Yearly Archives: 2014
Can I Work and Still Receive Social Security Benefits?
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August 13, 2014
By Jeff Young I receive on an ongoing question: “Can I work and still collect social security?” The question really should be: “Is there a penalty on social security earnings if my income exceeds a certain threshold?” All social security income taken prior to full retirement age (FRA) is subject to an earnings test. … Read more
Commercial Landlord Consent to Assignment or Sublet by Tenent
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August 13, 2014
By Michael T. Denious Commercial lease agreements typically contain a provision that conditions the tenant’s right to assign or sublet upon the landlord’s consent. A fairly typical example would be the following: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant shall not have the right to assign or pledge this Lease or to sublet the whole or any… Read more
Remembering Barry “Bear” Lehane
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August 13, 2014
By P.R. “Randy” Cooney Publisher, Arizona School of Real Estate & Business Recently, the Arizona School of Real Estate & Business was honored to host the Memorial Service for Barry Lehane. He had been the Designated Broker for DPR Realty and served the real estate industry in many other capacities since 2001. Since Barry,… Read more
NW Valley Commercial Market
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August 11, 2014
By Michelle Rider Although we have yet to return to pre-recession activity levels, cities in Phoenix metro are issuing an increasing number of building permits which is a step in the right direction for our commercial economic growth. One of the most exciting developments in the west valley is the Loop 303. On Saturday,… Read more
Many Agents Have No Idea
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July 28, 2014
By Barry Lehane Please Note: Barry Lehane, the author of this article, unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago. Barry was one of our industry’s educational icons. Twelve months ago he prepared this article in preparation for the seminar “Write It Right or Lose the Write“. We are having this seminar again this Friday, August 1st at… Read more
Court Awards $140,000 Commission Pursuant to Liquidated Damages Clause
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July 21, 2014
By Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Every now and then REALTORS® are faced with a tough decision when their client cancels a listing or a purchase contract. Should REALTORS® extend grace and hope to preserve the relationship with the client or demand payment for their commission? Because listing contracts are drafted by REALTORS® and their… Read more
In Memory of Barry Lehane, Designated Broker
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July 21, 2014
Barry “Bear” Lehane, a previous Designated Broker of DPR Realty, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 64. Barry had a long fight against diabetes and kidney disease for more than 15 years. Barry was born in New Haven, Connecticut on October 20, 1949 to… Read more
“Oh Well” When It Comes To Water Quality
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July 21, 2014
By Gary Hix Most REALTORS® in Arizona are familiar with the designation Certified Home Inspector. Used in that connotation, the term certified is typically viewed as a form of licensure supported by the state. Today, the well inspection process does not have a state certification from Arizona and is also excluded from the… Read more
Commercial Health in Phoenix Metro
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July 21, 2014
By Michael Farrar The Greater Phoenix office market is on an upswing with vacancies trending lower, rents inching higher and businesses adding more staff. The market continues to face some challenges; chief among them are vacancy rates that remain among the highest compared to other major metropolitan areas in the country. However, overall… Read more
A Call from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office
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July 21, 2014
By P.R “Randy” Cooney in collaboration with Faith McLoone As the publisher of the Journal, I frequently receive calls from both local and national organizations with requests to print a story about the launch of a product, a new business development and other related “news” that may be occurring within our industry. Recently, a… Read more