DeLeon Insight- September 2025 Cover Page

The DeLeon Insight – September 2025



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…

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

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

Seminar 2/9: Feng-Shui Concepts That Impact Home Values

Time to Revisit Your Trust

by Michael Repka, Esq. Historically, there have always been three important reasons why affluent California residents should establish a family trust. First, probate costs in California are extremely high and, if properly executed, a trust can…

What is an H-1B Visa and How Does it Affect Silicon Valley Real Estate?

by Audrey Sun Silicon Valley has always been known as the tech hub of the world, where many innovative and entrepreneurial tech CEOs begin their journey in some garage lacking heat but full of passion. More so than anywhere else, Silicon Valley…

2018: Year in Review

By Michael Repka, Esq. By virtually any measure, 2018 has been a turbulent year for Silicon Valley real estate despite the general local economy doing very well. Overall, businesses have been thriving but there have been some hiccups along the…

Palo Alto Preserves Historic Homes; Homeowners Benefit Too

by David Burckhard While more famous as the center of contemporary, high-tech achievements, Palo Alto is also rich in local history. Nothing better demonstrates that than the diverse and remarkable collection of its iconic homes. Locals and soon-to-be…