John Demas

Clinical Professor, Real Estate

Professor Demas currently teaches undergraduate real estate courses as well as a graduate Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) course.  He is passionate about using engaging stories to convey complex concepts with thought provoking “word picture” illustrations – building rapport, forging alliances, and blazing paths to the undiscovered, underappreciated, and undervalued.  His strategic leadership approach mobilizes people and assets.  Professor Demas also serves as a strategic advisor, trustee and director of select privately held organizations.

Selected Publications

• Demas, J., Cashman-Kramer, K., Busch, M., Dullea, M. (2016) Transfers on Death Deeds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, California Real Property Journal, 34(3), 43.
• Busch, M., Cashman-Kramer, K., Demas, J., Dullea, M. (2011) Revisions to California Mechanic's Lien Law and Developments in the Treatment of Mechanic's Liens in Bankruptcy: An Update, California Real Property Journal, 29(4), 38.
• Custin, R., Demas, J., Lampe, M., Custin, C. (2013) Discipline Based Instruction In Business Law, Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 10, 22-37.
• Kishore, R., Demas, J. (2011) An Examination of the Wealth Effect of REIT Shares due to the Introduction of Sarbanes Oxley Act: An Event Study Approach, Journal on Banking Financial Services & Insurance Research, 1(3), 63-76.