H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.

Study: U.S. Rents Moderating, but Affordability Issues Linger

Fox 28  print

2023-02-07

Shelton Weeks explains Southwest Florida's real estate market after Hurricane Ian.

Egg prices soar despite overall inflation finally cracking

Washington Examiner  online

2023-01-25

Shelton Weeks discusses inflation and the rise in egg prices.

Florida rental prices remain overvalued despite relief in other states, study says

WPBF  tv

2022-11-04

Shelton Weeks discusses the long-term effects of Hurricane Ian on the southwest Florida rental market.

'It will raise the payments': Another interest rate hike could be announced this week

WPBF  tv

2022-11-01

Shelton Weeks discusses a hike in interest rates.

Experts predict massive population boom for SWFL over the next 40 years

NBC2  tv

2022-09-26

Shelton Weeks talks about how to be prepared for a population boom in Southwest Florida.

Dept. of Economic Opportunity provides homeowners' assistance for Floridians

Fox 4  tv

2022-07-15

Shelton Weeks discusses a new study that shows how the housing market in Florida among the most overvalued in the country.

Experts say there are other housing solutions besides building more homes, but it's a trade-off

Fox 4  tv

2022-06-17

Shelton Weeks discusses a potential affordable housing project in Collier County.

Ft. Myers shows largest rent increase: study

WGCU  radio

2022-06-08

Shelton Weeks discusses a study that shows Florida has the largest increase in rents.

Florida dominates list of 25 most overvalued US rental markets, according to new study

WPBF  tv

2022-05-04

Shelton Weeks discusses high rental rates in Florida.

'It was hard': Rent prices forces family to move out of Ft. Myers

Fox 4  tv

2022-05-05

Shelton Weeks discusses rising rent prices in Southwest Florida.

What would you do to win a real estate deal? SWFL realtors see outrageous offers

ABC7  tv

2022-04-01

Shelton Weeks discusses the competitive Florida housing market.

Tampa Bay area needs affordable housing and not rent caps, real estate expert says

ABC Action News  tv

2022-03-22

Shelton Weeks discusses rental caps.

Tampa Bay rents to ‘get worse before they get better,’ experts say

Tampa Bay Times  tv

2022-03-03

Shelton Weeks discusses a study that shows high rental rates in Florida.

How to cope with rising costs caused by supply chain

WTSP  tv

2021-12-06

Shelton Weeks discusses inflation and the supply chain.

When are the best days to get deals for holiday shopping?

WTSP  tv

2021-11-25

Shelton Weeks discusses why people could be spending more this holiday season.

Want to get thousands more for your home? Try these paint colors

NBC2  tv

2021-07-28

Shelton Weeks talks about how simple fixes to your house could be well worth the payout when selling.

Ask the experts

WalletHub  online

2021-06-16

Shelton Weeks talks about car insurance.

How to buy a Southwest Florida home in a tough market

NBC2  tv

2021-05-26

Shelton Weeks share tips on how to buy a house in a tough market.

FGCU, Mote Marine Lab project studies if dead fish are feeding red tide

NBC2  tv

2020-04-15

Shelton Weeks discusses a project that is studying if dead fish feed red tide and if removing them will mitigate the problem.

Those with mortgages can defer payments during pandemic

NBC2  tv

2020-04-03

Shelton Weeks discusses financial options for borrows in the wake of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Q&A: Experts offer advice on financial assistance, small businesses

The News-Press  online

2020-04-03

Shelton Weeks answers economic questions about the coronavirus.

Here's why self-storage units are popping up across Lee County

NBC2  tv

2019-07-16

Shelton Weeks discusses the impact of population increase in Southwest Florida.

Social media could be making you spend more money

NBC2  tv

2019-06-03

Shelton Weeks discusses the connection between social media and financial responsibility.

Thousands of signatures needed just to vote on raising Florida's minimum wage

NBC2  tv

2019-05-13

Shelton Weeks discusses the potential impact of a $15 minimum wage on the Southwest Florida economy.

Gas prices reach highest this month

Fox 4  tv

2019-03-28

Shelton Weeks sheds light on price cycling among gas stations.

A look at how Florida's National Park System being partially shutdown will impact the economy

WGCU  radio

2019-01-11

Shelton Weeks discusses the potential economic impact of the government shutdown.

Water quality issues cause calamitous fiscal impact

Fort Myers Beach Bulletin and Fort Myers Beach Observer  online

2018-10-17

Shelton Weeks participates in a panel discussion on the economic impact of the red tide and blue-green algae.

Income inequality rampant in SW Florida

The News-Press  print

2016-06-22

Shelton Weeks discusses economic prosperity.

Panel discussion on the economic impact of the red tide and blue-green algae

Florida Economic Water Summit  Fort Myers, Florida

2018-10-15

A Spatial Analysis of the Impact of Float Distance to the River on the Value of Residential Canal Front Houses

Journal of Real Estate Research

H. Shelton Weeks, Marcus T. Allen and Andres Jaugerui

2019

This manuscript utilizes Spatial Durbin Modeling to measure the impact of distance to open water on the values of canal front houses in Southwest Florida. Data from 1998 through 2015 are examined to observe how such an impact may vary across different market conditions. The results provide several interesting insights. First, the results confirm that houses with frontage on saltwater canals that afford ocean access are priced higher than (1) houses with no canal frontage and (2) houses on freshwater canals with no ocean access. Second, distance to open water is also a significant price determinant of houses with frontage on saltwater canals. Third, the open water access premium has fluctuated over time, consistent with general economic conditions in this market.

Connotation and Textual Analysis in Real Estate Listings

Journal of Housing Research

Kimberly R. Goodwin, Bennie D. Waller, and H. Shelton Weeks

2018

Real estate listings typically include objective, factual information about property characteristics, along with subjective, descriptive language. How the agent constructs the content of the listing can either encourage or discourage potential buyers from viewing a property. Thus, understanding how buyers are interpreting the language in the listing is essential for effective marketing. This study takes an important first step towards creating a real estate specific dictionary of descriptive terms and measure of favorability.

Reported Price Errors: A Caveat for Appraisers

Appraisal Journal

Allen, Marcus T.; Lusht, Kenneth M.; Weeks, H. Shelton

2015

This study documents the magnitudes and signs of differences in prices reported in a multiple listing service in comparison to prices reported on HUD-1 Settlement Statements. Price differences are found in 8.75% of the sample, ranging in size from -1.09% to 21.44%. There was about a 2.5/1 ratio of overstated to understated prices, with the largest differences occurring during periods of declining market conditions.

An Analysis of Investment Returns to Condominium Flipping: Evidence from South Florida

Real Estate Finance

H. Shelton Weeks, Marcus T. Allen and Kenneth M. Lusht

2015

This study considers whether or not real estate “flippers” are able to systematically earn significant and positive returns by investing in properties with certain characteristics. Such returns would contradict the notion of market efficiency. Using a sample of repeat sales of residential condominiums in South Florida, the analysis suggests that flippers cannot rely on physical characteristics, location, or value strata to systematically earn positive returns in this market.

The Impact of Broker Vernacular in Residential Real Estate

American Real Estate Society

Kimberly Goodwin, Bennie Waller, H. Shelton Weeks

2014

Real estate brokers develop their own sense of style and methods for entering listings into the MLS. Anecdotally, they may have their own take on what works and what does not, but there is very little evidence to support those theories. In this study, we examine the use of broker vernacular in the multiple listing service (MLS) listing and its impact on selling price, time on market, and probability of sale. What the broker promotes in the MLS listing impacts marketing outcomes. Careful construction of property descriptions can improve listing performance. Additionally, brokers convey meaningful information to each other privately through the MLS.

Determinants of dividend policies for ADR firms

Managerial Finance

Gizelle F. Perretti, Marcus T. Allen, H. Shelton Weeks

2013

Cross-listed firms may face unique incentives for establishing dividend policies in comparison to US firms. This study aims to test the implications of the lifecycle and signaling theories of dividend policy in the context of non-US firms cross-listed on US stock exchanges via American depository receipts (ADRs).

The Salary Premium Required for Replacing Management Faculty: Evidence From a National Survey

Journal of Education for Business

J. Howard Finch, Richard S. Allen, H. Shelton Weeks

2010

One of the most important aspects of growing and improving business education is replacing departed faculty members. As the baby-boom generation approaches retirement, the supply of available replacement faculty members is diminishing. The result is a competitive market for replacement faculty that features increasing starting salary levels. In particular, faculty lines that have been occupied for extended time periods need to be marked to market salary levels because annual salary increases rarely keep pace with inflation in the labor market. The authors report the results of a national survey to determine the amount of salary premium required to bring vacated management faculty lines back up to competitive market levels. As business schools struggle to replace retiring and departing faculty, budgets have to account for these premium increases to succeed in an increasingly competitive market for faculty labor.