London Transplant who made the move across the pond in 2008 and jumped into the world of marketing. After working with some of the largest companies in the US and being accepted into Harvard's Executive Business Program, Matt decided to turn his talents to his true passion: Real Estate. Consistently a top producer in his office and Hall of Fame agent at First Team Real Estate, Matt prides himself in giving his clients the top notch service they deserve.
Choose Matt as your agent and you will have a top-notch guy. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would find an agent who moved boxes to the garage, planted and watered flowers, came to the house at 7:30 am to put out donations in the rain. He kept me on track when I was down.
-Janice M.
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The Southern California housing market in 2024 saw a mix of challenges and opportunities shaped by higher mortgage rates and evolving buyer and seller behaviors.
Home Prices and Sales Activity: The market experienced modest price growth, with median prices rising by about 6-8% year-over-year. For example, Orange County's median home price hovered around $1.1 million, while more affordable areas like San Bernardino saw median prices closer to $500,000. Sales activity increased slightly, aided by declining inflation and the expectation of lower mortgage rates later in the year
Mortgage Rates and Affordability: Higher interest rates (averaging around 6.8% mid-year) reduced buyer purchasing power, leading to less competitive conditions compared to recent years. However, rates began stabilizing, which, combined with a stronger job market, helped maintain buyer confidence
Market Dynamics: Buyers had more inventory to choose from, as active listings rose by 10-20%, reducing bidding wars. Sellers had to price competitively and adjust expectations, with fewer cash buyers and less speculative activity than in past high-growth years
Overall, 2024 marked a period of stabilization for Southern California real estate. Buyers gained more leverage, while sellers still benefited from steady demand. This evolving landscape required strategic pricing and market knowledge for successful transactions
HERMOSA BEACH, CA – Closing sale on 20 4th St, Hermosa Beach for $4,021,875 in just one month, Matt Tilley wasted no time capturing top dollar for his client with a thorough preparation plan and comprehensive marketing strategy to match. Known throughout the local market as The British Bloke, Tilley’s keen marketing expertise and in-depth understanding of Southern California’s coastal luxury markets consistently place him among the top agents within the First Team Long Beach office and the entire company as a Hall of Fame recipient.
HERMOSA BEACH, CA – 1818 Manhattan Ave languished on the market for eleven months in 2019 with no offers, but First Team Real Estate agent Matt Tilley knew that with the proper marketing strategy and timing, the owners could make their much-anticipated move a reality. Going under contract after only 9 days on the market, the beautiful Cape Cod-style beach home sold for $3,500,00, allowing the sellers to head straight to their next dream home.
Several agents have been experiencing the built-up to more inventory hitting the market as well, including top-producing FirstTeam agent Matt Tilley, affectionately known as The British Bloke, from our Long Beach Office. “I’m currently speaking to 10 home sellers all looking to do something within the next 3 to 4 months. There definitely seems to an uptick in inventory and I think there are several factors at play,” explains Matt. “People are noticing...