Nicholas French, a top-producing Los Altos real estate agent and one of the Bay Area’s most trusted listing experts, was recently featured in the May 2025 national print issue of The Real Deal, a leading source for real estate news and market analysis.
In the article, Nick was asked to share his insight on how the collapse of First Republic Bank has affected luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley. Drawing from his 24+ years of experience working with high-net-worth clients, Nick discussed how the loss of relationship-based banking has impacted everything from mortgage strategy to buyer confidence—and yes, even the cookies made the conversation.
“The service was what really stood out,” Nick shared in the article. “People talk about the cookies, but what they’re really missing is the relationship.”
As a licensed general contractor and real estate expert known for preparing homes for maximum return, Nick also offered perspective on how shifting lending environments are affecting high-value home sales in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and surrounding Peninsula markets.
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