Author Archive for: Tony
Entries by Anthony Halawa
The Angle of Evolution: Responding to Life’s Ups and Downs
By Ken DeLeon My father was a brilliant professor and chairman of his mathematics department. He was a man of few words but highly articulate – when he spoke, people listened. In a discussion, it always seemed like he was calculating the best and most concise response as if he was solving a math equation. […]
Embracing Your Life Purpose
By Ken DeLeon While I generally author real estate articles in the DeLeon Insight, this time I want to mention an amazingscientific study that unveils a new blueprint for enhanced living and explains how the right mindset and a sense of purpose result in a longer, more fulfilling life. An excellent article recently published by […]
Global Real Estate Trends – Part Two: Japan and France
By Ken DeLeon I have always found that many of life’s greatest lessons are learned through traveling. Since discord is a greater teacher than concord, it is by challenging yourself and seeing new and distant lands where most growth and knowledge occur. By traveling to many countries and learning about their real estate models, I […]
Global Real Estate Trends – Part One: Russia and The UK
by Ken DeLeon First you master the game, then you change it! For the first 10 years of my career, I practiced real estate under the traditional model and became the #1 ranked agent in the nation by REAL Trends Inc. as published in the Wall Street Journal. After that, I founded DeLeon Realty and […]
Are Accessory Dwelling Units a Partial Solution to Silicon Valley’s Housing Crisis?
By Ken DeLeon, Esq There are no easy solutions to the Bay Area housing shortage that has caused our high home prices and long commutes. Facing pressure from both state regulators demanding more housing construction and due to requests from its citizens, several Silicon Valley cities have eased the restrictions on building an accessory dwelling […]
How to Prep Your Kitchen On A Budget When Selling Your Home
By Margie Fontanilla |DeLeon Interior Designer Few would question the notion that the kitchen is one of the most important areas of a home. The kitchen sees the highest traffic, incorporates the most appliances, and provides the most function. Whether galley-style or part of an open-concept space, the kitchen needs to be arranged so that it […]
Has Silicon Valley and SF eclipsed NYC as America’s Top Region?
by Ken DeLeon “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.” This line from Frank Sinatra’s aspirational “New York, New York” reflects the long-held belief that New York is the epicenter of American commerce and progress. Yet, as technology pervades more industries and becomes the ubiquitous driving force of innovation and wealth creation, […]
