Steve Matley

“Raw Land Expert“

Steve has over 30 years of experience in real estate investing, land development and construction management involving commercial, institutional, residential and public works projects. Steve has successfully planned and executed land projects with a combined value exceeding $1 Billion, including educational complexes, high-rises, master planned communities, production homes, custom homes, public works and infrastructure projects. He has been designated as an expert witness in real estate, development and construction related litigation cases. Steve is a Head of the Construction Management Programs at New School of Architecture & Design in San Diego. He previously served as a professor for the Gordon and Jill Bournes School of Engineering at California Baptist University. Steve led the creation, curriculum development and WASC accreditation process for the Associates of Science Degree program in Construction Management at San Joaquin Valley College. Steve has served as a Board Member for the Building Industry Association (BIA-SC, Baldy View Chapter), a Member of CMAA (San Diego Chapter), a sponsoring member of Private Lending Masters, and Board member of Inland Valley Business and Community Foundation.

During his presentation, Steve will be discussing:
 How to analyze the value of raw land
 Benefits of developing raw land
 Land acquisition & “forward planning”
 Utilize land development strategies
 Understand the value of entitlements
 When to sell or develop land for profits