinois State University
2004
Outstanding MBA Faculty Award
Illinois State University
2001
Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, College of Business
Illinois State University
1998
Santow Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence, Department of Finance
University of Illinois
1991
Book, Chapter
Colwell, P., & Trefzger, J. Property Valuation in the Twenty-First Century. Gary C. Cornia and Jim Riddell (EDs), Toward a Vision of Land in 2015. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (2008): 133-162.
Trefzger, J., & Norton, E. Business Functions: Finance. Enterprise: Business 100. Pacific Crest Publishing (2004): 53-74.
Journal Article
Trefzger, J. The Reference-Driven College Paper. Donald H. Chew, Jr. (EDs). Journal Of Applied Corporate Finance 31.4 (2019): 129-136.
Trefzger, J., & Cannaday, R. NPV of Refinancing: Rethinking the Borrower's Discount Rate. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education (2015): 1-33..
Trefzger, J. Breaking With the Past: A Critical Thinking Case Analysis. Mustang Journal of Management and Marketing (2014): 63-72..
Trefzger, J., & Solberg, J. Let Businesses Choose Their Customers. Journal of Business Disciplines (2014): 1-27..
Trefzger, J. Time Value of Money Is Just Two Simple Equations. Mustang Journal of Business and Ethics 5 (2013): 54-66.
Trefzger, J., Ringer, R., & Ostrosky, J. Off Site, Out of Mind: A Case-Based Assignment Addressing Team Dynamics. Journal of Advancements in Business Education 1.1 (2012): 1-14.
Colwell, P., Heller, J., & Trefzger, J. Expert Testimony: Regression Analysis and Other Systematic Methodologies. Appraisal Journal (2009)
Miles, L., & Trefzger, J. A Practical Guide to Better Writing for Real Estate Classes. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education (2006)
Colwell, P., & Trefzger, J. Supply-Side Effects and Contingent Valuation Analysis. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education 8.1 (2005): 45-59.
Gu, A., & Trefzger, J. Mortgage Payment as a Portion of Income: A Better Solution. International Real Estate Review 6 (2003): 121-135.
Gu, A., & Trefzger, J. Make It Simple and Light: Some Thoughts on Real Estate Related Taxation in China. International Real Estate Review 3 (2000): 142-161.
Sherman, L., Trefzger, J., & Yang, T. Predicting Selling Prices for Multifamily Residential Real Estate. Real Estate Review (1999)
Colwell, P., Munneke, H., & Trefzger, J. Chicago's Office Market: Price Indices, Location, and Time. Real Estate Economics, Journal Of Amer. Real Estate & Urban Econ. 26 (1998): 83-106.
Munneke, H., & Trefzger, J. Nonlinear Effects in Easement Valuation. Journal Of Real Estate Research 16 (1998): 219-228.
Trefzger, J., & Munneke, H. Valuing Easements: A Simple Bargaining Framework. Journal Of Real Estate Research 16 (1998): 127-138.
Trefzger, J. Why Homeownership Deserves Special Tax Treatment. Real Estate Law Journal 26 (1998): 40-50.
Yang, T., Trefzger, J., & Sherman, L. A Microeconomic Study of Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firms. Journal Of Real Estate Research 13 (1997): 177-194.
Trefzger, J., & Colwell, P. Investor Efficiency in the Face of Takings. Journal Of Real Estate Finance And Economics 12 (1996): 23-35.
Trefzger, J. Efficient Compensation for Regulatory Takings: Some Thoughts Following the Lucas Ruling. Real Estate Law Journal 23 (1995): 191-204.
Colwell, P., & Trefzger, J. Allocation, Externalities, and Building Value. Journal Of Real Estate Finance And Economics 8 (1994): 53-69.
Colwell, P., Treleven, R., & Trefzger, J. Residual Share Contracts for Compensating Buyer Brokers. Real Estate Review (1994)
Colwell, P., & Trefzger, J. Impact of Regulation on Appraisal Quality. Appraisal Journal (1992)
Magazine/Trade Publication
Peters, J., & Trefzger, J. Give a Sucker an Even Break. International Business Times (2022)
Other
Trefzger, J. Real Estate Fallacies (2021)
Presentations
Invited discussant at conference sponsored by University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs.. New Frontiers in Policy Research: The Subprime Mortgage Crisis, University of Illinois. (2008)
Knowing About Money: Using Your Gray Matter to Manage Your Green Matter. Presented to high school honor students.. Three Rivers Educational Partnership. (2003)
Street Smarts for New Instructors. University Teaching Workshop, Illinois State University Center for the Advancement of Teaching. (2001)
Presented paper. Name of paper unknown at this time.. Midwest Finance Association Annual Meeting. (2000)
University Teaching Workshop. Illinois State University. (1997)
Valuing Easements: Some Basic Economic Considerations. American Real Estate Society. (1997)
Insights Into the Challenging Issues Facing Banks. American National Bank of Chicago. (1996)
Strategy for Assessment, Success, and Outcome Measurement. American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. (1995)
Banking Seminar for College Faculty. University of Wisconsin. (1994)
Compensation for Land use Regulation - The Lucas Case. American Real Estate & Urban Economics Association. (1994)
Holdouts and Cartels in Land Assembly. American Real Estate & Urban Economics Association. (1993)
Three Essays on Property. American Real Estate Society. (1993)
University Teaching Workshop. Illinois State University. (1993)
The Microeconomic Foundations of Locational Obsolescence. American Real Estate Society. (1992)
Real Estate Outlook Day 1991. University of Illinois Office of Real Estate Research. (1991)
Housing Affordability Workshop. University of Illinois Office of Real Estate Research. (1990)
Real Estate Outlook Day 1990. University of Illinois Office of Real Estate Research. (1990)
Real Estate Outlook Day 1989. University of Illinois Office of Real Estate Research. (1989)