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The DeLeon Insight – September 2025



Neighborhood Spotlight: Community Center of Palo Alto

  Community Center, as it is appropriately named, is just that—a community-centric neighborhood of Palo Alto where residents feel a strong connection to each other and the neighborhood itself. With a population of approximately 2,000, Community…

Menlo College Real Estate Symposium

Ken DeLeon and Michael Repka will be speaking at the Menlo College Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, August 10 at the Menlo College Dining Hall. Join a panel of experts for an informative session on the future of real estate. The DeLeon team will be…

Silicon Valley: World Leader in Innovation

By Ken DeLeon, ESQ | Founder I was invited to an international real estate conference in South America to discuss what factors led to Silicon Valley’s rise, and how it consistently reinvents itself through continual innovation. This article explores…

DeLeon Realty is a Platinum Sponsor of the Menlo Charity Horse Show

DeLeon Realty is a proud platinum sponsor of the Menlo Charity Horse Show benefiting Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Learn more at menlocharityhorseshow.com.  

Menlo Park: Creating Your Lifestyle

  “Lifestyle” is defined as a “particular way of living; the way a person lives or a group of people live.” A lifestyle is a composite of motivations, needs, and wants, influenced by factors such as culture, family, peer groups, and…

Neighborhood Spotlight: Green Gables of Palo Alto

  For savvy buyers wanting access to the premier schools located in North Palo Alto, the Green Gables neighborhood has traditionally been viewed as the value option. With beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, easy access to commute corridors, and…

Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation’s Schoolhouse Rocks 5K Photo Gallery

DeLeon Realty sponsored Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation's Schoolhouse Rocks 5k Run last Sunday, May 21st at Hillview Middle School. Over 3,000 Menlo Park and Atherton residents laced-up their running shoes to run, walk and cheer in support…

San Francisco Bay Area: America’s Second City

New York City is consistently viewed as the preeminent city in America, and arguably the world. However, the title of “Second City” has been more fluid, in flux from as early as 1890. Chicago was originally dubbed the Second City to illustrate its status in America. When Los Angeles surpassed Chicago in population in 1984, the informal title of Second City transferred to Los Angeles.

Neighborhood Spotlight: West Menlo/University Heights

  The University Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park straddles Alameda de las Pulgas (which in Spanish means “Avenue of the Fleas”), connecting Valparaiso Avenue to the north and Sandhill Road to the south. Also commonly referred to as…

Neighborhood Spotlight: Ladera of Portola Valley

  The enclave of Ladera was named to reflect the rich Spanish history of the area; “ladera” is Spanish for hillside. This idyllic community was the brainchild of the Peninsula Housing Association, which was formed in 1944 with the goal of…