--- title: News - DeLeon Realty aliases: - News - DeLeon Realty url: https://deleonrealty.com/news/ page_path: /news/ site: deleonrealty.com organization: DeLeon Realty date_archived: 2026-06-21 language: - en screenshot: screenshots/blog/news.png tags: - DeLeonRealty - real-estate - bay-area - silicon-valley - news - knowledge --- # News > [!quote] > The latest articles, press, and multimedia from DeLeon Realty. News June 17, 2026 By The DeLeon Team The Hidden Cost to “Pocket” or “Office Exclusive” Listings Off-market listings have always appealed to real estate agents for one simple reason: control. Double-sided commissions, minimal prep, lower marketing costs, and… June 12, 2026 By Ken DeLeon For many long-term California homeowners, Proposition 13 is one of the most valuable financial benefits of homeownership. Passed in 1978, Proposition 13 generally limits annual increases in a property’s assessed value to no more… June 12, 2026 By Ken DeLeon When Silicon Valley homeowners choose a real estate brokerage, they should look beyond the agent’s name, marketing claims, or commission structure. The better question is whether the brokerage provides the full range of services… June 5, 2026 By Ken DeLeon As market concentration grows, off-market strategies and listing control deserve more scrutiny from buyers, sellers, and regulators alike. Housing is not just another industry. It is deeply tied to the American Dream, household… May 19, 2026 By Ken DeLeon Real estate in Silicon Valley has always been driven by more than square footage, school districts, and interest rates. At its highest levels, the market is powered by wealth creation. When technology companies are formed, funded,… March 24, 2026 By Francis Lopez, Director of Listings Six years after the onset of the pandemic, lifestyle changes persist. Many companies have adopted more flexible work schedules in a variety of ways that make remote work a possibility. At DeLeon Realty, we have… March 24, 2026 By Alexander Lewicki, Esq. When the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law in July of last year, one of the more impactful tax breaks included was the increase of the state and local tax deduction (SALT) cap from $10k to $40k. In theory, the SALT deduction… March 24, 2026 By Ken DeLeon and Michael Repka As the sagacious Benjamin Franklin noted, “nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” While very true, death can sometimes help lessen taxes, as your heirs receive a stepped-up basis on inherited… March 24, 2026 By Audrey Sun Many homeowners assume a record sale was luck. In Silicon Valley, it rarely is; rather, it’s preparation, strategy, and careful execution. And when done correctly, it can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in difference. It Wasn’t… Facebook Check us out on Yelp! #JustListed 2303 Oberlin Street, Palo Alto June 17, 2026 - 9:16 am 1211 Fulton Street, Palo Alto June 10, 2026 - 11:10 am 834 Starlite Lane, Los Altos June 10, 2026 - 11:25 am 61 Oak Haven Way, Woodside June 8, 2026 - 9:52 am 27500 La Vida Real, Los Altos Hills November 5, 2024 - 3:16 pm 2160 Via Escalera, Los Altos May 13, 2026 - 11:27 am 112 Almendral Avenue, Atherton April 28, 2026 - 3:51 pm 10101 Richwood Drive, Cupertino April 7, 2026 - 10:34 am ![[assets/iStock-1127801462-small.jpg]] ![[assets/iStock-1810154198.jpg]] ![[assets/iStock-2192392582.jpg]] ![[assets/iStock-1480610076.jpg]] ![[assets/iStock-2188923710.jpg]] ![[assets/May-Newsletter_2026_Cover.png]] --- **DeLeon Realty, Inc.** · Silicon Valley Luxury Real Estate 📞 650-543-8500 · DRE# 01903224 · https://deleonrealty.com --- ![[screenshots/blog/news.png]]