Color Trends 2017
By Lauryn Varnum | Interior Designer
Every year, new trends emerge for color schemes in home design. The majority of previously popular schemes have included muted palettes with soothing, understated colors, such as cool greys, mossy hues, slate,…
Stanford University: Housing, History, and Architecture
Stanford University is one of the largest employers in Silicon Valley, with over 12,000 faculty and staff members. There are also 1,600 faculty physicians and more than 1,100 residents and fellows working for Stanford Medicine (including…
Our Most Significant Innovation Yet
For far too long, the highly profitable real estate industry in Silicon Valley has remained riddled with controversy. Despite our booming market and cutting-edge environment, the outdated system frequently traps both buyers and sellers, forcing…
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Redwoods of Los Altos Hills
Caroline Wong, Senior Buyer Specialist
Opinions differ on the pros and cons of living in Los Altos Hills vs. Los Altos. If you prefer privacy and a town dedicated to preserving a residential agricultural lifestyle, without sacrificing convenient…
Woodside: The Anatomy of a Boom Town
John DeOliviera, Senior Buyer Specialist - March 16, 2017
Woodside is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and is home to many chief executive officers, venture capitalists, and founders of the area’s many high-tech companies. But before evolving…
Show Me The Money: How to Finance Your Home Purchase and Compete with All-Cash Deals
by David Hall, Menlo Park, Stanford, and Palo Alto Specialist
Home sales in Silicon Valley continue to be fast-paced and competitive with multiple offers and quick closings being the norm. Buyers who need to finance their home purchases are often…
An Assessment of Zillow’s Automated Valuation Algorithm
By Ken DeLeon, Esq., DeLeon Founder
Within real estate, there are few things more revered or more reviled than Zillow’s Zestimate, which instantly values homes across America. The Zestimate can be revered by those who love the ease of getting an instant…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Heritage District of Sunnyvale
By Darrell Martin, Senior Buyer Specialist
The Heritage District neighborhood of Sunnyvale has been thriving in recent years. This prosperity is thanks to the revitalized downtown area and the sustained popularity of Murphy St. with its many beloved…
Millennials, This is Your Time to Buy a Home
HUY VU - January 19, 2017
The DeLeon Insight January 2017 Issue
Millennials were just graduating high school or college when the housing market collapsed and the economy entered the worst downturn since the Great Depression. Frustration over lack…
DeLeon Realty Announces Its One-Year Home Maintenance Service
The DeLeon Insight January 2017 Issue
By Michael Repka, Esq., DeLeon Realty CEO
When buying or selling a home, it has always been important to select the right Realtor®. However, the home itself usually remains the same, irrespective of which agent…