The Hidden Dangers of “Off-MLS” or “Pocket” Listings

By Michael Repka, C.E.O. & General Counsel, DeLeon Realty Last year, 2018, was the first year that the Deleon Team was number one in Menlo Park. We also outsold all other agents and teams in Portola Valley for the first time. Although we are consistently…

The DeLeon Insight March 2019

DEDUCTIBILITY OF STATE TAXES AND INTEREST UNDER THE NEW TAX LAW March 12, 2019/in Articles, For Buyers, For Sellers, Law / By Michael Repka, Esq. (LL.M. (Taxation) NYU School of Law ’01) On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into…

What is an EB-5 Visa and How Does it Affect Silicon Valley Real Estate?

by Audrey Sun Nowadays, it is hard to open a newspaper or turn on the television without receiving a crash course on geo-politics and immigration policy. Whether it be President Trump’s wall or the associated government shut down, immigration…

Real Estate Seminar 4/2: Planning for New Tax Laws

Ellen Fletcher — Silicon Valley’s Bicycling Hero

by David Burckhard Palo Alto and the larger Silicon Valley can be proud of its nationally-renowned, bicycle-boosting heritage, much of which is centered on the late Ellen Fletcher. Nearly 40 years ago, forward-looking individuals recognized bicycling…

Patience Went From Being a Virtue to a Necessity When Constructing a Home

Spring Bloom 2019: Springtime Real Estate Listings

Ready to make a big change in 2019? Spring is the hottest time of the year for house hunting with a surge of beautiful new homes hitting the market. Here at DeLeon Realty, we're gearing up to list over 30 brand new properties across Silicon Valley…

Silicon Valley’s New Icon: Apple Park Campus

By Michelle Lee, DeLeon Marketing Dept Driving down from San Francisco to San Jose only takes an hour, but you’ll pass some of the world’s most influential company headquarters along the way. From famous Facebook in Menlo Park and Google in…

Seminar for Homeowners (2/16): How to Reach Buyers in a Slow Market

Seminar 2/10: 2018 Real Estate Tax Changes & Maximizing Sales Price in a Slowing Market