DeLeon Insight- September 2025 Cover Page

The DeLeon Insight – September 2025



Agents Push for “Pocket,” “Private,” or “Exclusive” a.k.a. Hidden Listings

Advocating for Asian and Pacific Islander Homeownership with AREAA

By Francis Lopez Every May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Serving clients in the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula, we understand the importance of this community, as AANHPI’s individuals…

Beyond Silicon Valley: A New Kind of Upgrade

By David J. Tobener People sell their homes for a variety of reasons – whether to diversify their portfolios, pursue new investment opportunities, or simply change their lifestyle. However, a growing segment of homeowners in Silicon Valley is choosing…

Experience the DeLeon Tahoe Express: A Pilatus PC-12 NGX

By Michael Repka It’s no secret that many affluent Silicon Valley homeowners have been severing their California tax nexus and relocating to states with lower or no taxes, such as Nevada, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and Arizona. While taxes are…

July is a Great Time to Sell Real Estate

By Michael Repka Buyers often express a desire to buy and move into a new home after their children finish one school year, but before the next one begins.  Similarly, many sellers prefer to wait until after their children finish school before selling…

The DeLeon Insight – May 2025

Seller’s Bill of Rights

Off-Market Listings: A Hidden Sale or a Discriminatory Practice?

Court Ruling Fails to Halt Commission Collusion and Price Fixing in Real Estate

The DeLeon Insight – March 2025