DeLeon Insight- September 2025 Cover Page

The DeLeon Insight – September 2025



The DeLeon Team is a Proud Sponsor of the Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run/Walk

 A benefit event for local non-profits supporting kids and families Presented by City of Palo Alto The 35th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday, October 11 at the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center. Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday…

Behind-The-Scenes for 1023 Forest Avenue

Feng Shui – Not So Much a Mystery, But a Method to Joy and Comfort

By Audrey Sun and David Burckhard Feng Shui is not so much about mysterious guidelines dictating furniture arrangement and rules on which direction our doors must face as it is about, “making your home or property a comfortable and joyous place…

Housing Affordability for Local Teachers, Police Officers & Firefighters

by Michael Repka, Esq. Silicon Valley is one of the best places to live in the entire world. From our robust economy and rich culture, to our great weather and scenic beauty, there are few places on earth that can compare to where we call home. Unfortunately,…

Seminar: Make Your Home Stand Out in a Down Market

Exclusive Photography

By Anthony Halawa DeLeon Realty breaks the business mold, yet again, by employing staff photographers. Lead photographer Anthony Halawa brings a unique blend of talent and experience to his role. A strong visual aesthetic, Fine Arts Degree, and…

Stay Fresh Locally: Silicon Valley Farmers Markets

By Ann Ho California is the best place for fresh fruits and vegetables. People have access to them all year round, unlike other states that experience extreme seasons. With California’s Central Valley only a short drive away from Silicon Valley,…

Eight Things That Make DeLeon Different

By Michael Repka, Esq. 1) We never take money from both sides of any transaction Most brokerages, and even many individual agents, take money from both sides of the same transaction when they have the opportunity. While some try to characterize…

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…

Cross-Collateral Financing

By Steve Millender For clients who are considering purchasing a new home, either as a “trade up” from their existing residence, or to “down size” to be closer to family or to reduce expenses, there is financing available where no down payment…