O. Nicholas Ordway

O. Nicholas Ordway is a Professor of Finance at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii. He serves as a faculty advisor for the Real Estate Track and teaches courses such as RE 310 - Real Estate and Environmental Law and RE 420 - Real Estate Finance and Investment. His academic background includes a PhD in Finance (Georgia State University, 1978), an MBA (Georgia State University, 1973), a JD (University of Georgia, 1972), and a BA (Emory University, 1969).

His research focuses on

• Real Estate Finance
• Legal Aspects of Real Estate
• Affordable Housing Policy
• Property Appraisal
• Real Estate Education
• Tax Policy in Real Estate

His publications and research projects span practical guides like The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Buying a House (2002) and policy analyses such as Proposal for a Residential Leasehold Land Reform Act (1995). His work often bridges academic rigor with real-world applications in real estate and housing markets.

Scientific awards and honors include

• Dennis Ching Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award (1997)
• National Distinguished Career Award (Real Estate Educators Association, 1992)
• Real Estate Educator of the Year (1990)
• Ballard Award (1987)
• Outstanding Business Faculty Award (Phi Chi Theta, 1979)

He has also served as Principal Investigator for grants funded by the State of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.