tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61247420808036242072012-01-23T16:03:03.160-06:00Tommy Tucker Realty Co., 613 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 USA. Property Management services for clients with properties in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins and Linn County, Iowa. Realtors®, Buying and Selling, members of the Multiple Listing Service; members of the Cedar Rapids Area, Iowa and National Association of Realtors®. Established in 1958 by I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker, Realtor® Emeritus. Robin Tucker, Broker/Officer. Call us at 319.365.6956.Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.comBlogger3911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-65642105429871610342012-01-23T14:42:00.007-06:002012-01-23T16:03:03.170-06:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HapWuEuZz5A/Tx3ZDw6QzbI/AAAAAAAAAXE/L0k6_EliPmw/s1600/CR%2BLogo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 66px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700951362013023666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HapWuEuZz5A/Tx3ZDw6QzbI/AAAAAAAAAXE/L0k6_EliPmw/s400/CR%2BLogo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>We begin the fourth week of 2012 in Cedar Rapids today.<br /><br />This morning, Realtor Robin Tucker attended a Realtor Government Affairs committee meeting at the <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/"><em>Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors</em></a>. An Noon, the <em><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a></em> had a program from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Tonight, there will be a <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/things-to-see-do/events-programs/Lists/CityEvents/DispForm.aspx?ID=1055">Neighborhood Safety Forum at St. Paul's UMC</a> at 7 p.m.<br /><br />Council Member Pat Shey is hosting the <a href="http://easterniowagovernment.com/2012/01/18/pat-shey-to-host-neighborhood-safety-forum-on-jan-23/">Neighborhood Safety Forum</a>. Pat Shey represents District 3 on the City Council for Cedar Rapids.<br /><br /><em>The purpose of this forum is to provide information to help residents make their homes and neighborhoods safer. We will discuss current crime statistics, what you can do to protect your home, how you can make your neighborhood safer, and what you should do if you experience a crime or witness suspicious activity.</em><br /><br />Robin Tucker, as <a href="http://ttrco.blogspot.com/2012/01/realtor-robin-tucker-is-one-of-two.html">one of the new Commissioners</a> on the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/default.aspx">Civil Rights Commission</a>, said he plans to attend. At last week's first Commission meeting, he decided to join the Outreach Committee for the Commission for 2012. Tucker is one of two new members of the 11 member citizen Commission.<br /><br /><em><strong>Pat Shey to Host Neighborhood Safety Forum on Jan. 23<br /></strong>City Council Member Pat Shey will host a Neighborhood Safety Forum on Monday, January 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1340 3rd Ave SE, especially for residents of District 3.<br /><br />“The purpose of this forum is to provide the citizens of Cedar Rapids with information that will help them make their homes and neighborhoods safer,” said Shey. “We will discuss current crime statistics, what you can do to protect your home, how you can make your neighborhood safer, and what you should do if you experience a crime or witness suspicious activity.”<br /><br />The forum will feature a panel discussion, moderated by Shey, which will include the following experts from the Cedar Rapids Police Department: Lt. Jerry Potter, Sgt. Matthew Welsh, Investigator Michael Bailey and Crime Analyst Dawn Stanford. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns during the forum.<br /><br />Residents with personal experiences to share are encouraged to submit a written narrative or statement before the forum and send them to </em><a href="mailto:Pat.Shey@cedar-rapids.org"><em>Pat.Shey@cedar-rapids.org</em></a><em>. All statements will be compiled, scanned and share with all who are interested. </em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6564210542987161034?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-45803686379449109272012-01-17T16:54:00.003-06:002012-01-17T17:55:45.723-06:00<div><a href="http://ttrco.com/MC900436236[1].PNG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 156px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 108px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/MC900436236[1].PNG" /></a><br /><div>We hope your New Year is off to a good start. It certainly seems like a fast start. If you have questions, regarding property management or real estate services throughout the year, we hope you will call on us at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ONHRGeThW4A/TxYKWxdgQWI/AAAAAAAAAW4/bwlZ_7HgBnI/s1600/2%2BBR%2BBungalows%2Bat%2B550%2Band%2Bup.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 245px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 80px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698753764834427234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ONHRGeThW4A/TxYKWxdgQWI/AAAAAAAAAW4/bwlZ_7HgBnI/s400/2%2BBR%2BBungalows%2Bat%2B550%2Band%2Bup.bmp" /></a>We are marketing a couple of <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">two bedroom bungalows</a> for rent in NE Cedar Rapids at the present time. Rents start at $550.00 per month.</div><br /><div>We have an <a href="http://ttrco.com/290_indiandale_rd_se.htm">executive four bedroom home</a> for rent in SE Cedar Rapids at 290 Indiandale Road SE. This property is an over 3,000 square foot home and is currently being updated with new fixtures and decorating. Rent is listed at $1,600 per month and with the updates, this will be a great value. Two story house, fenced rear yard, with garage for three and many features on a quiet dead-end street.</div><br /><div>On Wednesday, two meetings are already scheduled for the New Year. Our first monthly <a href="http://crrealtors.org/">Realtor luncheon</a> and in the evening, the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/things-to-see-do/events-programs/Lists/CityEvents/DispForm.aspx?ID=1051">Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission</a> will hold the first monthly meeting of 2012 at 5:30 pm.</div><br /><div>We invite you to stop by and read our newsletter during the year. If you would ever like to <a href="http://ttrco.com/contact.htm">talk about your business needs</a>, please give us a call or set up an appointment.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4580368637944910927?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-84845010481822296902012-01-12T15:45:00.003-06:002012-01-12T15:49:41.827-06:00<img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 66px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696817014416362834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EBy5aU6C05I/Tw8o5D6wTVI/AAAAAAAAAtg/BRdgDt1RYGo/s200/CR%2BLogo.jpg" />On January 10Th, <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/city-council/Pages/default.aspx">Mayor Ron Corbett</a> with the consent of the City Council appointed Robin Tucker, a Realtor® with <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>., and Anne Pham, an Alliant Energy employee, to the eleven member Civil Rights Commission for the City of Cedar Rapids. Tucker and Pham will fill two vacancies on the Commission through June 30, 2013.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mLBhDwec1Zc/Tw8o_VRu1cI/AAAAAAAAAtw/k2MfqQT72vI/s1600/civil%2Brights%2Bcommisison.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 113px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 87px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696817122155353538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mLBhDwec1Zc/Tw8o_VRu1cI/AAAAAAAAAtw/k2MfqQT72vI/s200/civil%2Brights%2Bcommisison.png" /></a><br />The Commission is made up of eleven volunteer members, who are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms, comprise the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/default.aspx">Cedar Rapids Civil Rights </a><a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/default.aspx">Commission</a>. Each member may serve two consecutive three-year terms. This is a policy-making body which directs the Commission staff. Commissioners are also involved in revising the local civil rights ordinance and assist staff members in their efforts to enforce these laws. The Commission annually elects a Chair and a Vice-Chair. Regularly scheduled meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVnkK8kK7rw/Tw8qDZ0kBOI/AAAAAAAAAuE/z-dRjYxuhTM/s1600/Mom%2Band%2BDad%2Bwith%2BKarl%2BCassell.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696818291606291682" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVnkK8kK7rw/Tw8qDZ0kBOI/AAAAAAAAAuE/z-dRjYxuhTM/s200/Mom%2Band%2BDad%2Bwith%2BKarl%2BCassell.jpg" /></a>Robin Tucker's <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/_borders/Tommy%20Tucker%20Skype%20cropped.png">father, I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker</a>, proudly served on the original Commission or <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9VSpe0HwKz0/Tw8plPddLRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/nvXHX7NjW70/s1600/Tommy%2BTucker%2Bthrwoing%2Bpitch.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696817773428944146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9VSpe0HwKz0/Tw8plPddLRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/nvXHX7NjW70/s200/Tommy%2BTucker%2Bthrwoing%2Bpitch.jpg" /></a>Committee on Human/Civil Rights for the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/">City of Cedar Rapids</a>. He served for approximately 32 years and was recognized by the Commission for his past service on July 15, 2011 at a Cedar Rapids Kernals game, where he was asked to throw out the first pitch. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a contributor to the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Foundation, as is the <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/">Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors</a>. (Pictured are LaVerne and Tommy Tucker, Robin's parents, with our City's Civil Rights Director <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/AboutUs.aspx">Karl Cassell</a>, along with Tommy Tucker, founder of our company throwing out the first pitch).<br /><br />We believe strongly in the tradition of Equal Opportunity in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and credit in our community. "<em>Like my father, I look forward to paying my civic rent in service to the Commission for the next 18 months</em>," said Robin Tucker.<br /><br />This Monday, January 16Th, our Nation and community will celebrate the <a href="http://mlkday.gov/">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday</a>. Robin Tucker is scheduled to attend both the <a href="http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/mlk/">26Th Annual Remembering Martin Luncheon</a> at the Hotel at Kirkwood at 11 a.m., as well as the <a href="http://www.stpaulsumc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=48469&amp;PG=Events&amp;LID=&amp;CID=1220473">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration </a>on Monday evening at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m. The evening event is open to the public and there is no charge attend, though a free will offering is taken.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8484501048182229690?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-18980167304404791432012-01-09T14:35:00.004-06:002012-01-09T14:50:07.629-06:00<a href="http://www.seiu199.org/files/2011/05/CedarRapidsSchools-new.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 439px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.seiu199.org/files/2011/05/CedarRapidsSchools-new.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Two east side schools and a variety of west side schools are being considered for closure or reassignment at tonight's Cedar Rapids Community School Board meeting at 5 p.m. The meeting has been moved per The Gazette to the AEA Conference Center at 4401 Sixth Street SW to accommodate a larger audience.<br /><br /><a class="post-title" title="Permanent Link to New council member Olson pushes plan for west-side rec center at Harrison" href="http://thegazette.com/2012/01/09/new-council-member-olson-pushes-plan-for-west-side-rec-center-at-harrison/" rel="bookmark"><em>New council member Olson pushes plan for west-side rec center at Harrison</em></a><em><br /></em><a href="http://thegazette.com/2012/01/09/new-council-member-olson-pushes-plan-for-west-side-rec-center-at-harrison/"><em>Plan would benefit both rec center and school</em> </a>- The Gazette<br /><br /><a class="post-title" title="Permanent Link to Cedar Rapids school board members to hear enrollment study report Monday" href="http://thegazette.com/2012/01/06/cedar-rapids-school-board-members-to-hear-enrollment-study-report-monday/" rel="bookmark"><em>Cedar Rapids school board members to hear enrollment study report Monday</em></a><em><br /></em><a href="http://thegazette.com/2012/01/06/cedar-rapids-school-board-members-to-hear-enrollment-study-report-monday/"><em>Public meeting begins at 5 p.m. Monday at Grant Wood AEA</em> </a>- The Gazette<br /><br />The enrollment study report has two proposals. For more information on each proposal, <a href="http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/FacilitiesStudy/index.html" target="_blank">Detailed information on the Enrollment and Facilities Study Process.</a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/12/20/c-r-schools-panel-turns-options-over-to-community/"><em>C.R. schools panel turns options over to community</em></a> - The Gazette 12/20 article </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1898016730440479143?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-52643629126182115402011-12-30T12:46:00.006-06:002011-12-30T13:08:23.539-06:00<a href="http://ttrco.com/MC900436236[1].PNG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 108px;" src="http://ttrco.com/MC900436236[1].PNG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Our offices at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> will be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 30Th, so our staff can enjoy time in ringing in the New Year with friends and family. Our offices will reopen for normal business on Tuesday, January 2, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.<br /><br />Further, we want to wish both our Iowa Regent institutions in the FBS level the very best in today's Pinstripe and Insight bowl games, where <a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/12/30/gameday-bowl-day-for-iowa-iowa-state/">Iowa State University and University of Iowa</a>, respectively, are playing on December 30Th. Congratulations on their seasons, respectively.<br /><br />If you have a service call need, please call and leave a message at 319.365.6956. We appreciate your business and want wish you and yours a Happy New Year in 2012. Robin Tucker's E-mail address is also an option at rtucker@TTRCO.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5264362912618211540?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-65579288928457720442011-12-23T12:05:00.006-06:002011-12-23T12:26:00.198-06:00At 1 p.m. on Friday, December 23Rd, the offices of <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> will close for several days in celebration of Christmas.<br /><br />It's been a busy and fast 2011. We will wrap up the New Year, next weekend, but it is time for pause, as we celebrate another holiday season.<br /><ul><li>Happy Hanukkah to those of the Jewish faith in our community</li><br /><li>The first full day of Winter has arrived</li><br /><li>Christmas has arrived in Eastern Iowa ... </li></ul><br /><p>Our offices are closed, but the phone and web site is on. Please feel free to call and leave a message, if you require some attention over the Christmas holiday. </p><br />We will be closed at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 23Rd, due to Christmas. Our offices will re-open, with normal business hours at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011.<br /><p>On behalf of my staff, our REALTORS and the Tucker family, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May it be a safe and enjoyable holiday for you and yours.<br /><p align="right">With Warmest<br /><align="right">thoughts and wishes<br /><align="right">for a wonderful Christmas.<br /><align="right"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=40399034&amp;trk=tab_pro">Robin Tucker</a>, Broker/Officer<br /><align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.<br /><align="right">Licensed in Iowa </p></a><br /><p></p><br /><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6557928892845772044?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-18808275654925313112011-12-12T17:14:00.004-06:002011-12-12T17:39:51.727-06:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4SMkUX5gKc/TuaPEHJi0wI/AAAAAAAAAWs/Jl8ciVse9mo/s1600/290%2BIndiandale%2BRoad%2B2011.12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685388880403157762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4SMkUX5gKc/TuaPEHJi0wI/AAAAAAAAAWs/Jl8ciVse9mo/s400/290%2BIndiandale%2BRoad%2B2011.12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://ttrco.com/290_indiandale_rd_se.htm">290 Indiandale Road SE for Rent</a></div><br /><div align="center">Cedar Rapids, Iowa </div><br /><div align="center">$1,600 per month</div><br /><div align="center">Coming early January 2012</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">We invite you to take a close look at this nice two-story house, with four bedrooms, two and one half bath and room for a three cars in the attached garage. Over 3,000 square feet finished. Fenced rear yard on quiet street in Indian Creek Hills subdivision of Cedar Rapids. If you have children, the property is in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools (Erskine ES - McKinley MS - Washington HS).</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">We also have two small, <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">two bedroom bungalows</a> (one story houses) for rent near Daniels Park in NE Cedar Rapids.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Give <a href="mailto:rtucker@ttrco.com">Robin Tucker</a> a call at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. at 319.365.6956 x 103.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1880827565492531311?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-33468077494691075752011-12-07T16:52:00.001-06:002011-12-07T17:01:00.840-06:00<a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/city-news/announcements/PublishingImages/lindale-event-image%20-%20resized%20for%20web%20page.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 448px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/city-news/announcements/PublishingImages/lindale-event-image%20-%20resized%20for%20web%20page.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><em>You're Invited to Resident Appreciation Night!<br /><br /><br />•Date: Thursday, December 8<br />•Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.<br />•Place: Lindale Mall Food Court<br />City Manager Jeff Pomeranz will kick off the event with a special announcement at 4:00 p.m. to introduce a brand new City service debuting in December.<br /><br />Free gift bag for the first 200 residents who stop by our booths in the Lindale Mall food court! Register to win a $50 gift certificate for recreation programs.<br /><br />Join us to...<br /><br />•Paint a snow plow blade<br />•Make an ornament craft with your friends from the Cedar Rapids Public Library<br />•See how a fire truck and police car work<br />•Meet a police K-9 dog<br />•Meet the firefighters and police officers that keep you safe every day<br />•Meet our favorite mascots: CURBY, YARDY and McGruff the Crime Dog<br />•Help us name the City's newest mascot, the river otter<br />•See photos of the newest animal to join the Bever Zoo in 2012<br />•Learn about the new fire station building projects, the new library and the new Amphitheater &amp; Levee project<br />•Pick up a copy of winter sports locations and find out when they will be open<br />•See a City mapping demonstration<br />•Get your garbage and recycling questions answered<br />•Learn about bike safety and the metro trails network<br />•Find out how the Water Pollution Control Plant works<br />•Get the latest update on street improvement projects<br />•Find out which bus route you can take to get to work<br />•Provide input on the new welcome signs to be installed at the I-380 entrances to Cedar Rapids<br />•Participate in some community planning activities to help us build a greater community for the next generation<br />You'll get to know all of the services provided by the City of Cedar Rapids during this special event. </em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. is not affiliated with this Community Event, but we wanted to pass the information onto residents who are interested in attending. We encourage residents to attend to learn more about our community.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3346807749469107575?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-32755067285639890872011-10-03T11:14:00.003-05:002011-10-03T11:24:04.217-05:00<a href="http://www.unhabitat.org/images/content/97641_1892340720.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 152px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.unhabitat.org/images/content/97641_1892340720.jpg" /></a><br /><br />As Realtors, we believe in adequate housing, as the first part of the <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Realtor Preamble</a> suggests:<br /><em><br /><br /></em><em><br /><blockquote><em>Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our<br />civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and<br />its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest<br />distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing,<br />the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and<br />farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment. </em>- From the Realtor<br />Preamble<br /></blockquote></em>The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as <a href="http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=9764&amp;catid=669&amp;typeid=24&amp;subMenuId=0">World Habitat Day</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> is interested in providing individuals and families with assistance in buying, selling, managing and leasing real estate for a variety of clients and customers. If we can be of service, please talk to Tucker about our local real estate market.<br /><br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco </a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3275506728563989087?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-8696639466958914482011-09-30T17:12:00.006-05:002011-09-30T17:21:04.132-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c_Hs_Uz5ct8/ToY_kJfvKvI/AAAAAAAAAWk/pDt8_3xqvFM/s1600/7410%2BCattail%2BCr%2BNE.jpg"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rsC3Kd3BeaQ/ToY_dt9Pa-I/AAAAAAAAAWc/rJIUtMkamdw/s1600/150%2BEcho%2BNW.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658279761622821858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rsC3Kd3BeaQ/ToY_dt9Pa-I/AAAAAAAAAWc/rJIUtMkamdw/s400/150%2BEcho%2BNW.jpg" /></a><br />We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend, September 30Th through October 2Nd. We are currently advertising two-four bedroom homes for rent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA.<br /><br />We have the 4 Bedroom Ranch, pictured on the left, at <a href="http://ttrco.com/150_echo_lane_nw.htm">150 Echo Drive NW</a> for $1,400 per month.<br /><br />We also have a 4 Bedroom Two-Story that we are marketing at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7410_cattail_ct_ne.htm">7410 Cattail Court NE </a>in the Linn Mar Community Schools. This property rents for $1,600 per month.<br /><br />We invite you to drive-by and contact us for more information on these homes for rent in Cedar Rapids.<br /><div align="right"><br /><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco<br /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-869663946695891448?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-42095322269462503742011-09-12T10:37:00.007-05:002011-09-12T10:56:29.311-05:00On Monday, we opened the morning with two City inspections on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. Nice discussion with the inspector this morning on Chapter 29 and Chapter 22, along with the inspection of two 2 bedroom one story houses that are tenant occupied.<br /><br />At Noon on Monday, scheduled to attend the <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting.<br /><ul><li>September 12 : Tom Aller, President, Interstate Power &amp; Light is the program</li></ul>The <a href="http://iowarealtors.org/">Iowa Association of Realtors</a> conducts its State Convention this week.<br /><br />We are marketing some <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">executive houses for rent</a>. These are new listings, as seen in The Gazette over the weekend. We have a four bedroom in NW Cedar Rapids for rent, along with a newer three bedroom in Marion for rent. Both properties are ranch style homes.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtJgw7-BBKM/Tm4pXNCIktI/AAAAAAAAAWU/7QwxVXuHr8A/s1600/Vote.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 111px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 95px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651500061008892626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wtJgw7-BBKM/Tm4pXNCIktI/AAAAAAAAAWU/7QwxVXuHr8A/s400/Vote.jpg" /></a><br />On Tuesday, school board elections will be conducted in Cedar Rapids and across the State of Iowa. There are races for all four positions in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools. The polls in Linn County will be open Noon to 8 p.m. Don't forget to vote.<br /><p align="left"><br />If you have any questions on the school board election in Cedar Rapids, <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">please give me a call</a> or contact the Linn County Auditor's Office. </p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4209532226946250374?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-79515780790378370742011-09-09T17:48:00.015-05:002011-09-09T18:24:25.271-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXVSplf_Fpw/TmqadIBXGfI/AAAAAAAAAWE/1W6TJungPU8/s1600/2140%2BPike%2BCourt%2BMarion.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650498507649784306" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXVSplf_Fpw/TmqadIBXGfI/AAAAAAAAAWE/1W6TJungPU8/s400/2140%2BPike%2BCourt%2BMarion.jpg" /></a>We are currently marketing the following property at the top this weekend in <a href="http://thegazette.com/">The Gazette</a>. This beautiful ranch home has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a three stall garage. Rent is $1,630.00 per month. The property is located at <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140_pike_court.htm">2140 Pike Court in Marion</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0gKNvyesaBI/TmqajyWeaaI/AAAAAAAAAWM/P6_42vFirlI/s1600/2140%2BPike%2BCourt%2BGazette%2BAd.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 59px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650498622091848098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0gKNvyesaBI/TmqajyWeaaI/AAAAAAAAAWM/P6_42vFirlI/s400/2140%2BPike%2BCourt%2BGazette%2BAd.bmp" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G341Od_YjOE/TmqYDIA8JOI/AAAAAAAAAVs/1zxBY3xxMQc/s1600/150%2BEcho%2BNW.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650495861948163298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G341Od_YjOE/TmqYDIA8JOI/AAAAAAAAAVs/1zxBY3xxMQc/s400/150%2BEcho%2BNW.jpg" /></a>We are also advertising this property, pictured to the bottom left, this weekend in The Gazette.<br /><br />The property is located at <a href="http://ttrco.com/150_echo_lane_nw.htm">150 Echo Lane NW in Cedar Rapids</a>. Rent is $1,400 per month.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-deIbA0L_fOg/TmqZt8toMeI/AAAAAAAAAV8/0fK5ihSIg0A/s1600/150%2BEcho%2BLane%2BGazette%2BAd.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 254px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650497697160376802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-deIbA0L_fOg/TmqZt8toMeI/AAAAAAAAAV8/0fK5ihSIg0A/s400/150%2BEcho%2BLane%2BGazette%2BAd.bmp" /></a>Please give <a href="mailto:rtucker@ttrco.com">Robin Tucker</a> a call at <a href="http://ttrco.com/contact.htm">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for more information on these two executive rentals.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7951578079037837074?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-33230979292433879362011-09-01T16:02:00.004-05:002011-09-01T16:27:33.062-05:00<p>We welcome the month of September and my wife's birthday on September 1St. The <a href="http://www.lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htmhttp://">College Football season</a> is kicking off today in the college ranks and a week from today we will either tune into our <a href="http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=6916849">President on the issue of Jobs or the kickoff of NFL Football with the Packers vs. the Saints</a>. <br /> <br />How the first eight months of year have flown by this year. The Summer is winding down as we approach Labor Day weekend, with Autumn arriving soon. For the latest weather information in the Cedar Rapids area ... <a href="http://www.kcrg.com/wxnow#streaming"><strong>KCRG WxNow</strong></a> - which was just released! <br /> <br />We have some <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">rental properties</a> coming available at the end of September. Can we interest you in a new property? We have had several calls recently from property owners that may be looking to place their properties on the market for rent. You can find our <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">application</a> [PDF} on our web site. <br /> <br />Celebrations during the month of September (help from our local Civil Rights newsletter and other sources): <br /></p> <br /><ul> <br /> <br /><li>Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism), Sept. 1 </li> <br /> <br /><li>World War II Began in 1938, Sept. 1</li> <br /> <br /><li>V-J Day in 1945, Sept. 2 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Iowa vs. Tennessee State in College Football, Sept. 3</li> <br /> <br /><li>Labor Day, Sept. 5</li> <br /> <br /><li>Iowa at Iowa State in College Football, Sept. 10</li> <br /> <br /><li>Patriot Day, Sept. 11</li> <br /> <br /><li>10 year anniversary of 9/11, Sept. 11 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Grandparents Day, Sept. 11 </li> <br /> <br /><li>National Pet Memorial Day, Sept. 11 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16 </li> <br /> <br /><li>POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 16 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Iowa vs. Pittsburgh in College Football, Sept. 17</li> <br /> <br /><li>Oktoberfest Begins, Sept. 17 </li> <br /> <br /><li>National Women’s Friendship Day, Sept. 18 </li> <br /> <br /><li>International Day of Peace, Sept. 21 </li> <br /> <br /><li>World Gratitude Day, Sept. 21 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Native American Day, Sept. 23 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Autumnal Equinox, Sept. 23 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Iowa vs. Louisiana-Monroe in College Football, Sept. 24</li> <br /> <br /><li>Rosh Hashanah (Judaism) Sept. 28 (sundown) - Sept. 30 </li> <br /> <br /><li>Durga Puja (Hinduism), Sept. 28 begins a ten-day festival honoring Goddess Durga <br /></li></ul> <br /> <br /><p>We want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable September. Be careful out there, school is back on and children may be tough to see. Let us know, if we can be of service to you. Visit us by e-mail, telephone or by making an appointment and visiting with us face to face!</p> <br /> <br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3323097929243387936?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-52060301679275363532011-07-06T20:43:00.004-05:002011-07-06T21:13:48.416-05:00<a href="http://www.iowacourts.gov/wfdata/frame5046-1514/index_files/image002.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 185px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 103px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.iowacourts.gov/wfdata/frame5046-1514/index_files/image002.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><strong>Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</strong></a> has utilized a Crime Free Lease Addendum for nearly ten years. However, the "<em><strong>Crime Free Lease Addendum</strong></em>" required by the City of Cedar Rapids is a different document and has been ruled out by an Iowa District Judge. We agree with the judge that the City of Cedar Rapids went too far with changes in Chapter 29 in 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://easterniowagovernment.com/2011/07/06/court-throws-out-cedar-rapids-crime-free-lease/"><em>Court throws out Cedar Rapids Crime-Free Lease‎</em> </a>-Eastern Iowa Government<br /><em>“All portions of Cedar Rapids City Code Chapter 29 which reference or implement the 'Crime Free Lease Addendum' are void and unenforceable,” District Court ...<br /></em><br /><a href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Court-Throws-Out-Cedar-Rapids-Crime-Free-Lease-125109584.html"><em>Court Throws Out Cedar Rapids Crime-Free Lease‎</em> </a>- KCRG-TV9<br />Includes video link on a TV9 news story<br /><br />We received the following e-mail on this breaking news on the lawsuit over the City's Chapter 29 change in 2010:<br /><em><br /><div><br /><blockquote><em>The Landlords of Linn County have won their District Court lawsuit for<br />summary judgment against the city of Cedar Rapids. Provisions of the city's<br />chapter 29 which dealt with the crime free lease addendum were found to be<br />unenforceable.<br /><br />The first issue in the lawsuit had to do with use of home<br />rule power by the city in proposing the rewrite of chapter 29 which broadened<br />the provisions of the state home rule law. Landlords could have lost their<br />licenses to operate if they didn't follow the provisions of chapter 29. Here is<br />what the court said:<br /><br />"This Court concludes that new Chapter 29 was not<br />enacted incident to an exercise of an<br />independent city power. The<br />independent city power must be something other than the general<br />police power<br />granted in the first sentence of §364.1, to “preserve the rights, privileges,<br />and<br />property of the city or of it residents, and to preserve and improve the<br />peace, safety, health,<br />welfare, comfort, and convenience of its residents”.<br />Defendant has not identified any<br />independent power to justify the ordinance<br />and their reliance on their power to enact housing<br />safety codes is<br />misplaced. Because new Chapter 29 violates the limitation imposed by Iowa<br />Code § 364.1, the Court concludes new Chapter 29 is unenforceable."<br /><br />The second issue raised by the Landlords of Linn County dealt with the<br />conflict between the provisions of the state clear and present danger law with<br />particular provisions of chapter 29. The issue is whether the city could be more<br />stringent than the state law. Here is the court's findings:<br /><br />"The grounds<br />for eviction and the lack of cure provisions in<br />new Chapter 29 render it<br />irreconcilable with state law. The conflict between the two laws is<br />obvious,<br />unavoidable and not a matter for reasonable debate. The only way to resolve the<br />conflict between the two is, as the Defendant points out, to choose the<br />provisions of § 562A.27A<br />to protect a tenant who has followed the cure<br />provisions afforded by that statute or who has<br />committed a crime that is not<br />enumerated in § 562A.27A. Therefore, this Court finds that the<br />conflict<br />preemption form of implied preemption applies to preempt the ordinance in this<br />case and<br />provides an additional basis for finding that new Chapter 29 is<br />unenforceable."<br /><br />Landlords of Linn County had two other provisions in<br />their summary judgment argument. The court didn't find their arguments<br />compelling on the points of the city's ordinance being "vague" in violation of<br />Iowa's constitution and the argument that the ordinance amounted to a violation<br />of the "taking" provisions of the Iowa Constitution.<br />However, the losses on<br />those points didn't mean anything. Winning on two counts was enough for the<br />court to find on behalf of the Landlords of Linn County.<br />We congratulate<br />this chapter for standing up for their rights. The document should be useful for<br />any other chapter finding themselves similarily situated.<br /><br />Joe Kelly<br />Lobbyist for Landlords of Iowa</em></blockquote></em></div>We hope the City of Cedar Rapids will consider bringing the community to the table to improve public safety, the delivery of City services and further discussion of housing issues, including affordability and preservation of housing stock through the establishment of a Housing Commission for the City of Cedar Rapids. Realtors, Landlords and others in the community have been recommending such for some time.<br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5206030167927536353?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-22955683030888589172011-07-05T11:56:00.005-05:002011-07-05T12:50:29.189-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pXRS3s52AH4/ThNCVQ3lOtI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Y7HUv3zLIro/s1600/july2011.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 114px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 81px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625913292588661458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pXRS3s52AH4/ThNCVQ3lOtI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Y7HUv3zLIro/s400/july2011.jpg" /></a> We have received several calls either seeking low income rental housing, as well as calls from property owners who have Executive Housing to rent.<br /><br />Before listing your property to sell, have you considered, whether marketing the property for rent would be better suited in our current housing market?<br /><br />Over the Holiday weekend, we advertised the following ads:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7nHcjTbBOx4/ThND-yXtCzI/AAAAAAAAAVU/DPx3hyTIUf4/s1600/Ad%2Bfor%2BServices%2BJuly%2B4%2B2011.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625915105468025650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7nHcjTbBOx4/ThND-yXtCzI/AAAAAAAAAVU/DPx3hyTIUf4/s400/Ad%2Bfor%2BServices%2BJuly%2B4%2B2011.bmp" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBj9SjIPj6M/ThNOJ4jk_SI/AAAAAAAAAVk/EMfMSR1JjLU/s1600/1625%2B12th%2BAvenue%2BSE%2Bfor%2BRent%2B7.4.2011.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625926291223280930" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBj9SjIPj6M/ThNOJ4jk_SI/AAAAAAAAAVk/EMfMSR1JjLU/s400/1625%2B12th%2BAvenue%2BSE%2Bfor%2BRent%2B7.4.2011.bmp" /><br /><p align="right"></a></p><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco<br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2295568303088858917?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-26227153370834466902011-07-01T12:13:00.005-05:002011-07-01T14:40:24.742-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kCLMBA-2rxo/Tg4h8pAm6aI/AAAAAAAAAVE/l75-oMCJEe8/s1600/US%252520waving%252520flag.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 55px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624470310316599714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kCLMBA-2rxo/Tg4h8pAm6aI/AAAAAAAAAVE/l75-oMCJEe8/s400/US%252520waving%252520flag.gif" /></a><br /><div>On behalf of <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co., </a>we want to thank those who serve our Country. We also want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable month of July.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It's hard to believe one-half of 2011 is now in the books, as we approach the Independence Day holiday weekend.<br /><a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Our Rotary Club</a> has begun a new Rotary year, as of July 1, 2011. Thank you to our outgoing President Doug Laird and best wishes to our new President Ted Townsend.<br /></div><br /><ul><br /><li>July 1 - Happy Canada Day to our neighbors to the North</li><br /><li>July 4 - Our offices will be closed due to Independence Day</li><br /><li>July 7 - Global Forgiveness Day</li><br /><li>July 11 - World Population Day</li><br /><li>July 11 - DAY with the Kernals sponsored by Collins CCU and The Gazette</li><br /><li>July 13 to July 22 - <em>A Tucker family Homecoming with our special guests Tommy and LaVerne Tucker</em></li><br /><li>July 15 - Kernals Game with the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission</li><br /><li>July 18 - Mandela Day</li><br /><li>July 20 - Realtor monthly luncheon discussing Chapter 29 Tenant-Landlord Housing</li><br /><li>July 24 - Parents' Day</li><br /><li>July 27 - National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day</li><br /><li>July 28 - The anniversary of the beginning of WWI in 1914</li><br /><li>July 28 - RPAC Grill Out at Noelridge Park Duck Pond Pavilion</li></ul><br /><p>We are here to be of service for your property management and general real estate brokerage needs.</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Buying</li><br /><li>Selling</li><br /><li>Like-kind exchange</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Property Management</li></ul><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2622715337083446690?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-78103485708243000862011-06-23T16:28:00.006-05:002011-06-23T16:56:46.864-05:00<strong>Should we sell our home right now? Is this a good time to list our property?</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>It may be a better time to lease one's home in today's market?</li></ul><br /><p>When thinking about selling your property, you may want to determine all aspects before listing with a Realtor, since the housing market isn't what it used to be. Many people find themselves upside down, due to falling home values and the downturn in The Economy.</p><br /><p>Many people need to sell a house elsewhere, so there is a need for both Executive Housing, as well as affordable rental housing in the Cedar Rapids/Marion marketplace. Your property may make a good rental property?</p><br /><p><strong>One may want to look at more than one marketing option.</strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li>Cash sale</li><br /><li>Contract sale</li><br /><li>Rent with an option to purchase</li><br /><li>Renting the property and waiting for the market to rebound</li><br /><li>Dual marketing: for sale, for rent</li></ul><br /><p>We often find people enquiring about property management and leasing service, after they have had their property on the market for sale. How many are investigating all aspects, prior to listing? Not investigating all aspects could decrease your cash position and your market value.</p><br /><p>We have had a busy month, as we mentioned.</p><br /><ul><br /><li>226 31st Street NE is now Lease Pending - thank you for those who were interested!</li><br /><li>The Summer Sostice arrived on June 21st</li><br /><li>We celebrated another Father's Day</li><br /><li>We had a busy Association Broker's Meeting this month</li><br /><li>We had a good Realtor Luncheon in June</li><br /><li>We attended our Association's government affairs meeting - Local and Federal issues</li><br /><li>Three Rotary meetings are in the book for June and Monday should be a good one!</li><br /><li>My mother and retired Realtor LaVerne Tucker celebrated a June birthday</li><br /><li>We were happy to help a family on corporate relocation, locating a nice property in Marion for them to rent</li><br /><li>I.L. 'Tommy' celebrated another anniversary as a Rotarian in June, 47Th year</li></ul><br /><p>We want to thank you for visiting us. If you are needing to improve your cash position on your real estate, please feel free to contact us to discuss the following services:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Property Management</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Rental Registration</li><br /><li>Rental Licensing</li><br /><li>City Inspection requirement</li><br /><li>Should I sell?</li><br /><li>Should I buy?</li><br /><li>Should I lease?</li><br /><li>Would my property make a good rental property?</li><br /><li>MLS services</li><br /><li>Like-kind exchange questions?</li><br /><li>Leasing my property to the U.S. Government</li><br /><li>General Real Estate Brokerage</li></ul><br /><p><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> has been licensed in Iowa, since 1958. We invite you to take a look at our property managment and brokerage services in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area. <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><br /><p>You can friend us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co-Licensed-in-the-State-of-Iowa/146003229064">Facebook</a> or follow up on <a href="http://twtter.com/ttrco">Twitter</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7810348570824300086?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-30250557812941270962011-05-31T11:04:00.005-05:002011-05-31T13:47:39.642-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRjMFgnIFBA/TeU3XvSDr7I/AAAAAAAAAU4/nwIhxAizneE/s1600/House%2Bfor%2BRent.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 247px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612953391555915698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YRjMFgnIFBA/TeU3XvSDr7I/AAAAAAAAAU4/nwIhxAizneE/s400/House%2Bfor%2BRent.jpg" /></a>We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day on Monday.<br /><br />We are in the process of working on a couple of new executive house listings this week. In addition, we have two house for rent that we are promoting at the present time.<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Two bedrooms two-story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/1625_12_ave_se.htm">1625 12Th Avenue SE</a> for $650.00 per month </li><br /><br /><li>Three bed one and half story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/226_31_st_ne.htm">226 31st Street NE</a> for $750.00 per month<br /></li></ul><br /><p>Let us know, if we can be of service ...</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3025055781294127096?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-76760594650796070382011-05-30T11:25:00.003-05:002011-05-30T11:27:06.200-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/unkwn2sm.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 54px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 93px" alt="" src="http://www.usmemorialday.org/unkwn2sm.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>We cherish too, the Poppy red</em><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><em>That grows on fields where valor led,</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>It seems to signal to the skies</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>That blood of heroes never dies.</em></div><br /><div align="center">inspired by the poem <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html#1">"In Flanders Fields,"</a></div><br />Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Here's a link to the <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html">history of Memorial Day</a> in the USA. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have given service to our Country and have paid the highest price for that service.<p><br />We want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day 2011.<br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7676059465079607038?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-85744295897181339362011-05-25T11:30:00.010-05:002011-05-25T12:16:42.858-05:00The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission is sponsoring an open forum/panel discussion entitled “Fostering an Understanding: Racial Profiling vs. Criminal Profiling”.<br /><br />The forum is June 4 from 2:00 - 4:00pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (1340 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA) and is free and open to the public.<br /><br />Panel will consist of representatives from the following:<br /><ul><br /><li>Cedar Rapids Police Department </li><br /><li>Hiawatha Police Department </li><br /><li>Marion Police Department </li><br /><li>Linn County Sheriff’s Office </li><br /><li>NAACP </li><br /><li>Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission</li></ul><br /><p>Panel Moderator: Beth Malicki of KCRG<br /><br />I have attached a flyer with details; please feel free to post in your office or pass on to anyone you think might be interested.<br /><br />We hope you will plan to attend! Let me know if you have questions.<br /><br />Information submitted by:</p>Stefanie Robinson<br />Investigator and Mediator, Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission<br />City of Cedar Rapids, 425 2Nd Street SE, Suite 960, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br />Office: 319-286-5036<br />Fax: 319-286-5136<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:s.robinson@cedar-rapids.org">s.robinson@cedar-rapids.org</a><br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/">http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/</a><br /><br />Homeless is a situation - not a population.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UcBV_Tubg6s/Td04vQwljNI/AAAAAAAAAUw/-K-t7WQXdRg/s1600/June%2B4%2B2011%2BCivil%2BRights%2BForum.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 309px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610703095377267922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UcBV_Tubg6s/Td04vQwljNI/AAAAAAAAAUw/-K-t7WQXdRg/s400/June%2B4%2B2011%2BCivil%2BRights%2BForum.jpg" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8574429589718133936?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-59731362151410718942011-05-10T13:10:00.004-05:002011-05-10T13:28:13.291-05:00<a href="http://ttrco.com/1625%2012%20Ave%20SE.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 640px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 480px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/1625%2012%20Ave%20SE.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Learn more about this home and other <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">homes for rent in the Cedar Rapids area</a>. The above two bedroom house rents for $650.00 per month and will be available for June 2011.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5973136215141071894?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-84050430733101206192011-05-09T10:33:00.003-05:002011-05-09T11:11:35.452-05:00<a href="http://ttrco.com/_borders/Tommy%20Tucker%20Skype%20cropped.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 217px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/_borders/Tommy%20Tucker%20Skype%20cropped.png" /></a><br /><br /><strong>We proudly wish I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker a Happy Birthday, this 9Th day of May, 2011. </strong>For many who know Tommy, it is just another day in the life of a 39 year-old, though Tommy Tucker shares the same age with Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.<br /><br />Tommy likely will share the day with his daughter, since his wife has a busy day on the putting green and playing bridge with her girl friends. Talking to Tommy this morning, we were talking about today's news items and the changes going on in the Cedar Rapids community.<br /><br />Tommy graduated from <a href="http://mckinley.cr.k12.ia.us/">McKinley High School</a> in Cedar Rapids and attended <a href="http://www.coe.edu/">Coe College</a>, where he met his wife, LaVerne, of 62 years. Tommy was at Great Lakes in the U.S. Navy, when the first bomb was dropped in Japan. <br /><br />Tommy began in business in 1940s with his father, <a href="http://www.windowcleaninghalloffame.com/tucker.html">I.L. 'Irv" Tucker</a> with <a href="http://www.tuckerusa.com/">Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc</a>. The business remains in service today in Cedar Rapids, sharing the location of <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>.<br /><br />In 1955, Tommy left working with his father full-time to begin a career in the Real Estate industry. In 1958, Tommy founded Tommy Tucker Realty Co. In 1964, Tommy joined Irv as a member of Rotary International and continues in membership. He is a <a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/contribute/donorrecognition/individualrecognition/pages/paulharrisfellowrecognition.aspx">Paul Harris Fellow</a>. In 1988, Robin Tucker joined his father Tommy in business. In 1989, Tommy asked Robin, his youngest son, to join <a href="http://rotary.org/">Rotary International</a>, as a member of <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a>.<br /><br />Tommy has served the Real Estate industry at a variety of levels, as former President of both the <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/">Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors</a> and <a href="http://www.iowarealtors.org/">Iowa Association of Realtors</a>. He served the <a href="http://realtors.org/">National Association of Realtors</a>, as a regional vice president for five states and as a board member, serving on a variety of committees. He helped in the founding of Real Estate Department at the University of Northern Iowa, among his many accomplishments over the years. Locally, he was a founding commissioner of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner, serving 31 years. He was very active in a variety of community activities over the length of his business career paying his civic rent.<br /><br />Today, <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. serves a variety of residents in the Cedar Rapids area.<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Real Estate Brokerage</li><br /><li>Property Management</li><br /><li>Buying</li><br /><li>Selling</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Like-kind exchanges, such as 1031 exchanges</li><br /><li>Consulting</li><br /><li>Community Advocacy</li></ul><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8405043073310120619?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-32669549467500293372011-05-08T14:03:00.003-05:002011-05-08T14:17:12.250-05:00<a href="http://www.gbgm-umc.org/brunswick-fumc/images/happy-mothers-day600x156.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.gbgm-umc.org/brunswick-fumc/images/happy-mothers-day600x156.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's Sunday May 8Th and we want to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a great day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3266954946750029337?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-2991726566599320562011-05-02T16:56:00.005-05:002011-05-02T17:14:53.824-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9rfgqP0VNFQ/Tb8sEnSTBVI/AAAAAAAAAUo/62dblFQ_6L8/s1600/calendar.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 169px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602244919249012050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9rfgqP0VNFQ/Tb8sEnSTBVI/AAAAAAAAAUo/62dblFQ_6L8/s200/calendar.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">SPECIAL DAYS, CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS IN MAY 2011</div><br />MONTH LONG CELEBRATIONS<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Asian-Pacific American Heritage<br />Month </li><br /><br /><li>Jewish-American<br />Heritage Month </li><br /><br /><li>Haitian Heritage Month </li><br /><br /><li>Older Americans Month </li><br /><br /><li>Labor History Month </li></ul><br /><p>WEEK LONG CELEBRATIONS </p><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>National Family Week, May 1-7 </li><br /><br /><li>World Trade Week , May 15-21 </li><br /><br /><li>Black Single Parents Week, May 29-June 4 </li></ul><br /><p>DAY LONG CELEBRATIONS </p><br /><br /><ul><br /><li>May Day, May 1 </li><br /><br /><li>World Laughter Day, May 1 </li><br /><br /><li>Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day, May 1 </li><br /><br /><li>Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Club Breakouts, May 2</li><br /><br /><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/linncountyelectionservices/calendar/may-3-2011-losst-election">Sales Tax Vote in Linn County</a>, May 3</li><br /><br /><li>National Day of Prayer, May 4 </li><br /><br /><li>Cinco de Mayo, May 5 </li><br /><br /><li>World Fair Trade Day, May 7 </li><br /><br /><li>VE Day, May 8 </li><br /><br /><li>Mother’s Day, May 8</li><br /><br /><li>Realtor Robin Tucker's Birthday, May 8</li><br /><br /><li>Harry S. Truman was born on this day, May 8</li><br /><br /><li>Founder and Realtor Emeritus I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker's birthday, May 9</li><br /><br /><li>Buddha Day, May 10 </li><br /><br /><li>Int’l Day of Families, May 15 </li><br /><br /><li>Armed Forces Day, May 21 </li><br /><br /><li>Memorial Day, May 30</li></ul><br /><p>We want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable May. Are you looking for a house to buy or rent? Please consider contact <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>.</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-299172656659932056?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-75738021730587166802011-04-26T06:30:00.000-05:002011-04-26T06:30:02.393-05:00Spring Parade of Homes - 19 New Homes will be on the local Home Builders parade this Spring.<br /><ul><br /><li>April 30 - Noon to 5:00 pm </li><br /><li>May 1 - Noon to 5:00 pm </li><br /><li>May 3 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm </li></ul><br /><p align="center">Tickets: $9 at all Casey's General Stores </p><br /><div align="center">$10 at the homes</div><br /><div align="center">For more information &amp; pictures: http://crhba.org/springparade.cfm<br /></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7573802173058716680?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-69386089371913875462011-04-25T16:00:00.007-05:002011-04-25T16:27:37.376-05:00It is back to the office, after enjoying the past Easter weekend with family and friends.<br /><br /><div>We learned today that 226 31St Street NE will be coming on <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">the market July 1St for rental</a>. The current tenants will be moving out at the end of June. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Do you have a property underutilized that would be good for a person or family to rent in the greater Cedar Rapids area? We may be able to help match you with customers in the area.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The property at 830 14Th Street NE is pending. We expect new tenants to move in at the end of the week. <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">The two bedroom house at 1625 12Th Avenue SE</a> will be available June 1St. The tenants have given notice to vacate.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>At my Rotary luncheon at Noon, Mayor Ron Corbett spoke on the <a href="http://gis.linncounty.org/data/elections/special/05032011/sb/METRO.pdf">May 3Rd L.O.S.T.T.</a> [PDF], an extension of the local option sales tax for infrastructure purposes. Four tenths of each cent will go for existing roads in the City of Cedar Rapids. The breakdown is as follows:</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599634106240269202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Lxp6PWJJ9c/TbXljS6c-5I/AAAAAAAAAUg/lWVdg7tOJQE/s200/40%2Bpercent%2Bfor%2Bstreets.jpg" /><br /><ul><br /><li>Property tax relief (10 percent),</li><br /><li>Flood protection systems for the east and west side of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids (50 percent) and</li><br /><li>Existing road infrastructure (40 percent)</li></ul><br /><p>The <a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/03/04/cedar-rapids-area-realtors-back-local-option-sales-tax-entension-for-flood-protection/">Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors </a>have endorsed the tax for Cedar Rapids. For more information on the local sales tax in Linn County, you can visit the <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/linncountyelectionservices/calendar/may-3-2011-losst-election">County Auditor's site</a>. For more information on the "yes" side of the vote, you can <a href="http://voteyesmay3.org/">visit the following web site</a>.<br /><p>Talked to a prospect for a house for sale on the west side. We do anticipate some Executive Houses coming this Summer for Rent.</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6938608937191387546?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-88302202445863841242011-04-22T09:29:00.005-05:002011-04-22T11:35:25.777-05:00<a href="http://www.stpaulsumc.org/clientimages/48469/template/slide-1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 205px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 105px" alt="" src="http://www.stpaulsumc.org/clientimages/48469/template/slide-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Our offices are closed on Good Friday to allow our office staff, along with our <a href="http://www.tuckerusa.com/">related neighbors</a> time to enjoy the <a href="http://www.stpaulsumc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=48469&amp;PID=741609">Easter weekend</a> with friends and family.<br /><br /><p>We want to wish everyone a <a href="http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Good_Friday.htm">Good Friday</a>. Friday, April 22Nd is also <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2011/0422/Earth-Day-How-the-antiwar-movement-inspired-world-s-largest-green-campaign">Earth Day</a>.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Our offices</a> will reopen, with normal business hours on Monday, April 25Th. Please contact us by <a href="mailto:rtucker@ttrco.com">e-mail</a> or you can call our office at 319.365.6956, leave a message and it will be forwarded to someone, so we can follow-up with you.</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8830220244586384124?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-70059596040941616752011-04-18T13:19:00.006-05:002011-04-22T11:41:26.572-05:00It's Federal Tax Day today, Monday, April 18, 2011, since Washington D.C. had a Holiday on the 15Th this year. It's also a beginning of a Full Moon.<br /><br /><p>This morning, the radio was at 3Rd Street East and the underpass of I-380 for the beginning of demolition for the new Events Center in Cedar Rapids.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/City-Hall-to-Start-Demolition-at-Convention-Complex-Site-on-April-18-119446569.html"><em>City Hall to Start Demolition at Convention Complex Site on April 18</em></a> - KCRGTV9<br /><br /><p>We attended our monthly local Realtor Government Affairs meeting this morning. Good lively conversation on a variety of issues.<br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><li>Congress and President's Obama repeal of the 1099 Landlord Reporting Law</li><br /><br /><li>Update on various RPAC events and fundraising</li><br /><br /><li>The Chair asked a short report on the Charter Review Commission, which I and 12 other citizens were appointed to. Work will be from May 5, 2011 to August 15, 2011</li><br /><br /><li>We discussed the upcoming May 3Rd LOSST votes for Linn County, including the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins and Fairfax</li><br /><br /><li>Chapter 29 lawsuit update that will be held April 22Nd at 11 a.m. in Linn County Court - local landlords are suing the City of Cedar Rapids over Chapter 29</li><br /><br /><li>Discussed the Melrose Avenue matter in the City of Iowa City</li><br /><br /><li>Discussed the Mortgage Interest Deduction and the proposed $40 dues increase from the National Association of Realtors for all members</li><br /><br /><li>Discussed the local sign ordinances for Cedar Rapids and Marion</li></ul><br /><p>At Noon, attended the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids program from <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=4/18/2011">Jim Schnoebelen and Dave Elgin</a> on Transportation, with an update on the Highway 100 extension for the City of Cedar Rapids.</p><br /><p>Other notes for the week of April 18, 2011</p><br /><ul><br /><li>4/18, Passover</li><br /><br /><li>4/18, Revolutionary War began on this date in 1775</li><br /><br /><li>4/22, Good Friday, our offices will be formally closed for our work families to enjoy the Easter holiday with family and friends</li><br /><br /><li>4/24, Easter</li></ul><br /><p>Have a great week! If you are traveling, be careful, take it easy and play it safe!</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco </a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7005959604094161675?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-25648969241161557832011-04-14T11:54:00.002-05:002011-04-14T11:58:32.790-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbktVZVeP88/Tacig_SZkGI/AAAAAAAAArY/G4jj7yNfrdI/s1600/CR%2BLogo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 66px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595479012170895458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbktVZVeP88/Tacig_SZkGI/AAAAAAAAArY/G4jj7yNfrdI/s200/CR%2BLogo.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>The <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/city-council/form-of-government/Pages/default.aspx">City of Cedar Rapids</a> at the recent regular City Council meeting on April 12, 2011, during the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/city-council/citycouncilmeetings/AgendasPacketsMinutes/Documents/CouncilPacket%20April%2012-2011.pdf">the consent agenda</a> [PDF], appointed 13 members to serve on the Cedar Rapids Charter Review Commission. Section 7.02 of the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/about-city/documents/cedarrapidshomerulecharter.pdf">Home Rule Charter</a> [PDF] calls for a <em>Charter Review Commission in the year 2011 and every ten years thereafter</em>. <br /><p>The Resolution appointed Paul Pate (co-chair), Kay Halloran (co-chair), Nancy Bruner, LaNisha Cassell, Monica Challenger, James Craig, Patricia (Tricia) Miller, Mary Nelson, Fatima Smejkal, Scott Overland, <strong>Robin Tucker</strong>, Nancy Welsh and Carleton Whiting (terms effective through 08/15/11) to the Charter Review Commission. Many of the Commissioners were taken from <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/boardsandcommissions/governmentoperations/pages/charterreviewcommission.aspx">applications</a>. <br /><blockquote>Background: <em>The City’s Home Rule Charter Section 7.02 requires that a Charter Review Commission be established in 2011. The commission shall review the existing charter and may recommend any charter amendments that it deems appropriate to the council. Mayor Corbett along with all Council members each chose one individual and four at-large individuals to serve on the Charter Review Commission. The group’s final report should be submitted by 08/15/11. Recommendations by the charter can either be approved by the Council or submitted for voter approval. Ballots are printed in September for the November election and therefore recommendations from the Charter Review Commission must be submitted by August.</em> </blockquote>In 2004-05, the local Home Rule Charter Commission was formed, as 15 member commission to recommend to the voters an alternative form of goverment to the the current Commission form of government, at the time. In May 2005, the Home Rule Charter was constructed and presented to Mayor Paul Pate and the City Council. In June of 2005, by a vote of 69% support, the City of Cedar Rapids voted to move to Home Rule. The City had been under the old Commission form of government from 1908 to 2005. Cedar Rapids was one of the last cities above 100,000 still using the Commission form. <br /><p>Today, the City of Cedar Rapids operates under the Home Rule Charter form of government as prescribed by Chapter 372 of the Code of Iowa. As section 4.01 as the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Code of Ordinances points out: <em>The Home Rule Charter ("the charter") is set forth in this code as an unnumbered chapter</em>. The <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/about-city/documents/cedarrapidshomerulecharter.pdf">Home Rule Charter</a> [PDF] draws from the popular Iowa form of government: the Council-Manger form, along with some of the traditions of local government in Cedar Rapids, such as "<em>citizen participation</em>" in boards and commissions, which was a popular part of our commission form of government. <br /><p>Robin Tucker served together on the Home Rule Charter Commission in 2004-05, along with Nancy Bruner. Ms. Bruner served as one of the co-chairs, while Mr. Tucker served as drafting chair on that previous commission. I look forward to the opportunity to serve with Nancy again, along with the other members who have been appointed the Commission. <br /><p>The two co-chairs of the recently appointed Charter Review Commission are the most recent outgoing mayors for the City of Cedar Rapids. Mr. Pate was the last Mayor under the previous form of government, while Ms. Hollarn was the first Mayor elected under our Home Rule form of government. The other nine members of the Commission appear to represent a cross section of our community. Commission work is schedule to begin on May 5, 2011 and the Mayor and Council have instructed the Commission that they have until August 15, 2011 to compete the work of the Commission.</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2564896924116155783?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-74099307288838913672011-04-04T15:07:00.004-05:002011-04-04T15:34:18.857-05:00Happy Monday, April 4, 2011... <br /><p>We have a couple of <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">two bedroom houses for rent in SE and NE Cedar Rapids</a>. There are plenty of <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">properties for sale in the Cedar Rapids area</a>, as well. <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">Are you interesting in an in-fill lot </a>in a residential neighborhood in NE Cedar Rapids, near Daniels Park? <br /><p>We had a visit from the local steering committee today on the <a href="http://www.crmedicaldistrict.com/">MedQuarter Regional Medical District</a>, which is proposing a second SSMID for Downtown Cedar Rapids. They are proposing a $3.75 per $1,000 of valuation tax for roughly 50 blocks East of the current Downtown SSMID. The petition requires at least 25 percent of all owners of the property within the proposed Cedar Rapids Medical SSMID. <br /><p>At Noon today, attended our weekly <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=4/4/2011">Rotary Meeting</a>. This month's theme is Transportation and we heard today from our local representative on the state's transportation commission, along with the Director of the Iowa DOT. <br /><p><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7409930728883891367?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-40131227518146707752011-04-01T10:07:00.003-05:002011-04-01T10:39:59.472-05:00<a href="http://10000birds.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/robin-one-more.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 480px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://10000birds.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/robin-one-more.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div>The signs of Spring have arrived. We welcome April on a Friday in 2011!</div><br /><ul><br /><li>Warmer temperatures and the sighting of a Robin and other birds</li><br /><li>The passing of the Vernal Equinox</li><br /><li>The switch to Daylight Savings Time</li><br /><li>Major League Baseball has started</li></ul><br /><p><a href="http://www.culturalcorridor.org/">What's up in April</a>?</p><br /><ul><br /><li>April Fools Day - April 1</li><br /><li>New Moon - April 3</li><br /><li>Birth date of Thomas Jefferson, 1743 - April 13</li><br /><li>Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 17</li><br /><li>Federal Taxes Due for 2010 - April 18</li><br /><li>Passover and the Revolutionary War Began, 1775 - April 19</li><br /><li>Good Friday - April 22</li><br /><li>Easter - Sunday, April 24</li><br /><li>Easter Monday (Canada) - April 25</li><br /><li>Administrative Professionals' Day - April 27</li><br /><li>Father In-Law's Birthday - April 30</li></ul>We have properties for sale in the Cedar Rapids area. <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">Search for listings 24/7</a> from the privacy of your own computer. <em>If you have questions on buying or selling real estate, please feel free to contact <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a></em>. - Robin Tucker Today is the first day of April. We are enjoying seeing many of our customers arrive with rent. If we can be of service to you in the <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv03.htm">management of your property</a>, please feel free to contact us at Tommy Tucker Realty Co. We have been helping buyers, sellers and various property owners in a variety of ways, since 1958 in the Greater Cedar Rapids area! Are you looking to lease a new home? We have properties for Rent in the Cedar Rapids area. We anticipate listing a 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath two story executive rental in April, which should be available in May. For more information on <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/serv01.htm">houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids area</a>, visit our web site. <br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/830_14_st_ne.htm">2 Bedroom for Rent for $575.00</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/1625_12_ave_se.htm">2 Bedroom for Rent for $650.00</a></li><br /><li>We anticipate a new listing of a 5 Bedroom later this month</li></ul><br /><p>If you have any questions about our community, our property management or real estate brokerage services, please let us know. We want to wish all our readers, customers, clients, vendors, peers in the industry and neighbors... <em>A Safe and Happy April!</em></p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco </a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4013122751814670775?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-90860834895589585392011-03-30T11:40:00.005-05:002011-03-30T13:08:31.741-05:00We attended Tuesday night's Medical District meeting at the Museum of Art. It was very well attended event. It was nice to see those concerned about the closing of Second Avenue SE for two blocks, those concerned about Historical buildings and those interested in our community planning process and what will make up the proposed district.<BR><BR>The Downtown Framework plan and the plans of PCI expanding operations into one campus are exciting for Cedar Rapids. However, much is misunderstooded at times. Information in the media has been wrong at times. Hindsight being 20/20 likely would say the process should have been handled differently.<BR><BR> <a title="Permanent Link to Medical mall parking concerns council members" href="http://thegazette.com/2011/03/29/cedar-rapids-city-council-to-take-closer-look-at-medical-district-parking-requirements-following-community-forum/" rel="bookmark">Medical mall parking concerns council members</a> - The Gazette <em>CEDAR RAPIDS — The City Council could re-examine parking requirements in the proposed medical district, including plans for a medical mall that call for demolishing a nearly century-old church. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 150 people filled the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art auditorium last night to voice their opinions on the forthcoming medical [...]</em> <em></em><BR><BR>[PDF] <a class="l" href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/community-development/floodrecoveryplanning/Documents/REPORT.11.01.09%20framework%20plan%20exec%20summary.pdf">CEDAR RAPIDS</a> File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - <a class="fl" href="http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&amp;q=cache:50LskHh2SEIJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/community-development/floodrecoveryplanning/Documents/REPORT.11.01.09%2520framework%2520plan%2520exec%2520summary.pdf+Downtown+Framework+Plan+for+Cedar+Rapids&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=us&amp;pid=bl&amp;srcid=ADGEESi0uXhuYXts85u1Cip5hbrrkQQffA1XsWceLOqQg5SHk58hVhBVtPOAqruPgEGRluvPctJI3u5oKHhYPpRXlLNK2YO54Bv6HGzVbI1EzbJ9j4eNELAJbaZ0ZWBQp1ayBuhVmR7l&amp;sig=AHIEtbQR8zpPKUM-FS1mrRVMJO6XSDcYow">Quick View</a> 18 cedar Rapids Framework Plan create a vibrant cohesive downtown character that diversifies the urban fabric, reconnects east and west, and accommodates ...www.cedar-rapids.org/.../floodrecoveryplanning/.../REPORT.11.01.09%20framework% <BR><BR>An early plan was released in <a href="http://www.armstrongdevco.com/pdf/vision_cr.pdf">May 2007</a>. But, the revision above came in December 2008, after the historic flood of 2008 in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Ironically, the talk now is all about the Medical District. But, the original framework plan was about more than one more self-sustaining taxing district for the core of Cedar Rapids. <br /><ul><br /><li>Taxing Districts</li><br /><li>Destination Districts for Downtown Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas</li></ul>The City should consider looking at it in two parts, rather than 50 blocks that will make up the new proposed Medical SSMID. The consumer side should be seeing multiple destination districts, within the two SSMID districts that make up Downtown Cedar Rapids. <br /><p align="center"><strong>What is a SSMID?</strong></p><br /><p>[PDF] <a class="l" href="http://www.iowacityarea.com/Stream/StreamFile.aspx?File_ID=73C6FA21-6D59-4414-87D9-392A58E93DAF">SSMID Frequently Asked Questions What is a SSMID? A “self ...</a> <em>File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - </em><a class="fl" href="http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&amp;q=cache:gWRTk7tfrOUJ:www.iowacityarea.com/Stream/StreamFile.aspx%3FFile_ID%3D73C6FA21-6D59-4414-87D9-392A58E93DAF+New+SSMID+for+Cedar+Rapids&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=us&amp;pid=bl&amp;srcid=ADGEESgi93L0eb-Av9JesmTBsQ1KCX9-wbyxxn5GyLSAw0u4ALz3TpE1iPtrszWZiEZlRMgFUvwo3xLLjI5eVl1-MGAfJ-CgvH-jXC7nCPqcW7I2TSwbdbZB2TJKTB7AzjvHbZmc-nAk&amp;sig=AHIEtbTBrwYKj9L_zsdEYLGjgn7Pv8u98A"><em>Quick View</em></a></p><br /><p><em>Several communities in Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Davenport, Des .... the new SSMID Downtown District organization. ...</em></p><br /><p><a class="l" href="http://www.crmedicaldistrict.com/"><em>Cedar Rapids Medical District</em></a> <em>MedQuarter: New Name For "The Cedar Rapids Medical SSMID". Streetscape. December 3, 2010: Cedar Rapids, IA – A new name has been adopted for the emerging ...</em></p><br /><p>The original plan in 2007 called for multiple districts. But, we appears to be focusing solely on the taxing districts, rather the broader community discussion that should be about the multiple districts (i.e. Destination Districts) that fall within both SMMID districts, the proposed and our current Downtown SMMID.</p><br /><p>The proposed districts from page 6 the May 2007 framework plan were as following:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Cultural District</li><br /><li>Medical District</li><br /><li>Industrial District</li><br /><li>Commercial District</li><br /><li>Collegiate District</li><br /><li>Municipal District</li><br /><li>Warehouse District</li></ul><br /><p>While the December 2008 framework plan expands on the original framework plan, brought out by the City's response to the aftermath of the Flood of 2008. Not incorporating the subcategories found in the two SSMID groups is something we hope the community may relook at the above language used in the original framework plan. After all, as Reatlors we want as we take from part of our [PDF] <a href="http://www.realtor.org/files/law_and_policy/preamble.pdf">Preamble</a> ...</p><em><br /><blockquote><br /><p><em>Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment...</em></p></blockquote><br /><p align="right"></em></p><br /><div align="right"><em></em><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-9086083489558958539?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-64239381489586311562011-03-17T10:33:00.006-05:002011-03-17T14:29:57.561-05:00<a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/resident-resources/utilities/solidwaste/recycling/Pages/default.aspx"><strong>Think Green Cedar Rapids</strong></a><strong>! </strong><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRu4JwZ9EWpUximT2CftUF10YTbpGYAeKZBOloBQ9MQt-uikZzpe8aoHA" border="0" /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: The <a href="http://www.sapadapaso.org/content/About.aspx">SaPaDaPaSo Parade</a> from Downtown Cedar Rapids kicked off at 1 p.m. Thursday, with a good turnout for the parade. Our office is one-half block off the parade route at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=Tommy+Tucker+Realty+Co.&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=Tommy+Tucker+Realty+Co.&amp;hnear=Cedar+Rapids,+IA&amp;ei=-zWCTYj6G8uCtgeEjIXKBA&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=local_group&amp;ct=image&amp;resnum=2&amp;ved=0CAQQtgMwAQ">613 Second Avenue SE</a>. The Parade will start on Sixth Street SE and make the left turn on Second Avenue SE, just down from <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.sapadapaso.org/content/History.aspx">SaPaDaPaSo Parade</a> debuted on March 17th, 1975. The original parade took four minutes, which is certainly a sharp contrast to today's parade.<br /><br /><p>On behalf of everyone at <a href="http://ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. in Downtown Cedar Rapids, we want to wish you a safe and joyful St. Patrick's Day 2011. </p><p>On Saturday, a little Red will be in the air, with the <a href="http://thegazette.com/2010/03/15/parade-to-celebrate-st-joseph%E2%80%99s-day-on-saturday/">St. Joseph's Day Parade</a> in Czech Village in Cedar Rapids. But, today's it is all about the Green! Happy St. Patrick's Day...</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><p align="right"><a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">Interested in a 2 Bedroom</a> or 5 Bedroom house for Rent in Cedar Rapids? </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6423938148958631156?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-88042497693894798772011-03-03T17:51:00.005-06:002011-03-03T18:07:55.847-06:00We attended an interesting broker's meeting today, as part of the <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/">Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors</a>. Also previewed a possible new listing this afternoon. Nice visit with a contractor on a couple possible projects.<br /><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.crrealtors.org/images/header_r1_c1.jpg" border="0" />At the end of the day, we noticed the following e-mail from our local association of Realtors ...<br /><blockquote><span style="color:#3333ff;">At the February Board of Directors meeting the Local Option Sales Tax<br />extension was discussed. It was agreed that although the Corp of Engineers has<br />recommended a plan that only protects the East side of the river, both sides<br />need protection. Without flood protection on both sides another flood could<br />result in a significant loss of jobs and a corresponding impact on both<br />residential and commercial real estate sales. Property values in the downtown<br />commercial district and residential neighborhoods could decrease in value which<br />would affect the overall tax base of the City. The Board of Directors feel the<br />best way for the city to acquire matching funds for any state and/or federal<br />funding to create the flood protection plan needed is to support the extension<br />of the local option sales tax. The Board of Directors unanimously voted to<br />support the extension.<br /></span></blockquote><br /><div>My father, <a href="http://ttrco.com/_borders/Tommy%20Tucker%20Skype%20cropped.png">I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker</a>, has been a <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Realtor in Cedar Rapids</a>, since 1955. He strongly believes flood protection is needed on both sides of the river. Ahead and during the Flood of 2008, we reflected on past floods that impacted our family and our local businesses in the past. </div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.windowcleaninghalloffame.com/tucker.html">My grandfather</a> and father were impacted by floods over the years <a href="http://www.tuckerusa.com/">at the business my grandfather</a> began in 1945. Many of our former locations were impacted by the Flood of 2008. My father's neighborhood, when he first moved to Cedar Rapids was impacted. My grandfather and father first lived in the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;q=Hayes+Street+SW+map+Cedar+Rapids&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Hayes+St+SW,+Cedar+Rapids,+IA+52404&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=wCxwTe7hF9OEtgfFnd2CDw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CCAQ8gEwAA">old Hayes School neighborhood</a> of SW Cedar Rapids. We have had former business locations on both sides of the river that were impacted by the Flood of 2008.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8804249769389479877?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-53825786273345416772011-03-01T16:52:00.003-06:002011-03-01T16:59:19.969-06:00<a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06151a.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px" alt="" src="http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06151a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We welcome March today and we want to remind property owners and residents it is always a good thing to check your smoke detectors regularly.<br /><br /><br />Whether you have hard wired or battery operated smoke detectors in your property you own or rent, you should check them periodically.<br /><br /><br />If something isn't right, get it fixed or call someone. Don't risk your life. Accidents do happen and proper working equipment is your first defense.<br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5382578627334541677?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-53993439079775564512011-02-21T14:56:00.005-06:002011-02-21T15:39:31.848-06:00Our Government Affairs committee as part of the <a href="http://crrealtors.org/">Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors </a>met with Len Sandler, with the University of Iowa and with four law students to discuss the recommended changes in Chapter 69 of the municipal code of Cedar Rapids.<br /><div></div><br /><div>The main discussion was on adding Lawful Source of Income to the Civil Rights Protections in Cedar Rapids, in the areas of protection for Housing. The <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/pages/default.aspx">Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission </a>is recommended updated protections in the area of Familial Status, Gender Identity, Marital Status, Mental Disability, Association, Retaliation, as well as Lawful Sources of Income.</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576256468898371154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tlAJ141DfHY/TWLXttUpVlI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/2pIHpQKo7pI/s200/IAR_busin_2011.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://iowarealtors.com/">Realtors from all across the State of Iowa</a> will <a href="http://iowarealtors.com/legislative/busin.htm">bus-in</a> to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit with State Legislators, as well as a visit with other members of State Government. This is our annual bus-in for 2011.</div><br /><div></div><div>At Noon on Monday, Ted Townsend &amp; Richard Pankey presented a <a href="http://www.crmedicaldistrict.com/">Cedar Rapids Medical District Update</a> to members of the <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a>. Robin Tucker is a third generation Rotarian, with the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. Both his grandfather and father were members. His father, Tommy, is still an active Rotarian for over 45 years now. Robin joined Rotary in 1989.</div><br /><div></div><div>At Rotary, the news mentioned that the City of Cedar Rapids has determined the language and breakdown for the <a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/02/21/cedar-rapids-council-sets-revenue-split-for-local-option-tax-vote/">proposed extension of the Local Option Sales Tax</a> for 20 years through 2034. The Council will tackle the proposal and likely move it for a May 3Rd public measure at Tuesday's City Council meeting.</div><br /><div></div><div>On Tuesday, the City Council will also have a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2012 City Budget, as well as the ten year Capital Improvement Budget. The City Council regularly meets twice a month in Cedar Rapids.</div><br /><div></div><div>We currently have <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">houses for rent</a> in Cedar Rapids, as well as <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">houses for sale</a> in the greater Cedar Rapids area. Are you looking for something in 2011? Please contact us, if we can be of assistance for your <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">property management and real estate brokerage needs</a>.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5399343907977556451?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-84257967195534765282011-02-17T09:55:00.006-06:002011-02-17T10:15:06.736-06:00On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, Mayor Ron Corbett was the program at the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors luncheon. Mayor Corbett gave a detailed presentation of the local economy aiming it at a Realtors prospective, the ongoing work on flood protection for both sides of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, how it will be financed, as well as reasons for the upcoming May 3Rd extension of the local option sales tax.<br /><br /><a title="Link to Mayor Corbett didn’t need a name tag at Statehouse" href="http://thegazette.com/2011/02/16/mayor-corbett-didn%e2%80%99t-need-a-name-tag-at-statehouse/"><em>Mayor Corbett didn’t need a name tag at Statehouse</em></a> - The Gazette<br /><em>At noon on Wednesday, Corbett spoke to more than 100 Cedar Rapids area Realtors, telling them that Iowa lawmakers aren’t apt to help the city fund its flood-protection system unless city residents are willing to put some local dollars into the pot. Federal dollars for the system also will require local dollars, he said ...</em><br /><br />After the Mayor's thirty minute presentation to Realtors, which may have served as a warm up to his scheduled State of the City address on March 2Nd, the Mayor took questions from the audience on a variety of subjects.<br /><ul><li>Dredging</li><li>Project Labor Agreements</li><li>Questions on the local option sales tax</li><li>Discussion of Federal funding</li><li>Discussion on State funding</li><li>The Mayor's visit to the State House this week on funding flood protection for Cedar Rapids</li><li>Property tax vs. sales tax for funding flood protection and residential street repairs</li><li>The options and powers of local government</li><li>The term "<em>urban myth</em>" was discussed, regarding the use of the current LOST monies and charges monies have not been used as stipulated by the public measure</li><li>What happens, if the LOST vote is not approved by the voters?</li></ul><p>Clearly, the Mayor supports financing flood protection and additional street repairs with sales tax, as opposed to increasing property taxes on the community. It was a candid and strong presentation from Mayor Corbett.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><p>Next week, Realtors from across the State of Iowa will meet in Des Moines and make a visit to State House to speak to state lawmakers on issues that concern our industry.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8425796719553476528?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-40135945822354769222011-02-11T16:05:00.004-06:002011-02-11T16:46:35.093-06:00The <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/Pages/home.aspx">City of Cedar Rapids</a> changed Chapter 29 of the municipal code in 2010. However, the Courts are now involved, due to language used by the City in establishing an updated fee and inspection system that requires licensing, as well as specific crime-free language ...<div> <br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><h2 class="posttitle" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 24px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 28px; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(40, 87, 168); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><h2 class="posttitle" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 24px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 28px; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(40, 87, 168); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><h2 class="posttitle" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 24px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 28px; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(40, 87, 168); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/02/08/cedar-rapids-landlord-group-fighting-citys-crime-free-ordinance/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Cedar Rapids landlord group fighting city’s crime-free ordinance" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 24px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(74, 104, 164); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><i>Cedar Rapids landlord group fighting city’s crime-free ordinance</i></a></h2><p class="date" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 10px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(135, 145, 152); font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(228, 228, 228); border-top-style: none; border-top-color: initial; font-style: normal; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">- The Gazette article is linked on the pending lawsuit against the City of Cedar Rapids</p><div class="entry" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><div class="thumb-img" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><img width="90" height="50" src="http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/williamroemerman-91x51.jpg" class="attachment-90x70 wp-post-image" alt="Attorney William <span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" /><i>Roemerman is representing a group of Cedar Rapids landlords seeking summary judgment in their lawsuit against the City of Cedar Rapids over the “Crime Free Lease Addendum." (Gazette file photo)</i></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 15px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><i>A group of landlords filed a motion for summary judgment Friday in its lawsuit against the City of Cedar Rapids over the “Crime Free Lease Addendum,” which was approved last summer. The Landlords of Linn County, a non-profit group comprised of 150 landlords, and Rehman Enterprises, owner of 14 rental properties, claim in the lawsuit ...</i></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 15px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; ">The City of Cedar Rapids is considering changing Chapter 69 of the municipal code in 2011. Some of the new recommendations have property owners, landlords and proponents of limited government concerned. Should a property owner, landlord or agent be required to accept Section 8 housing? </span></p></div></span></h2></span></h2></span></div>The <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/default.aspx">Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission</a> has formed the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission recently. They are seeking support for advocacy efforts in the community for civil rights. We had the opportunity this week to sit down and learn about the advocacy work that is planned, including the formation of the Youth Advisory Board for Friends of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. <br /> <br />We have a <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm">couple of two bedroom houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids area</a>. Also, there are plenty of <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">houses for sale in the Cedar Rapids area</a>. If you are in need of assistance, please call and talk to one of our Realtors.<div> <br /></div><div>We are wrapping up the week of February 7Th through 11Th. We completed a city inspection on Friday. Next week, we have a final inspection at another local property. The City of Cedar Rapids has a five years inspection cycle, while the City of Marion has a three year inspection cycle on rental housing.</div><div> <br /></div><div>If we can be of service to you, with your property management or real estate needs, please let us know. <a href="http://ttrco.com/contact.htm">You can contact us in various ways</a>.</div><div style="text-align: right;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4013594582235476922?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-67061690727333685142011-02-02T12:29:00.003-06:002011-02-02T12:53:00.288-06:00The Snow Storm has dumped plenty of snow, roughly 12" and all area schools are closed for <strong>Wednesday, February 2Nd, Happy Groundhog's Day</strong> everyone ...<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://thegazette.com/"><strong>The Gazette</strong></a> headline suggests that "area roadways still challenging" which is absolutely true. Tried to park in our downtown parking lot, but both entrances/exits, which were plowed in. Last night, most major highways were unsafe to drive and many in the SE part of the State are still closed.</div><br /><div></div><div>There was some thunder snow last night in Eastern Iowa, raising the snow totals in parts of rural Iowa. Last night, snow and blizzard conditions were leading to accidents and road closings.</div><br /><div></div><ul><li><a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/02/02/watch-live-mobile-weather-coverage/"><em>LIVE mobile streaming weather coverage</em></a> from SouceMedia, our neighbor here in C.R.</li><br /><li><a href="http://thegazette.com/cancellations/"><em>Delays and cancellations</em></a><em> </em></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.kcrg.com/weather/roadconditions"><em>Road conditions</em></a><em> </em></li><br /><li><a href="http://thegazette.com/weather/"><em>Latest forecast information</em></a><em> </em></li><br /><li><a href="http://thegazette.com/2011/02/02/new-winter-storm-photos-from-cedar-rapids-iowa-city/"><em>NEW TODAY: Winter storm photos from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City</em></a><em> </em></li></ul><br /><p><a href="http://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=LtgX-e3f8ctI3U5dJtbt7EJ1ZfRneYme,WVu9fSqHs4SbuLbM1qz8Mkk45xgkWsKpjm_LzSRjnOQtJRKqlp8JwC_KmoKQSHUelv2WT2UqdPUUKhhBj7dJlvuXaP6l1A1n2M3kN0MxUEAXJO2piw"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px" alt="" src="http://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=LtgX-e3f8ctI3U5dJtbt7EJ1ZfRneYme,WVu9fSqHs4SbuLbM1qz8Mkk45xgkWsKpjm_LzSRjnOQtJRKqlp8JwC_KmoKQSHUelv2WT2UqdPUUKhhBj7dJlvuXaP6l1A1n2M3kN0MxUEAXJO2piw" border="0" /></a><strong>Our offices at </strong><a href="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;source=hp&amp;q=Tommy+Tucker+Realty+Co.+613+Second+Avenue+SE&amp;rlz=1R2SKPB_enUS369&amp;aq=f&amp;aqi=&amp;aql=&amp;oq="><strong>613 Second Avenue SE</strong></a> are currently today. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment.</p><p>Much of our staff opted to make it a Snow Day, due to the snow overnight, but we are currently open for business. We are going to avoid showing properties on Wednesday, due to some residential streets not being passable and many properties have far too much snow to get up to the door.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6706169072733368514?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-16144022899790876032011-01-24T10:40:00.004-06:002011-01-24T11:01:55.596-06:00<a href="http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtor-party/images/rp_buttons_final_vote.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtor-party/images/rp_buttons_final_vote.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><ol><li><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuUxkr-FaphX4RJI8blgYvc3-"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 1px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 1px" alt="" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuUxkr-FaphX4RJI8blgYvc3-" border="0" /></a>Introductions and update on the Chamber Government Affairs meeting on Friday was presented</li><br /><li>IAR Bus-In Day is February 22</li><br /><li>New Business</li><br /><li>Old Business</li><br /><li>IAR Video Conference</li></ol><ul><li>Recap of Chamber Legislative update</li><br /><li>Sen Rob Hogg's promotion of Flood Control for Community legislation was mentioned again</li><br /><li>We discussed the local ordinance change on Chapter 69 of the municipal code, which covers our local civil rights laws</li><br /><li>Some discussion on Government Leases and Crime Free Leases</li></ul><div><strong>First IAR Video Conference of the 2011 Iowa Legislative Session</strong></div><ul><li>Children in need of assistance - impacts of a Meth House and proposed legislation. What will the impact be on property owners, including Landlords</li><br /><li>Minnesota adopted a strict bill that lead to occupancy being pulled, foreclosure</li><br /><li>SF 24 - Mandates for home inspectors to be licensed in Iowa</li><br /><li>Property Taxes - Iowa House has proposed legislation</li><br /><li>Schools and Mental Health expenses being shifted to State to relieve property taxes?</li><br /><li>State Boards and Commissions</li><br /><li>Realtor proposed legislation: unlicensed, out of state companies doing business in Iowa</li></ul><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1614402289979087603?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-22001073950902815982011-01-10T17:34:00.006-06:002011-01-10T17:45:08.155-06:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JANUARY 10, 2011<br /><br />St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Hosts Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service<br /><br />Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King through a Humanitarian Award and the Voices, Talents, and Dreams of Children<br /><br />Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.<br /><br />St. Paul’s United Methodist Church<br />1340 Third Avenue SE<br />Cedar Rapids, Iowa<br /><br />Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed that we would live in a world where his children would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” At the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service, we will Remember Dr. King’s words, Celebrate our dreams for the future, and Act to make these dreams a reality.<br /><br />This year, a special message for children is included in this uplifting service as well as the formal recognition of members of the newly established “Civil Rights Youth Advisory Panel.”<br /><br />Keynote Speaker, Karl Werner will share innovative approaches he uses in Cedar Rapids Schools to help students understand the importance of diversity in learning. His programs have garnered many accolades and awards around the country.<br /><br />The Martin Luther King Planning Committee is proud to recognize this year’s Percy and Lileah Harris “Who Is My Neighbor” award recipient. This award is “In recognition of a lifelong faith commitment to living in harmony with others and to promoting equality and social justice in the community.”<br /><br />Magnificent music has always been a component of this celebration service and this year is no different. Come enjoy the musical talents of The Chorale Midwest, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Men’s Choir, and the Gospel Choir from Johnson Elementary School of the Arts.<br /><br />We invite you to Remember, Celebrate, and Act on the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<br /><br />Contact:<br />Jerry Matchett <a href="mailto:matchett.jerry@gmail.com">matchett.jerry@gmail.com</a><br /><div align="left">or Stefanie Robinson <a href="mailto:S.Robinson@cedar-rapids.org">S.Robinson@cedar-rapids.org</a><br />St. Paul’s United Methodist Church<br />1340 Third Avenue SE<br />Cedar Rapids, Iowa<br />319-363-2058<br /><br /><a href="http://stpaulsumc.org/">http://stpaulsumc.org/</a><br /><br /></div><div align="center">###<br /></div><div align="left"><br />This is event is open to the entire community. </div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2200107395090281598?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-67712010488589490152011-01-08T06:00:00.001-06:002011-01-08T06:00:03.733-06:00<a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:95FwOjQvXcXvQM:"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:95FwOjQvXcXvQM:" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>The City of Cedar Rapids, though the Civil Rights Commission is seeking to make changes to Chapter 69.</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div>Here's information on the upcoming New Ordinance Focus Groups for Monday and Tuesday in Cedar Rapids ...</div><br /><div><em></em></div><div><em>In order to foster a more inclusive community, the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission has <strong>proposed ordinance changes that will add gender identity, retaliation, and lawful source of income as protected classes</strong>, <strong>extend</strong> across-the-board coverage for all other protected classes, provide changes in the area of public accommodation that adhere to ADA standards, <strong>extend </strong>the time to file to 300 days for complaints in the areas of employment, education, credit, and public accommodation, and <strong>extend</strong> the time to file to a year for complaints in the area of housing. The changes will go before the City Council for approval, and if approved, will take effect April.</em></div><br /><div><em>Public Forums will be held the week of January 10Th to discuss these changes with the public. The dates, times, and changes discussed are listed below.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>JANUARY 10, 2011 - CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY</em><em>, </em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>SENDAK ROOM, WESTDALE MALL</strong></em></div><br /><div align="left"><br /><em>6:00-7:00pm, Familial/Marital Status</em></div><br /><div><em>The proposed changes will extend across-the-board protection in the areas of housing, employment, education, credit, and public accommodation.</em></div><br /><div align="left"><em>7:15-8:15pm, Gender Identity</em></div><br /><div><em>The proposed changes will add gender identity as a protected class in the areas of housing, employment, education, public accommodation, and credit. The changes define gender identity as actual or perceived gender-related identity, expression, appearance, behavior,<br />or other attributes regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><em><strong>JANUARY 11, 2011 - ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, </strong></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>SOCIAL HALL, 1340 3RD AVE. SE</strong></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em>5:30-6:30pm, Lawful Source of Income</em></div><br /><div><em>The proposed changes will add lawful source of income as a protected class in the area of housing. The changes define lawful source of income as any lawful, verifiable source of money paid directly or indirectly to or on behalf of a renter or buyer of housing, including income derived from: 1) any lawful profession or occupation; 2) any government or private assistance, subsidy, voucher, grant, or loan program.</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div align="left"><em>7:00-8:00pm, Design/Construction Requirements in Public Accommodation </em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div><em>The proposed ordinance changes will hold designers and/or builders responsible for meeting ADA requirements in multifamily dwellings and public accommodations from the date a certificate of occupancy is issued until compliance is achieved.</em></div><br /><div align="left"><em>All sessions are free and open to the public.<br /></em></div>We encourage the community to attend these sessions to learn more about this public policy proposal and changes to our community Chapter 69 ordinance.<br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><br>ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6771201048858949015?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-55854624215693299912011-01-07T08:59:00.005-06:002011-01-07T10:18:35.646-06:00<div><strong>Do you need a house to rent?</strong></div><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 497px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/446%2022%20Street%20NW.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> has a couple of two bedroom houses that we are marketing at the present on the NE side. We also have a legal three bedroom coming available soon on the NW side. <a href="http://ttrco.com/serv01.htm"><em>Details</em></a></div><br /><div></div><div align="center"><strong>Do you have a property that could be a home for someone else?</strong></div><br /><div></div><div>We have a government employee seeking a Government Lease for a four bedroom house, with a market value in the $1200 to 1600 monthly rent range. Would your property fit that price range and and would you be interested in listing your property with us, so we can act as your Authorized Agent in doing business with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers? Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a registered government contractor, in housing. We currently serve clients with Government leasing.</div><br /><div></div><div>Please let us know, if we can be of service to you in helping you meet some of your New Year's Resolutions!</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5585462421569329991?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-8687951512303222092011-01-06T20:25:00.005-06:002011-01-06T22:01:15.408-06:00<a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:95FwOjQvXcXvQM:"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:95FwOjQvXcXvQM:" border="0" /></a>There was an article today in The Gazette on upcoming community open houses on proposed changes in Chapter 69 municipal code for the City of Cedar Rapids. Chapter 69 deals with Civil Rights in our community. I was happy to see that Rick Smith from The Gazette reported on the upcoming public discussion on Chapter 69. <div><em><blockquote><p><em>Robin Tucker, a local Realtor and businessman, this week said the<br />proposed ordinance change related to housing vouchers does rub some landlords<br />the wrong way.<br /></em></p><p><em>“What if I don’t want any more to do with government than<br />required, which is how some people look at it,” Tucker said. “Should landlords<br />be required to do business with government?”</em><br /></p></blockquote><div></em><a title="Ordinance change would protect Section 8 housing applicants" href="http://thegazette.com/2011/01/06/ordinance-change-would-protect-section-8-housing-applicants/" rel="bookmark"><em>Ordinance change would protect Section 8 housing applicants</em></a> - The Gazette</div><div><em>Karl Cassell is executive director of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, which is proposing a change to the city's civil rights ordinance that would prohibit housing discrimination based on the source of their income ...</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div><em><strong>New Ordinance Focus Groups</strong></em> will be hosted by <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Pages/default.aspx">the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission</a> on Monday, January 10Th and Tuesday, January 11Th. Different subjects will be presented each session.</div><br /><div></div><ul><li><em>The city commission forum on Monday will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s location in Westdale Mall. Proposed ordinance changes related to marital status will be discussed first followed by those related to gender identity.</em></li><br /><li><em>The Tuesday forum will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1340 Third Ave. SE, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proposed ordinance changes related to lawful sources of income will be discussed first followed by changes related to construction and the Americans with Disabilities Act.</em></li></ul><div>Want to read the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/civil-rights/Documents/Jan%202011%20Newsletter.pdf">latest newsletter</a> from the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission? </div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. represents a variety of property owners, who are seeking to rent single family houses in our area. Our agency does not have an application fee and we will consider all legal sources of income. We encourage anyone seeking a rental to apply.</div><br /><div></div><div>Our company founder, Realtor® Emeritus and President, I.L. '<em>Tommy</em>' Tucker is a former member of the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. Tommy served on the initial civil rights committee that become the Cedar Rapids Civil Right Commission back in the 1960s under Mayor Robert M.L. Johnson. Tommy served as Commissioner in a variety of roles for 31 years. </div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-868795151230322209?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-23527243435382537632011-01-02T19:37:00.006-06:002011-01-02T20:04:42.873-06:00It has been nice to have a couple days away from the office to celebrate the New Year's Holiday with friends and family. We hope you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and an opportunity to welcome in the New Year, as you choose.<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dSLNZr3hXcxZaM:"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 112px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dSLNZr3hXcxZaM:" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We had our first service call of the New Year on Sunday. Thank you to our tenant and service vendor for resolving the matter in a timely fashion and with prudent work.<br /><br /><strong>Be prepared.</strong><br /><br />Remember to be prepared for emergencies. If you have to call the utility companies, know what to do, whether it be electric, gas or water.<br /><br /><strong>What are your New Year's Resolutions for 2011?</strong><br /><br />Can we be a part of your real estate or property management needs in 2011. If so, please <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">contact us by e-mail or telephone</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Seeking Client with Four Bedroom Home in Cedar Rapids</strong></div><br /><ul><li>We have a family seeking a four bedroom house in the Cedar Rapids area. They would like to rent the property for 12 months under a Government Lease with the Army Corp of Engineers. <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. is an authorized government contractor and we have helped three property owners this past year secure a Government Lease on their property. Can we help you?</li></ul><a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Realtor® Preamble</a><br /><br /><blockquote><em>Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated<br />ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our<br />civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and<br />its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest<br />distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing,<br />the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and<br />farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.<br /><br />Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They<br />impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS®<br />should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in preparing<br />themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the<br />standards of their calling and share with their fellow REALTORS® a common<br />responsibility for its integrity and honor.<br /></em></blockquote><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2352724343538253763?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-44036996417645006652010-12-22T16:09:00.005-06:002010-12-22T16:22:24.281-06:00<a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/images/header_r1_c1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://www.crrealtors.org/images/header_r1_c1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We received the following e-mail today from our <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/">local association</a> ...<br /><br /><br /><blockquote><em>The Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® office will be closing today at<br />3:00 p.m.<br /><br />The office will also be closed Thursday, December 23rd and<br />Friday, December 24th .<br /><br />We want to wish everyone a safe and happy<br />holday!<br /><br />The<br />Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®<br /></em></blockquote><br /><br /><div align="center">*** *** ***<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Good News for Downtown Cedar Rapids reported on Wednesday. </strong></div><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:9zgUQgNsCAPpFM:"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:9zgUQgNsCAPpFM:" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a title="Link to Rockwell bringing hundreds of new jobs downtown" href="http://thegazette.com/2010/12/22/cedar-rapids-to-announce-new-investment-in-downtown-today/"><em>Rockwell bringing hundreds of new jobs downtown</em></a> - The Gazette<br /><em>UPDATE: Rockwell Collins will move 400 employees into downtown office space being restored from the June 2008 flood, giving ... </em><a title="More" href="http://thegazette.com/2010/12/22/cedar-rapids-to-announce-new-investment-in-downtown-today/"><em>More</em></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco<br /><br /></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4403699641764500665?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-20046699155812807272010-12-22T11:27:00.003-06:002010-12-22T11:37:45.728-06:00<a href="http://new.gbgm-umc.org/media/images/mary-babywoodcut150.gif"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 157px" alt="" src="http://new.gbgm-umc.org/media/images/mary-babywoodcut150.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On behalf of all us at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co., </a>we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas this Holiday Season.</div><br /><div></div><div>Our offices will be closed for the <a href="http://ttrco.com/message.htm">Christmas Holiday</a> from Thursday, December 23Rd through Monday, December 27Th. Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, December 28Th at 8:30 a.m. We have closed our offices for normal business, so our staff can enjoy the Christmas holiday with friends and family.</div><br /><div></div><div>We would enjoy hearing from you, so if <a href="http://ttrco.com/contact.htm">you need to contact us</a>, please call us at 319.365.6956 and leave a message during the Holiday. If immediate service is required, we will have someone get back to you as timely as possible.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2004669915581280727?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-87457099038366883192010-12-21T10:48:00.003-06:002010-12-21T11:53:05.371-06:00<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Nieve_LaCarlota.jpg/200px-"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Nieve_LaCarlota.jpg/200px-" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>The Season has officially arrived December 21st.</strong><br /><br />Typically, the <a href="http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/winter/first-day-of-winter.html">first day of Winter</a> is the 21st of December each year, but in 2011 it will be on the 22Nd. So, today, we welcome Winter officially to our community, though with the cold weather and snow this month already, many people already noticed the season had arrived.<br /><br />Throughout the Winter months, feel free to contact <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> for your real estate needs. Our company began serving the greater Cedar Rapids area in 1958 in a variety of aspects of real estate and property management. Do you have a need or want in one of the following:<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Property Management</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Sales</li><br /><li>Purchasing</li><br /><li>Like-kind exchange</li><br /><li>Government rental opportunities - Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a registered government contractor and is assisting various property owners, as there agent, with government leases</li><br /><li>Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is licensed to practice in real estate in the State of Iowa</li><br /><li>Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a registered landlord/operator in the City of Cedar Rapids</li><br /><li>Chapter 29 questions - did you registered your property in Cedar Rapids?</li><br /><li>Chapter 22 questions</li><br /><li>Chapter 69 questions - Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing</li><br /><li>Business brokerage</li><br /><li>Multi-family</li><br /><li>Subsidized and non-subsidized housing</li></ul><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><p align="left">Our office will have Christmas Holiday hours during December 24Th to December 27Th and will be closed for staff and our agents to enjoy time with friends and family. If service is needed, please contact us and we will work to contact you by phone.</p><p align="center"><em>Our normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F or by appointment.</em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8745709903836688319?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-14240911280722083602010-12-20T10:03:00.004-06:002010-12-20T10:11:49.947-06:00The <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> will celebrate our Club Holiday Party today during our regular meeting.<br /><br />This year's program will feature the Washington High School Madrigal Singers. We caught them at the <em>Cocoa and Carols</em> concert that Washington High put on earlier this month, so it should be an entertaining Rotary Club celebration this year. <a href="http://www.freedomfestival.com/Freedom-Festival/Events/20101204/116/Fire-Ice-Festival-Washington-HS-Madrigal-Singers.aspx">The Madrigal Singers</a> also performed at this year's Fire &amp; Ice Festival in Cedar Rapids earlier this month.<br /><br />Here's a taste of The Madrigal Singers performing at Rotary West's program earlier this year.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GC5C_KqVD5Q?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GC5C_KqVD5Q?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1424091128072208360?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-48789402385943776792010-12-06T06:00:00.002-06:002010-12-06T06:00:05.992-06:00<div align="center"><strong>Rotary Monday</strong></div><br />The <em><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/index.asp?ID=3524">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a></em> is the 33Rd largest Rotary Club in the world. Robin and Tommy Tucker are both members of <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a>. Robin's grandfather, Tommy's father, was also a member of Rotary. Robin's daughter enjoyed her Rotary experience in high school, as a member of <a href="http://www.crwestrotary.org/Interact.cfm">Interact</a>, which is Rotary experienced at the high school level.<br /><br />Robin is looking forward to attending Monday's meeting where: <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPqn-nYqr0I/AAAAAAAAATw/XsNcvyfzj8Q/s1600/2009.2010%2BRotary%2BTheme.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546930585226358594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPqn-nYqr0I/AAAAAAAAATw/XsNcvyfzj8Q/s200/2009.2010%2BRotary%2BTheme.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Rotary Program:</strong></div><br /><div align="center">Christopher Blake, President of the newly named <a href="http://www.mtmercy.edu/">Mount Mercy University</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">The Four-year Catholic liberal arts university in Cedar Rapids officially became an university in 2010, after it's rich history as Mt. Mercy College.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Robin attended a <a href="http://www.creighton.edu/">Jesuit Catholic university</a> out of state, after growing up in the Cedar Rapids community, graduating from <a href="http://www.crwash.org/">George Washington High School</a>. After college, he worked in public accounting. He returned to Cedar Rapids at the end of 1987 and began his career at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. in 1988. Robin has a variety of work experience and enjoys his service to the community as a <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Realtor</a> and as a <a href="http://www.corningnyrotary.org/html/rotary_international_principle.html">Rotarian</a>.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4878940238594377679?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-53342341605308037212010-12-04T13:57:00.005-06:002010-12-04T14:31:02.402-06:00<strong>Allow more time to travel.</strong> Time to adjust to winter driving conditions in town and across the State of Iowa.<br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 520px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.calendar-updates.com/info/holidays/images/Winter.jpg" border="0" /><br />Winter may not <a href="http://www.calendar-updates.com/info/holidays/us/winter.aspx">officially be here</a>, but typically December - January - February are the winter months in Iowa. </p><p>We are currently marketing a <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/830_14_st_ne.htm">two bedroom house for rent</a> on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. The house rents for $575.00. It includes hook ups, an unfinished basement and a one stall garage. An ad is found in the current issue of The Gazette. </p><p>We are seeking new listings for 3 or 4 bedroom properties. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers are seeking rental opportunities for Government Leases in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area. <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/profile.htm">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> is an authorized government contractor. We are currently representing Cedar Rapids and Marion property owners as there management agent for government leases for executive rentals. We provide management services for a variety of property owners in the area.</p><p><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">Talk to Robin Tucker</a> for more information on how your home could provide housing for the government or for other people seeking housing here in the Linn County area. We can also assist in marketing your property for sale. We are members of the Cedar Rapids Area, Iowa and National Association of Realtors®. <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">Visit our local MLS</a>. </p><p>Thank you for visiting us online and Merry Christmas this holiday season ...</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5334234160530803721?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-55481808864989067792010-12-03T17:30:00.004-06:002010-12-04T15:41:52.275-06:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPq0zrASUZI/AAAAAAAAAUA/ZGmbXhFmcRA/s1600/Cedar%2BRapids%2BChamber.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546944690870440338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 62px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPq0zrASUZI/AAAAAAAAAUA/ZGmbXhFmcRA/s200/Cedar%2BRapids%2BChamber.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On Friday, December 3Rd, the <a href="http://www.cedarrapids.org/">Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce</a> hosted a Government Affairs meeting, sponsored by Rockwell Collins. Robin Tucker, Realtor® with <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> was among the attendees.<br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div>Several local state legislators were in attendance, as a room full of Chamber members, city and county elected officials had a conversation on the upcoming 2011 Legislative Session in Iowa, as well as local priorities and/or concerns.</div><br /><ul><li>A review of the 2010 election, where a new governor (GOP) was elected, 60 GOP (22 new GOP members) to 40 DEM in the House and 26 DEM/24 GOP in the Senate</li><br /><li>One question asked, how should one best contact you as a member of the Legislature? Which led to an interesting conversation on the importance of building "<em>relationships</em>" whether discussing politics or in any aspect of life or business</li><br /><li>Flood mitigation (walls/levies) and upstream retention was discussed</li><br /><li>Concerns over Iowa's current property tax system, especially the impact on commercial/industrial taxes</li><br /><li>Home rule and the City of Cedar Rapids' need for more revenue steams</li><br /><li>Future of Vision Iowa</li><br /><li>Parking garage for new Federal court house - funding sources for the City?</li><br /><li>How will Cedar Rapids fund flood mitigation (walls/levies) - proposed bill and using Sales Tax revenue, similar to the City of Newton in it's recovery, after Maytag moved out</li><br /><li>Raising the hotel/motel tax from 7% to 9% - goal of local visitor's bureau</li><br /><li>The local visitor's bureau commented that 70% of the visitors to our area are from out of state - study concluded</li><br /><li>Frustration of State Government - 99 counties, lack of accountability and/or innovation, number of school districts and reason for the outcome of the 2010 elections ...</li></ul><p>It was an interesting 90 minutes or less. Five members of the Linn County delegation in Des Moines were present. House members: Nick Wagner, Tyler Olson, Renee Schulte and Kraig Paulsen. Senate member: Rob Hogg was present</p><p>Sen. Hogg indicated he had one priority in 2011 for upcoming session: flood mitigation and upstream retention. All five members in attendance were re-elected in 2010. It is likely Rep. Paulsen will be the next Speaker of the House in the Iowa Legislature. The house was previously 56 DEM/46 GOP prior to the 2010 elections.</p><p>After the <a href="http://ttrco.blogspot.com/2010/12/robin-tucker-is-attending-our-realtor.html">Realtor Government Affairs</a> breakfast on Wednesday with the same five legislators, it was interesting to view the discussion at the Chamber event.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5548180886498906779?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-6436426306339977282010-12-01T06:00:00.000-06:002010-12-01T06:00:04.891-06:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPWJe5PnFhI/AAAAAAAAATo/FT9fpXmvI7A/s1600/Robin%2BTucker%2BSocial.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545489680032011794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPWJe5PnFhI/AAAAAAAAATo/FT9fpXmvI7A/s200/Robin%2BTucker%2BSocial.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We want to welcome the month of December to all. Busy morning, with the Realtor Legislative Breakfast for our local association. We are meeting with local legislators, ahead of the next session of the Iowa Legislature in January 2011. Then, off to a walk through with our new residents of a five bedroom executive home in NE Cedar Rapids.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><em>If we can be of assistance to you this Holiday season, please let us know</em>. ~ <a href="http://ttrco.com/contact.htm">Robin Tucker</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-643642630633997728?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-81554410443721868742010-11-30T17:19:00.003-06:002010-11-30T17:27:49.094-06:00<a href="http://www.metar-machines.com/images/site_internet.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px" alt="" src="http://www.metar-machines.com/images/site_internet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We invite you to visit our web site:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">http://www.ttrco.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Cedar-Rapids-IA/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co/146003229064">Facebook Page</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/ttrco">Twitter Page</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Robin Tucker is also on <em><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Linked In</a></em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div align="right"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8155441044372186874?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-49906597133968479942010-11-29T16:18:00.004-06:002010-11-29T16:26:59.232-06:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPQn1QYLNbI/AAAAAAAAATg/FhCZm9Msors/s1600/Executive%2BHouse%2Bquestion.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545100837082838450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 163px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TPQn1QYLNbI/AAAAAAAAATg/FhCZm9Msors/s200/Executive%2BHouse%2Bquestion.bmp" border="0" /></a>We hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe <a href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Eastern-Iowans-Travel-Home-After-Holiday-Weekend-110953734.html">Thanksgiving holiday</a> last week. As we close out November and welcome the month of December, please let us know, if we can be of assistance for your real estate and property management needs. <div><br /><div></div><ul><li>Buying</li><br /><li>Selling</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Property Management</li><br /><li>Like-kind exchange</li></ul><p>Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is located in Downtown Cedar Rapids. We began business in 1958 and have enjoyed the opportunity over the years to work with a variety of clients and customers.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4990659713396847994?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-4366852262990130912010-11-22T11:21:00.004-06:002010-11-22T11:52:04.269-06:00Last week, we enjoyed the 2010 CRAAR Realtor® Inaugural on Thursday night. It was a disappointing weekend of College Football in Iowa with all three regent institutions going down. Congratulations to the University of Northern Iowa making the <a href="http://fcsnow.com/fcsplayoffs.aspx">2010 FCS Playoffs</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations to our new Association President ... <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TOqtYjElaLI/AAAAAAAAATQ/8qsUISElEBk/s1600/civil%2Brights%2Bcommisison.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542432928675752114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 87px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TOqtYjElaLI/AAAAAAAAATQ/8qsUISElEBk/s200/civil%2Brights%2Bcommisison.png" border="0" /></a><br /><em><br /><br /><div><div><blockquote><p><a class="" href="http://www.facebook.com/Cedarrapidsareaassociationofrealtors" target="_blank"><em>Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®</em></a><a class="" href="http://www.facebook.com/Cedarrapidsareaassociationofrealtors" target="_blank"><em><br />Congratulations to Kevin Heinbuch, Why USA Eastern Iowa Realty, on his<br />Inauguration as 2011 CRAAR President.</em></a></p><br /></em></blockquote></div></div><p></p>Our local association is now on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Cedarrapidsareaassociationofrealtors" target="_blank"><em>Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®</em></a> fan page. You can follow Tommy Tucker Realty Co., as well on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Cedar-Rapids-IA/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co/146003229064">Facebook</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/ttrco">Twitter</a>.<br /><br />Monday, the week of Thanksgiving, Robin Tucker is scheduled to attend his <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=11/22/2010">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting</a>.<br /><br />Downtown Rotary will host our Rotary District Governor Roger Kuetter, District 5970. The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids is Club 2185 and is the 33rd largest club in <a href="http://rotary.org/">Rotary International</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/iowa-m-baskbl-body-main.html">Iowa Hawkeye basketball fans</a> on Monday can catch online or on radio the final game of the Paradise Jam Tournament when the Hawks face the Long Beach State 49ers, who are coached by former Gonzaga/Minnesota coach Dan Monson. Tip off is 2:30 p.m. Iowa time.<br /><br />On Tuesday, we begin organizing for the 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration held at St. Paul's UMC in Cedar Rapids. Robin has participated with the event for many years.<br /><br /><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7WmkKqSWVLa4YM:http://liblogs.albany.edu/deweyblog/HappyThanks.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7WmkKqSWVLa4YM:http://liblogs.albany.edu/deweyblog/HappyThanks.jpg" border="0" /></a>Thursday, November 25, 2010 is Thanksgiving. Our offices are scheduled to be closed November 25-29, 2010 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Realtors will be working via appointment. Service calls will be followed up by calling 319.365.6956 x 102.<br /><br />We are getting closer to the end of the 11Th month of 2010. The year is passing by quickly.<br /><br />Please contact <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact">Tommy Tucker Realty Co., </a>if we can assist in your real estate needs. You can reach our offices at 319.365.6956 or by <a href="mailto:info@ttrco.com">e-mail</a>.<br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-436685226299013091?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-27927894254004461462010-11-03T12:32:00.004-05:002010-11-03T12:59:02.909-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TNGisLirwkI/AAAAAAAAATI/eLdaubd-Ecs/s1600/CR+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535384296911258178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 66px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TNGisLirwkI/AAAAAAAAATI/eLdaubd-Ecs/s200/CR+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The City of Cedar Rapids plans to close Second Avenue SE. Interesting <a href="http://thegazette.com/2010/11/02/let-council-hear-your-anger-on-second-avenue/"><em>Letter to the Editor</em></a> in The Gazette on the issue.</div><br /><div></div><div><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','xF_CaMwZazCNZ8oR9hpMSA','0CCgQqQIwAA')" href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Cedar-Rapids-City-Council-Approves-Street-Closing-for-Medical-Mall-105830203.html"><em>Cedar Rapids City Council Approves Street Closing for Medical Mall</em></a><em>‎</em> - KCRG<br /><em>By Kelli Sutterman CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Cedar Rapids will be closing a portion of Second Avenue southeast to make way for a new ...</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div>The 2010 Midterm Election was completed yesterday. Now the real work begins in developing a community dialogue at the local level, the State level and nationally in formulating good public policy.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2792789425400446146?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-91861871393783635832010-11-02T08:33:00.004-05:002010-11-02T08:38:05.111-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electionday1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px" alt="" src="http://thegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electionday1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>In Iowa, the polls are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.</strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www13.thevoterguide.org/v/cedarrapids/?sfr=1288661736568"><em>Voter Guide</em></a> - The Gazette<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><br />If you need to find your polling place in the State of Iowa:</strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx">https://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Have a great day everyone and make sure your voice is heard today!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>*** *** ***</em></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">Looking for a house to buy or rent in Cedar Rapids area? Other services needed?</span></div><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="right"><em></em></div><div align="center">Give us a call at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/contact.htm">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> at 319.365.6956</div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><div align="right"><br />ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-9186187139378363583?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-51748792644655882522010-10-28T17:08:00.002-05:002010-10-28T17:11:56.735-05:00We have a two bedroom house coming available for rent in <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/830_14_st_ne.htm">NE Cedar Rapids for $575.00 per month</a>. We are taking applications for this nice smaller one story house near Daniels Park on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. Call today for more information at 319.365.6956<br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5174879264465588252?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-91693377946337267632010-10-21T15:29:00.007-05:002010-10-21T15:42:45.895-05:00<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:yqepRHJr9g7mhM:http://www.allnewspapersonline.com/images/papers/cedar-rapids-gazette.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 41px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:yqepRHJr9g7mhM:http://www.allnewspapersonline.com/images/papers/cedar-rapids-gazette.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div>Letter to the Editor - The Gazette </div><div></div><div><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div><br />There was an article in The Gazette on the Landlord Licensing process in Cedar Rapids. The letter was published in the Thursday, October 21, 2010 edition of the paper.<br /><br /><a href="http://thegazette.com/2010/10/20/landlord-licensing-process-poorly-run/">http://thegazette.com/2010/10/20/landlord-licensing-process-poorly-run/</a></div><br /><div></div><div>The new Chapter 29 in Cedar Rapids requires all property owners involved in rental activity of residential properties to get a local license from the City and register all properties within the City of Cedar Rapids that are being used for rental activity. The new registration and licensing requirements in Cedar Rapids should be completed by the end of October, 2010.</div><br /><div></div><div>Tommy Tucker Realty Co. does hold a <em>Landlord License</em> to Lease, Rent and Manage properties under Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code in the City of Cedar Rapids. Previously property owners were not required to be licensed. We can lease, rent and manage your property under our license, if you desire to seek outside management services for your rental houses and apartments. Registration fees are required.</div><br /><div></div><div>If you have questions about Chapter 29 of the local municipal code, please contact the City or you can talk to us at Tommy Tucker Realty Co., regarding our property management services.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-9169337794633726763?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-47828491709825461502010-10-15T11:56:00.004-05:002010-10-15T12:16:39.994-05:00<div>The challenges from the recovery from the Flood of 2008 continue in Cedar Rapids for property owners, including small business. Senator Rob Hogg was on WMT AM-600 and a flood recovery question was asked.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a class="usg-AFQjCNGhMJshPnLFAOR09DfD-WxcCnsmlA sig2-pXdFExCxkPFgH5dx-JaN6A _tracked" id="MAA4AEgAUABgAWoCdXM" href="http://www.radioiowa.com/2010/10/12/second-district-congressional-candidates-spar-over-flood-recovery/" target="_self"><em>Second district congressional candidates spar over flood recovery</em></a> - Radio Iowa<a class="star-link yesscript processed" onclick="return false;" href="javascript:void(0);" closure_uid_fxjsd6="15"></a><br /><em>The two major party candidates who hope to represent Iowa's second congressional district are squaring off over flood recovery plans for Cedar Rapids. ...<br /><br /></em></div><div></div><div><a class="usg-AFQjCNGylExJhcy8wSk4FZeL6lnWldItaQ sig2-zYHQhNEspJYFbE3sutBSlQ " id="MAA4AEgBUABgAWoCdXM" href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-ia-flood-renterhelp,0,6324999.story" target="_self"><em>Cedar Rapids renters to get flood assistance</em></a> - Chicago Tribune<br /><em>The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved creation of a disaster recovery assistance program for renters. The program is called the ...<br /><br /></em></div><div></div><div>We received the following e-mail today concerned about Business Buyouts in Cedar Rapids:</div><a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.info/img/CR_FloodRecover_web%20icon.JPG"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 55px" alt="" src="http://www.cedar-rapids.info/img/CR_FloodRecover_web%20icon.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div><em>Please make sure to read the email sent this week from the <strong>Business Long Term Recovery Team</strong> at the Chamber!!<br /><br />This message is for anyone who has or plans on participating in the “voluntary” commercial property buyout process.<br /><br /></em><em><strong>Background<br /><br /></strong>At the 11th hour participants in this program were informed that to complete the buyout process they might be responsible for the costs of an Environmental II study and any resulting costs of cleanup of their property if contamination was found. Some people have agreed to this requirement while others have objected and not signed their agreements.<br /><br /></em><em><strong>Status of the Issue<br /></strong><br />Currently the City and State are trying to come up with a plan to either reimburse those who have already paid for the testing or pay for the testing if it has not been done yet. The issue of who will pay for the cleanup has not been resolved but is also being addressed.<br /><br /><strong>Our Position</strong><br /><br />It is our position that the commercial property owner should not be responsible for either the testing or the cleanup. It will be nearly impossible to prove who is responsible for contamination on your property if it is found. The flood deposited lots of stuff from lots of different locations.<br /><br /><strong>Our Recommendation</strong><br /><br />Our recommendation at this time is to NOT sign any buyout agreement that holds you responsible for Environmental II testing and any resulting cleanup if required. You can ask for an extension of your buyout agreement until this issue is resolved. Do NOT feel pressured to sign the agreement at this time! If you have already signed a buyout agreement rest assured that we will insist that any decisions made will be retroactive.<br /><br />Gary Ficken<br />Doug Schumacher<br /><br /></em>It's important to slow down, when one is dealing with contacts, including buyout agreements. It continues to be a challenging period for many small businesses and property owners impacted by the Flood of 2008, let alone the recession and challenges over the past two plus years.<br /></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4782849170982546150?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-17238794134687631252010-10-07T14:55:00.005-05:002010-10-08T10:54:33.295-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TK861veuKnI/AAAAAAAAATA/EXvyUDF8Pu0/s1600/CR+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525699962759686770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 66px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TK861veuKnI/AAAAAAAAATA/EXvyUDF8Pu0/s200/CR+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We received notice from the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/housing-inspections/Pages/default.aspx">City of Cedar Rapids</a> that we have our License for the new Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code, which is requiring all owner / operator /landlord providers for rental housing in Cedar Rapids to obtain. Further, everyone needs to register or re-register all rental properties in the City by the end of the month. Registrations have been a requirement for some time, but the License with the City is new. Regardless, new paperwork is needed and the City's web site has the following message:</div><br /><div><br /><blockquote><em><strong>NEW LANDLORD LICENSE &amp; REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</strong><br />All Landlords must apply for a landlord license and re-register all of<br />their residential rental properties within the city limits by October<br />31st, 2010. All forms are found on this page. If you have any questions<br />feel free to give us a call at (319) 286-5197 or stop by our office.<br /></em></blockquote></div><br /><div>We are working with our property owners to re-register all the properties we manage for various clients here in the City of Cedar Rapids. The process is pretty straight forward, but it does require time.</div><div> </div><div>The Gazette had an article in the Thursday paper titled '<em>Few of C.R.'s landlords in compliance with new law</em>.'</div><br /><div></div><div>If you own rental property in the State of Iowa, you should likely check with the municipal authority to determine what your local licensing requirement are. The City of Marion has a different system, for example, than the City of Cedar Rapids.</div><br /><div></div><div>In other business activity, meet with fellow Brokers with the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors this morning. Good meeting and everyone was reminded about Chapter 29 in Cedar Rapids.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1723879413468763125?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-90988445300159757302010-10-04T10:55:00.003-05:002010-10-04T11:02:42.700-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/TKn3iEtgNPI/AAAAAAAAAn4/0ASviPD-M_c/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524218582698833138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/TKn3iEtgNPI/AAAAAAAAAn4/0ASviPD-M_c/s320/Rotary%2520Wheel.gif" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:AhgLnepNNgrUwM:http://easterniowagovernment.com/files/2010/08/branstad-terry2010.jpg"></a><p><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 136px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px" alt="" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:PhGW8S97weVHfM:http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/globegazette.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/2/89/d86/289d86f8-7fc3-11df-80a8-001cc4c002e0-revisions/4c23abfaef81d.image.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><strong><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> ...</strong></p><p>Looking forward to my <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=10/4/2010">Rotary Club meeting at Noon</a>, where <a href="http://governorbranstad2010.com/">Terry Branstad</a> (pictured on right), the Republican candidate for Governor will be speaking as today's program. Branstad served four terms previously in the 1980s and 90s. His Lt. Governor selection is State Senator <a href="http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_0cb4721a-7f98-11df-9493-001cc4c002e0.html">Kim Reynolds</a> (pictured to his left), who previously was a county treasurer, so she brings a strong amount of local government experience to the ticket.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-9098844530015975730?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-26174202816948816232010-10-02T11:49:00.003-05:002010-10-02T11:55:56.151-05:00<a href="http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/iowa/graphics/auto/iapsuhd.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px" alt="" src="http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/iowa/graphics/auto/iapsuhd.jpg" border="0" /></a>University of Iowa football is an event in Eastern Iowa. Of course, there are friends that would also suggest Ames (Iowa State), Cedar Rapids (Coe) and Cedar Falls (UNI).<br /><br />It's Homecoming on Saturday night and the Hawkeyes look to take the Penn State series on the +1 side, as both teams open Big Ten play for 2010.<br /><br />We invite you to contact us regarding your real estate needs this Autumn. You can visit our <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">web site</a> for more information.<br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2617420281694881623?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-50481325678400281072010-10-01T14:15:00.004-05:002010-10-01T14:29:47.912-05:00We received a Press Release today from Horizons on Home Buying Education.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.horizonsfamily.org/Image/dgn_Logo.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" alt="" src="http://www.horizonsfamily.org/Image/dgn_Logo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>Home Buying</strong></div><div><br /></div><div>Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran at homeownership, you will learn to determine how much house you can afford, how to find the right home for you, how to finance your home, and how to keep your home. </div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><br />What: Headed For Home Program<br />When: Saturday, November 20th<br />Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />Where: Horizons headquarters - 819 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids<br />Cost: Free<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div align="center"><strong>Register for this event by:<br />Thursday November 18th by calling 319-398-3576.<br /><br></strong>This class qualifies as HUD approved Homebuyer Education </div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Register Now<br />319-398-3576<br /><a href="http://www.horizonscccs.org/">http://www.horizonscccs.org/</a> </div><div align="center">Help. Hope. Horizons.<br></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5048132567840028107?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-26541657977532152292010-10-01T11:22:00.005-05:002010-10-01T11:28:13.022-05:00<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wZKZPvKTEZu6pM:http://sacramentoscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/oct-breast-cancer-awareness-month1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 128px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wZKZPvKTEZu6pM:http://sacramentoscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/oct-breast-cancer-awareness-month1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We welcome in the month of October. This month is the 25Th year anniversary of celebrating awareness, education and empowerment of breast cancer. I pulled out a "<em>pink</em>" Breast Cancer Awareness strap to wear.</div><br /><div>My grandmother, who was the spouse of our <a href="http://www.tuckerusa.com/">Tucker Manufacturing Co., Inc</a>. founder, <a href="http://www.windowcleaninghalloffame.com/tucker.html">I.L. "Irv" Tucker</a> was a breast cancer survivor, during her later years in life. We found out today that one of our customers is currently fighting breast cancer in California. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and all facing this challenge in life.</div><div><br /><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CCgQFjAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/">National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Celebrating 25 Years of ...</a><br /><em>National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection.www.nbcam.org/</em> </div><br /><ul><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CCwQqwMoADAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/patient_free_information.cfm"><em>Free Information</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CC0QqwMoATAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/newsroom_events.cfm"><em>Events</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CC4QqwMoAjAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/newsroom_download_center.cfm"><em>Downloads</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CC8QqwMoAzAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/about_faq.cfm"><em>FAQ</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CDAQqwMoBDAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/help_downloads.cfm"><em>Download Sample Media Materials</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CDEQqwMoBTAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/recipe.cfm?id=25"><em>November/December - Neutropenia</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CDIQqwMoBjAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/help_promote_nbcam.cfm"><em>Promote NBCAM</em></a></li><li><a class="sla" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','','0CDMQqwMoBzAA')" href="http://www.nbcam.org/patient_questions_answers.cfm"><em>Breast Cancer Q &amp; A</em></a></li></ul><br /><p><a href="http://news.google.com/news/tbn/SyNx-hh9yvAJ"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 80px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px" alt="" src="http://news.google.com/news/tbn/SyNx-hh9yvAJ" border="0" /></a><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','4','J-_3MoVcx4JDUApg2_Op9g','0CEEQqQIwAw')" href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20018254-10391704.html"><em>Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 26 Years On, Where Do We Stand?</em></a>‎ - CBS<br /><em>Breast cancer continues to take a heavy toll on American women, 26 years after health advocates named October National Breast Awareness Month. ...</em></p><p>As we head into the fourth quarter of 2010, we celebrate Homecoming at Washington High School tonight and the University of Iowa's Homecoming game is Saturday night with the Big Ten opener with Penn State. Autumn is truly upon us and Big Ten Conference football kicks off this weekend at five campuses.</p><p>We have properties for rent and for sale in Cedar Rapids-Marion area and would invite you to contact us, if you have any questions or needs in real estate, property management or just want to find out more about our services. You can reach us at <a href="http://ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co. </a>at 319.365.6956.</p><p align="center">Vote Early or On Tuesday, November 2Nd.</p><ul><li><div align="center">Need to <a href="http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/voteapp.pdf">Register to Vote</a> in Iowa? <em>pdf link</em></div></li><li><div align="center"><a href="http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html">Obtain an Absentee Ballot</a> in the State of Iowa</div></li></ul><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2654165797753215229?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-769878390838820632010-09-30T17:07:00.003-05:002010-09-30T17:09:53.120-05:00Currently, we don't have any 2 Bedroom houses that are immediately available, but we may have a couple coming available around November, pending release of Tenant Rights. <p></p><p><strong>We currently have the following Houses for Rent: Immediate possession may be possible:</strong></p><br /><ul><li>Three Bedroom Walkout Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/1205_parkview_dr_.htm"><strong>1205 Parkview Drive in Marion</strong></a> for $830.00 per month </li><br /><li>Three Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140_pike_court.htm"><strong>2140 Pike Court in Marion</strong></a> for $1,630.00 per month </li><br /><li>Five bedroom two story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm"><strong>7806 Thorndale Road NE</strong></a> for $2,200.00 per month </li></ul><p>We may have some other possibilities in the near future, feel free to visit our web site at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">http://www.ttrco.com/</a></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Are you looking for an affordable house to purchase?</strong></p><a href="http://ttrco.com/1930%20Park%20Ave%20SE.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 412px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/1930%20Park%20Ave%20SE.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>New Listing: <a href="http://ttrco.com/1930_park_ave_se.htm">1930 Park Avenue SE</a> for $112,900 listed by Joel Lahey, CRS - GRI</li><br /><li><a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">Search for more houses for sale in the greater Cedar Rapids area</a></li></ul><p>As we head into the final weekend in the month of September, we invite you to contact us, if we can assist in your various real estate needs and questions:</p><ul><br /><li><div align="center">Buying or Purchasing</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Selling</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Like-kind exchanges</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Section 1031 exchanges</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Leasing</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Property Management services</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 29</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 22</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 69 and Section 8 housing</div></li><a href="http://media.linkedin.com/mpr/pub/image-oOVuUPlThY1h5Qhv5Py6UXUCTKZDjQtvVfqLUBjnNMWvc8li/robin-tucker.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 80px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="http://media.linkedin.com/mpr/pub/image-oOVuUPlThY1h5Qhv5Py6UXUCTKZDjQtvVfqLUBjnNMWvc8li/robin-tucker.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><li><div align="center">Business Opportunities</div></li></ul><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Robin Tucker</a>, </div><br /><div align="right">Realtor®, Property Manager</div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco<br /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-76987839083882063?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-7444746778647213312010-09-27T11:15:00.005-05:002010-09-30T17:02:56.090-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TKDEWIcswyI/AAAAAAAAAS4/daADBdDlkAw/s1600/NWYC+logo_new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521629027660251938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 159px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TKDEWIcswyI/AAAAAAAAAS4/daADBdDlkAw/s200/NWYC+logo_new.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.nwyc.com/"><em>http://www.nwyc.com/</em></a> <p><em>Vol. 14 No. 2-28</em></p><p><em>Monday, September 27, 2010<br /></em></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><em>REVIEW<br /></em></p><br /><p><em><strong>Voting Day Reminder</strong>: midterm elections Nov. 2.<br /><br /><strong>Small-Business Bill</strong>: The House cleared a small-business measure sending it to the President to sign into law. The bill would establish a $30 billion lending fund to provide community banks with capital for small business loans. The measure includes $12 billion in tax incentives aimed at small businesses. It would revive an expired bonus-depreciation provision and allow all capital gains from certain small-business stock to be excluded from taxation. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW01Q5WL"><em>H.R. 5297</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><em><strong>National Defense Bill</strong>: The bill is on hold after Democrats amended it with a provision that would extend legal status and a path to citizenship for certain children of illegal aliens. It also included language that would eliminate the ban on gays serving openly in the military. Lawmakers voted not to bring the measure to the floor for a vote. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW02Q5WL"><em>S.3454</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><em><strong>Expiring Tax Cuts</strong>: Senate Democrats signaled that they are unlikely to schedule a vote on extending the expiring 2001 and 2003 (Bush) tax cuts before Congress leaves Capitol Hill for the campaign trail this week. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW03Q5WL"><em>S.3816</em></a><em>) </em></p><p><em><strong>Cyber-security</strong>: The leader of the Pentagon’s Cyber Command asked lawmakers to continue to provide funding to the new unit as it works to find ways to combat threats to computer networks. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW04Q5WL"><em>S.773</em></a><em>) (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW05Q5WL"><em>S.3480</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><em><strong>Food Safety</strong>: A Senate Committee approved a measure to strengthen criminal penalties for companies and individuals that knowingly violate food safety standards. The bill would increase penalties for distributing tainted food products and establish fines and prison sentences of up to 10 years for violations. Under the measure, such an offense would be a felony. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW06Q5WL"><em>S 3767</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><em><strong>“Fair Elections Fund”:</strong> A House panel approved a bill that would provide public financing of congressional elections to the House. It would provide primary and general election candidates who abide by certain restrictions with federal financial support from a newly created “Fair Elections Fund” and would receive 400 percent matching payments for certain small-dollar contributions. The bill would use proceeds from spectrum (electromagnetic wavelengths) auctions to help finance political campaigns. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW07Q5WL"><em>H.R.6116</em></a><em>) </em></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW08Q5WL"><em>Click here to express your opinion or go to www.nwyc.com</em></a><em><br /></em></p><br /><p align="left"><em><strong>Campaign Finance Bill</strong>: The Senate again rejected (59-39) an effort by Majority Leader Harry Reid to call up a campaign finance disclosure measure. GOP members united against the bill. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW09Q5WL"><em>S.3628</em></a><em>)</em></p><p align="left"><em><strong>Prescription Drug Monitoring</strong>: The House passed a bill aimed at preventing drug abuse. It would reauthorize a program to assist states in monitoring prescription drug use and would authorize $15 million for fiscal 2011 and $10 million annually from fiscal 2012-2013. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0AQ5WL"><em>H.R.5710</em></a><em>)<br />Autism Grant: The House passed a measure to expand aid to those with autism and their families. The bill would authorize $17 million annually for fiscal 2012-16 for grants for services rendered to children and adults with autism. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0BQ5WL"><em>H.R. 5756</em></a><em>) </em></p><p align="center"><em>PREVIEW<br /></em></p><p align="left"><em><strong>Continuing Resolution (CR)</strong>: The Senate is expected to pass a short-term CR to fund most government operations past the end of the 2010 fiscal year. It may contain extra funding for the Pell Grant program for low-income college students.</em></p><p align="left"><em><strong>Child Nutrition</strong>: The House is expected to consider legislation that would authorize the first increase in decades for per-meal reimbursement to schools. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0CQ5WL"><em>S.3307</em></a><em>) (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0DQ5WL"><em>H.R.5504</em></a><em>) </em></p><p align="left"><em><strong>China Currency</strong>: The House is expected to advance a bill aimed at China’s currency practices. Many experts say that China maintains the yuan at an artificially low value to keep Chinese exports cheap and imports expensive. (</em><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0EQ5WL"><em>H.R.2378</em></a><em>)</em></p><p align="left"><em><strong>The Week Ahead</strong>: Before Oct. recess, lawmakers in both chambers will address a CR to keep the government funded. The House is expected to address a loan guarantee program for home construction and a child nutrition measure. The Senate will address a Social Security payroll tax bill. </em></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.spesend.net/SpeClicks.aspx?X=2R0QE581HVKRTIVW0FQ5WL"><em>Click here to view the R&amp;P Report as a PDF</em></a></p><p align="left"><strong>Early voting has begun</strong> for the 2010 General Election on November 2, 2010 in the State of Iowa.</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100922/NEWS09/9220365/Both-parties-push-early-vote"><em>Both parties pushing the early vote</em></a> - The Des Moines Register<br /></p><ul><li><div align="center">Need to <a href="http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/voteapp.pdf"><strong>Register to Vote</strong></a> in Iowa? <em>pdf link</em>!</div></li><li><div align="center"><a href="http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/absenteeinfo.html"><strong>Obtain an Absentee Ballot</strong></a> in the State of Iowa</div></li></ul><p align="left"><strong></strong></p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-744474677864721331?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-60587436280186819932010-09-24T09:18:00.003-05:002010-09-24T09:46:42.377-05:00<div><strong>We have rented the following three NE side houses near Daniels Park this month:</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>828 14Th Street NE</li><br /><li>866 14Th Street NE</li><br /><li>886 14Th Street NE</li></ul><p>Currently, we don't have any 2 Bedroom houses that are immediately available, but we may have a couple coming available around November, pending release of Tenant Rights.</p><p><strong>We currently have the following Houses for Rent: Immediate possession may be possible:</strong></p><br /><ul><li>Three Bedroom Walkout Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/1205_parkview_dr_.htm"><strong>1205 Parkview Drive in Marion</strong></a> for $830.00 per month </li><br /><li>Three Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140_pike_court.htm"><strong>2140 Pike Court in Marion</strong></a> for $1,630.00 per month </li><br /><li>Five bedroom two story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm"><strong>7806 Thorndale Road NE</strong></a> for $2,200.00 per month </li></ul><p>We may have some other possibilities in the near future, feel free to visit our web site at <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">http://www.ttrco.com/</a></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Are you looking for an affordable house to purchase?<a href="http://ttrco.com/1930%20Park%20Ave%20SE.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 412px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/1930%20Park%20Ave%20SE.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong></p><br /><ul><li>New Listing: <a href="http://ttrco.com/1930_park_ave_se.htm">1930 Park Avenue SE</a> for $112,900 listed by Joel Lahey, CRS - GRI</li><br /><li><a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">Search for more houses for sale in the greater Cedar Rapids area</a></li></ul><p>As we head into the final weekend in the month of September, we invite you to contact us, if we can assist in your various real estate needs and questions:</p><ul><br /><li><div align="center">Buying or Purchasing</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Selling</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Like-kind exchanges</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Section 1031 exchanges</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Leasing</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Property Management services</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 29</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 22</div></li><br /><li><div align="center">Chapter 69 and Section 8 housing</div></li><a href="http://media.linkedin.com/mpr/pub/image-oOVuUPlThY1h5Qhv5Py6UXUCTKZDjQtvVfqLUBjnNMWvc8li/robin-tucker.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 80px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="http://media.linkedin.com/mpr/pub/image-oOVuUPlThY1h5Qhv5Py6UXUCTKZDjQtvVfqLUBjnNMWvc8li/robin-tucker.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><li><div align="center">Business Opportunities</div></li></ul><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Robin Tucker</a>, </div><br /><div align="right">Realtor®, Property Manager</div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco<br /></a></div><br /><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6058743628018681993?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-21327116162026375642010-09-22T11:44:00.005-05:002010-09-22T11:49:37.440-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TJoyjD3_STI/AAAAAAAAASw/Z6byyLD96HA/s1600/CR+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519779871212914994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 66px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TJoyjD3_STI/AAAAAAAAASw/Z6byyLD96HA/s200/CR+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left"><em>CONTACT:<br />Cedar Rapids Parking<br />319-365-7275<br /></em><a href="mailto:Crparking@republicparking.com"><em>Crparking@republicparking.com</em></a><em><br /></em></div><div align="center"><br /><em><strong>Community Invited to Review Proposed Parking Meter Technology</strong><br />Chamber Expo and Downtown Demonstration Scheduled Week of September 20<br /></em></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><br /><em>Cedar Rapids, IA-September 20, 2010 – The Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Cedar Rapids Parking invite the community to preview a new type of “multi space” parking meter technology proposed for downtown Cedar Rapids.<br /><br />A primary recommendation of the Parking Strategic Action Plan that was unanimously approved by the City Council in April 2010, upgrading to multi space or credit/debit card enabled single space meters will provide added convenience to downtown patrons while helping to rebuild parking system revenues.<br /><br />There will be two opportunities for the community to view the proposed multi space meters:<br /></em><ul><li><em>1) Cedar Rapids Downtown District / Cedar Rapids Parking booth at the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo next Thursday, September 23rd from 2–5 p.m. (Cedar Rapids Kernels stadium). </em></li><li><em>2) A special encore demonstration will be held at Armstrong Food Court (210 3rd Avenue SE) on Friday September 24Th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br /></em></li></ul><p><em>The multi space meters on display will feature credit and debit card payment options, pay by cell phone technology, environmentally friendly solar powered systems, enhanced customer features and much more. The meters were donated by two companies, Digital and Cale, who have other Midwestern clients like Iowa City and Chicago.<br /></em></p><p><em>Questions on any parking related issues may be directed to the Cedar Rapids Parking Office by calling 319-365-7275 or by emailing </em><a href="mailto:crparking@republicparking.com"><em>crparking@republicparking.com</em></a><em>.</em><br /></p><p align="center">##</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2132711616202637564?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-82634042973629489812010-09-21T14:23:00.003-05:002010-09-21T14:31:40.501-05:00<a href="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/.element/img/2.0/logos/CNNMoney_LOGO2.0.gif"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 289px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 50px" alt="" src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/.element/img/2.0/logos/CNNMoney_LOGO2.0.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/09/real_estate/who_repays_tax_credit/index.htm"><em>Homebuyer tax credit: 950,000 must repay</em> </a>- CNNMoney.com<br /><em>NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nearly half of all Americans who claimed the first-time homebuyer tax credit on their 2009 tax returns will have to repay the government ...</em></p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><br /><p><em></em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8263404297362948981?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-19713071784001760422010-09-20T10:37:00.003-05:002010-09-20T10:41:14.500-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Today's <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids </a>meeting</strong> ...<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br /><a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a> and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotary.org/en/Contribute/Funds/Announcements/Pages/09nov25_annc_change_world.aspx">Celebrate Rotary's 105 years of service by contributing to The Rotary Foundation</a></p><p align="left">Robin Tucker is planning to attend his <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting ...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=9/20/2010">Monday, September 20, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><div align="center"><br /><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><div align="center"><br />General Ron Dardis, <a href="http://www.rio.iowa.gov/">Rebuild Iowa </a></div><div align="center">Status of Cedar Rapids</div><div align="center">Since the Flood of 2008<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><br />ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1971307178400176042?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-9608137653238770732010-09-10T19:13:00.004-05:002010-09-10T19:18:45.633-05:00<strong><a href="http://ttrco.com/1930_park_ave_se.htm"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 326px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/1930%20Park%20Ave%20SE.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong><strong><a href="http://ttrco.com/1930_park_ave_se.htm">1930 Park Avenue SE </a><br />Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403</strong><br /><strong>For Sale</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Price $112,900</li><li>Four Bedroom</li><li>1 Full and 2 half baths</li><li>Two Stories with 1,447 above ground</li><li>40 x 140 Lot</li><li>Formal Dining Room</li><li>Attic can be finished</li><li>Fenced Yard</li></ul><p><br /></p><p align="right"></p><p align="right">Joel T. Lahey, CRS - GRI<br />Listing Agent<br />(319) 365-6956<br />Tommy Tucker Realty Co., Realtors®</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-960813765323877073?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-18904558091286530212010-09-08T12:13:00.003-05:002010-09-08T12:21:18.636-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TIfEr3OQkQI/AAAAAAAAASo/BE3FFavol1I/s1600/1205+Parkview+Drive+Marion.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514592526575636738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TIfEr3OQkQI/AAAAAAAAASo/BE3FFavol1I/s200/1205+Parkview+Drive+Marion.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="right">Just Listed in Marion, Iowa: House for Rent</div><div align="right">1205 Parkview Drive</div><div align="right">$830.00 per month</div><div align="right"> </div><div align="right">Call <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty</a> at 365-6956 for information</div><ul><li><div align="center">3 Bedroom Walkout Ranch</div></li><li><div align="center">1 Stall Garage with auto opener</div></li><li><div align="center">Front Deck</div></li><li><div align="center">Rear Patio walkout</div></li><li><div align="center">Rec Room with 3rd bedroom in lower level</div></li><li><div align="center">Laundry</div></li><li><div align="center">Gas Stove and Refrigerator</div></li><li><div align="center">Carpeting</div></li></ul><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1890455809128653021?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-63331505640258913592010-09-07T10:29:00.005-05:002010-09-07T10:54:35.899-05:00<strong>We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day holiday weekend!</strong><br /><br />We are reviewing paperwork received today by the City of Cedar Rapids, regarding the new registration form for licensing and property permits. The City of Cedar Rapids enacted a new Chapter 29 ordinance this Summer for all property owners in Cedar Rapids. Whether you are big or small, renting multi-family, single-family or one room, you may want to learn more about the Chapter 29, which impacts all property owners who are involved in any form of tenant-landlord (i.e. - charging rent).<br /><br /><strong>We have houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids-Marion, Iowa area.</strong><br /><a href="http://ttrco.com/886%2014%20Street%20NE.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 332px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/886%2014%20Street%20NE.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Current Properties being marketed:<br /><br />We are currently accepting applications for Houses For Rent in our area:<br /><br /><ul><li>Two bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/886_14_st_ne.htm">886 14Th Street NE</a> for $500.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/828_14_st_ne.htm">828 14Th Street NE </a>for $575.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/866_14_st_ne.htm">866 14Th Street NE</a> for $525.00 per month </li><br /><li>Three Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140_pike_court.htm">2140 Pike Court in Marion</a> for $1,730 to $1,950 per month </li><br /><li>Five bedroom two story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm">7806 Thorndale Road NE</a> for $2,200 per month </li></ul><a href="http://ttrco.com/house%20thorndale%20012_web.JPG"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/house%20thorndale%20012_web.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140%20Pike%20Court%20Marion%20web.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/2140%20Pike%20Court%20Marion%20web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><br />You can contact Robin Tucker at 1.319.365.6956 or by <a href="mailto:info@ttrco.com">e-mail</a> at Tommy Tucker Realty Co, if you are interested in one of these properties or have a tenant-landlord question? We may have a couple of new properties in the coming weeks.</p><br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6333150564025891359?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-88173418897255980542010-09-03T16:17:00.004-05:002010-09-03T16:45:53.674-05:00<a href="http://ttrco.com/2140%20Pike%20Court%20Marion%20web.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 448px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/2140%20Pike%20Court%20Marion%20web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Our offices will be closed from Saturday, September 4Th, 2010 to Labor Day, with is Monday, September 6Th. However, we do check our voicemail and do try to assist in servicing over the Holiday, when time permits.<br /><br />If you need to mail a payment or an application, our postal address is P.O. Box 848, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0848.<br /><br />Here is a link to housing information on Houses for Rent in Cedar Rapids or Marion, Iowa.<br /><br />We are currently accepting applications for Houses For Rent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...<br /><br /><ul><li>Two bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/886_14_st_ne.htm">886 14Th Street NE</a> for $500.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/828_14_st_ne.htm">828 14Th Street NE </a>for $575.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/866_14_st_ne.htm">866 14Th Street NE</a> for $525.00 per month </li><br /><li>Three Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/2140_pike_court.htm">2140 Pike Court in Marion</a> for $1,730 to $1,950 per month </li><br /><li>Five bedroom two story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm">7806 Thorndale Road NE</a> for $2,200 per month<br /><br /><a href="http://ttrco.com/house%20thorndale%20012_web.JPG"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 448px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/house%20thorndale%20012_web.JPG" border="0" /></a>Please let us know, if we can assist you with any of these properties. Our e-mail is info@ttrco.com or you can phone us at 1.319.365.6956. Please leave a message, if we are helping someone else or away from our phone.<br /><br />We want to wish you a very Happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at Tommy Tucker Realty Co.<br /><br /></li></ul><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco </a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8817341889725598054?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-8419900122503791302010-08-30T10:31:00.002-05:002010-08-30T10:36:31.723-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Today's <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids </a>meeting</strong> ...<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br /><a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a> and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotary.org/en/Contribute/Funds/Announcements/Pages/09nov25_annc_change_world.aspx">Celebrate Rotary's 105 years of service by contributing to The Rotary Foundation</a></p><p align="center">Robin Tucker is planning to attend his <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=8/30/2010">Monday, August 30, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><div align="center"><br /><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><div align="center"><br />Chris Coleman, Better Business Bureau </div><div align="center"><a class="tweet-url web" href="http://www.iowa.bbb.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.iowa.bbb.org/</a><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><br />ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-841990012250379130?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-79371425496727923492010-08-24T16:33:00.005-05:002010-08-24T16:45:37.884-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/THQ806gu7iI/AAAAAAAAASQ/3qce8yK2nOM/s1600/CR+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509095123938373154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 66px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/THQ806gu7iI/AAAAAAAAASQ/3qce8yK2nOM/s200/CR+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Housing News in the City of Cedar Rapids, the week of August 23, 2010:</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em><br /><blockquote><em>The City of Cedar Rapids Code Enforcement Division has begun<br />implementing the new landlord licensing and rental housing registration program<br />as part of the new Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code. This program includes new<br />requirements for landlord licenses, rental housing registration and tenant<br />agreements.<br /><br /></em><em><strong>Landlord Licenses<br /></strong>Landlords, property owners and rental property operators<br />are now required to be licensed in order to rent residential properties in Cedar<br />Rapids. This license is only required one time per landlord/owner/operator. The<br />license fee is $50.00. License applications are available at the Code<br />Enforcement Division’s office in the Public Works building at 1201 6Th Street<br />SW. In addition, applicants must submit a list of all rental unit housing to be<br />associated with the license. There is a $1,000 penalty for each month of a<br />delinquent license or rental unit registrations after October 31, 2010.<br /><br /></em><em><strong>Rental Housing Registration<br /></strong>All rental housing must be registered annually. The registration fees range from<br />$30.00 for single family dwellings or duplexes to $25.00 for multi-family<br />dwellings plus $8.00 for individual apartments or units. All rental units<br />transferred or purchased after July 19, 2010 must be registered within 30 days<br />of the transaction. There is a $1,000 penalty for each month of a delinquent<br />license or rental unit registrations after October 31, 2010.<br /><br /><strong>Tenant Agreements</strong><br />All landlords must use a Crime Free Lease Addendum/Agreement with tenants. This addendum must be incorporated into all new and renewal leases and made available for review during the compliance inspection by City inspectors. The addendum is available on the City’s Web site at </em><a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/"><em>www.Cedar-Rapids.org</em></a><em> and at<br />the Code Enforcement Division’s office in the Public Works building at 1201 6Th<br />Street SW.<br /><br />All aspects of the new program are expected to be implemented by October 2010. For more information about this program, please visit the Housing Inspections section of the City’s Web site at </em><a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/housing-inspections/Pages/default.aspx"><em>http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/housing-inspections/Pages/default.aspx</em></a><em>. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>PR Date: 8/23/2010 Title: City’s New Landlord Licensing Program<br />in Effect </em><em><br />City Contact: Cassie Wilils, (319) 286-5055 </em><br /></blockquote></em></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co</a>. provides property management services in the Linn County area to various clients. We can assist in Tenant-Landlord management services, if you are seeking a Realtor-Property Manager for your single family house or investment property. Please feel free to contact Tommy Tucker Realty Co. to discuss our services in more detail. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. has been serving the greater Cedar Rapids area, since 1958.</div><br /><div></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7937142549672792349?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-89263151038748698562010-08-16T16:48:00.003-05:002010-08-16T16:55:04.262-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_zuNriBzI/AAAAAAAAARw/GEdfM4GvSfo/s1600/house+thorndale+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485370846432331570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_zuNriBzI/AAAAAAAAARw/GEdfM4GvSfo/s200/house+thorndale+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co/146003229064">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> - Facebook<br /><br /><strong>Great Listing ...</strong> </div><div></div><div>Executive House at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=7806+Thorndale+Drive+NE+Cedar+Rapids+Iowa+map&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hnear=Cedar+Rapids,+IA&amp;view=map&amp;cid=3475270226536318627&amp;iwloc=A&amp;ved=0CBUQpQY&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=MvQfTMOAL5PsM__h1eII">7806 Thorndale Drive NE</a> (map) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for $2,200 per month! This 5 bedroom two story was built in 1997 and has three full baths, one half bath and a three stall garage. A beautiful house for rent in Bowman Woods in the Linn-Mar Community Schools. First floor office and plenty more ...</div><div></div><div><br />Call us at 319.365.6956 to discuss this lovely home ...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8926315103874869856?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-3860670959917946392010-08-16T15:11:00.005-05:002010-08-16T15:15:14.000-05:00Today's hot political affairs topic, from a meeting we attended this morning is HR. 5297. Here's the update we received:<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a title="This external link will open in a new window" target="_blank" name="Rep1ArtA"></a><strong>Update on IRS 1099 Reporting Requirement</strong> </div><div align="left"><br /><em>Many of you may have seen an email from ASAE on the IRS 1099 Reporting Requirement. NAR (National Association or Realtors) has been working on this issue and wanted to provide you with a legislative update. </em></div><br /><em>The health care legislation enacted earlier this year included a controversial and burdensome new requirement, effective in 2012, that would require all businesses to provide IRS 1099 information returns to any vendor (and to the IRS) when the business makes payments of more than $600 to the vendor in any calendar year. This 1099 reporting provision came out of nowhere in the final days of the health care debate.<br /><br />No sooner was the ink dry on the bill itself than efforts began to repeal the new 1099 rule. Many REALTOR organizations are aware that ASAE is among the groups opposing the new rule. NAR has signed on to the ASAE letter to signal its opposition to the 1099 reporting requirement. When Congress reconvenes in mid-September, among the pending bills is a small business bill (HR 5297) that includes a modest tax title. (The bill has several non-tax provisions that NAR fully supports.) HR 5297 is expected to be brought up some time during the week of September 13.<br /><br />When the Senate considers </em><a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:H.R.5297:"><em>HR 5297</em></a><em>, there will be a two-part amendment procedure related to the 1099 requirement. The first part will be an amendment that would completely repeal the 1099 requirement. That effort is expected to fail. The second will be an amendment offered by Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) and Finance Chairman Baucus (D-MT) and others. That amendment would limit the application of the 1099 reporting requirement so that only employers with more than 25 employees would be subject to the 1099 reporting requirement. Further, only payments of more than $5000 would have to be reported. That amendment is expected to pass.<br /><br />While the full repeal has broad support among ASAE members and in the small business community, we would anticipate that the 25 employee threshold would mean that most local boards and many state associations would be exempt from the reporting requirement. Similarly, the 25 employees threshold should provide adequate relief for most of our members. (Real estate sales agents are independent contractors, and so would not be included as employees of their respective brokers.) The $5000 threshold for reporting will also provide substantial relief to members and to associations.<br /><br />At such time as HR 5297 (with some sort of 1099 amendment) achieves final passage in the Senate, it will have to go back to the House. The House version of the bill is substantially different from the Senate version. The House will then have two choices: It may simply pass the Senate version of the bill and send it on to the President, or it may request a conference between the House and Senate to reconcile their different versions of the bill. (Note that a conference would involve at least 4 different committees, so could be a cumbersome process.) We presently have no prediction of which option the House would choose. Congress plans to adjourn for the election on October 8. A post-election lame duck session has already been announced, so this 1099 issue may remain unresolved for a few months.<br /><br />Note that the IRS has made public statements that it does not have adequate capacity to process all of the 1099s that would be filed if the health care bill's reporting requirement remains in the law as originally enacted. The IRS public statement should bolster the effort to eliminate or significantly narrow the application of the new reporting provision before it comes into effect in 2012<br /></em><br /><div align="center"><br />*** *** *** </div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><br /><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','1','dY5bg_lp5__3dveaXeA1nw','0CCQQqQIwAA')" href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/7/Pages/HR-5297-Hits-Turbulence-in-Senate.aspx"><em>HR 5297 Hits Turbulence in Senate</em></a>‎ - National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News<br /><em>Backers of HR 5297, the Small Business Jobs Act bill, today had trouble getting the bill to the Senate floor. Members of the Senate voted ...</em></div><div align="left"><a class="l" href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http://shopfloor.org/2010/07/whos-really-leaving-small-business-behind/13156&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=RmtpTKqRN8alngeMl93ABQ&amp;ved=0CCgQqQIoATAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGN3K09w78BWmjUY6N214B0xH2NCw"><em>Who's Really Leaving Small Business Behind?</em></a><em>‎</em> - Shopfloor</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This bill will increase paperwork on the backs of an economy that is witnessing poor job growth, high unemployment and increasing strains on the American Dream and on Main Street.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="right"> </div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-386067095991794639?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-19993302599335241112010-08-11T15:07:00.004-05:002010-08-12T12:47:35.762-05:00<a href="http://www.iowalifechanging.com/jumpstart/images/rio-logo.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" alt="" src="http://www.iowalifechanging.com/jumpstart/images/rio-logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Flood of 2008 impacted neighbors, clients, customers, vendors, friends and family in Cedar Rapids and other areas of Eastern Iowa. Folks are still on the recovery track.</div><br /><div></div><div>One of our clients called this week about the need to have a couple of Jumpstart inspections performed. So, our office got them scheduled.</div><br /><div></div><div><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','2','0axuW19EQbb6pN2S1ntG4A','0CBcQFjAB')" href="http://www.corridorrecovery.org/jumpstart/">Corridor Recovery Jumpstart</a><br />The Jumpstart Iowa initiative contains two new programs – one to address housing ... </div><br /><div></div><div>The next 50 years is going to be challenging in Iowa, with the continued flooding throughout different parts of the State. It's not just Iowa either, look at other parts of the country. such as Nashville and Memphis earlier this year.</div><br /><div></div><div><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','4','','0CFgQqQIwAw')" href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5juIbsEwYl6wEE_j-c1gcI0L8PjawD9HHHBAO1" sb_id="ms__id1317"><em>Flooding kills 1 in Iowa; hundreds evacuated</em></a> <a style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; DISPLAY: inline; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; CURSOR: pointer; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; POSITION: relative; TOP: 2px; TEXT-DECORATION: none"></a>- ‎The Associated Press</div><div><em>The floor at Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State's basketball arena, was covered with ...</em> </div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1999330259933524111?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-13610198821370090482010-08-09T06:30:00.000-05:002010-08-09T06:30:01.023-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>We welcome the second week of August, with a little Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids news ...</strong><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br />Rotary International and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a></p><ul><li><div align="center">What is the mission of <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a></div></li><li><div align="center">What are the <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Standards of Practice of a Realtor</a></div></li></ul><p align="center">Robin Tucker is planning to attend this week's <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=8/9/2010">Monday, August 9, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><div align="center"><br />Joan Hackbarth</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.tanagerplace.org/">Tanager Place<br /></a><br /></div><ul><li>The mission of Tanager Place is "<em>to successfully serve children and families challanged by social and pychological needs</em>."</li><li>Tanager Place has served children and families since 1879</li></ul><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1361019882137009048?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-83716409138670629432010-08-06T10:05:00.004-05:002010-08-06T10:15:02.432-05:00<div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/"><strong>Tommy Tucker Realty Co</strong></a><strong>.</strong> invites you to consider these houses for Rent:</div><br /><div><br /></div><ul><li>Two bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/886_14_st_ne.htm">886 14Th Street NE</a> for $500.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/828_14_st_ne.htm">828 14Th Street NE </a>for $575.00 per month </li><br /><li>Two Bedroom Ranch at <a href="http://ttrco.com/866_14_st_ne.htm">866 14Th Street NE</a> for $525.00 per month </li><br /><li>Five bedroom two story at <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm">7806 Thorndale Drive NE</a> for $2,200 per month </li></ul><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 448px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ttrco.com/house%20thorndale%20012_web.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p><p align="center">Looking to rent a <a href="http://ttrco.com/7806_thorndale_dr_ne.htm">executive rental house</a> in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?</p><p align="left">Please contact <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Robin Tucker, Realtor®</a> at 319.365.6956 x 103 to further discuss these properties or other property for Rent for Sale in the Cedar Rapids area.</p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><p align="center"> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-8371640913867062943?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-69766867300160719642010-08-04T17:05:00.005-05:002010-08-04T17:17:08.870-05:00<a href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Skywalks-an-Alternative-to-Closing-Second-Avenue-Wont-Work-for-PCI-99975199.html"><em>Skywalks an Alternative to Closing Second Avenue Won’t Work for PCI</em></a> - KCRG-TV<br /><em>CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Closing a stretch of Second Avenue SE is necessary to facilitate patient flow through the Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s proposed new medical “mall” at 10th Street SE and Second Avenue SE, the physicians group has said ...</em><br /><em></em><br />The group and other representatives of the new <a href="http://www.crmedicaldistrict.com/Welcome.html">Cedar Rapids Medical District</a> are holding open houses: to discuss the Medical District as well as PCI’s plans to build the mall inside the district.<br /><br /><ul><li>Wednesday, August 4Th from 4 to 7 p.m.</li><li>Thursday, August 5Th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.</li><li>Open Houses are in The Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel</li></ul><p>Our business will be impacted, since we are located at 613 Second Avenue SE. For example, driving from Daniels Park neighorhood down Central Point Road NE to 13Th Street SE, we often cut down Second Avenue SE to return to our offices.</p><p>The ideal of cutting off vehicle, walking and bike traffic should always be carefully discussed, since it often has negative impacts on quality of life and functionality of neighborhoods and the habits of people. </p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6976686730016071964?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-77567612956077819792010-08-02T06:30:00.003-05:002010-08-02T06:30:00.181-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>We welcome the first full week of August today, with a little Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids news ...</strong><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br />Rotary International and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a></p><ul><li><div align="center">What is the mission of <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a></div></li><li><div align="center">What are the <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Standards of Practice of a Realtor</a></div></li></ul><p align="center">Robin Tucker is planning to attend his <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=8/2/2010">Monday, August 2, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><div align="center">Kay Fisk &amp; Mike Barnhart of </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.nts-cr.org/">Neighborhood Transportation Services</a></div><br /><br /><ul><li>One of the important elements of <strong>Building Communities</strong> is a connection to transportation</li><li>As Realtors, we require the building of <strong>functioning cities</strong> ...</li></ul><p>Other Events this week in the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/Pages/home.aspx">City of Cedar Rapids</a> ...</p><ul><li>City Housing Boards of Appeals on the 4Th </li><li>City Medical District Open House on the 4Th and 5Th</li><li>Downtown Farmer's Market on the 7Th</li><li>More Upcoming Events in our area can be found on the <a href="http://culturalcorridor.org/">Cultural Corridor web site</a></li></ul><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-7756761295607781979?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-2832445899380181172010-07-31T13:29:00.004-05:002010-07-31T13:53:14.282-05:00<a href="http://www.hotgiftideastips.com/images/Wedding-Anniversary-Gift.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 417px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 315px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.hotgiftideastips.com/images/Wedding-Anniversary-Gift.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><blockquote><em>It is hard to believe that Saturday marks the end of the July 2010 and August<br />begins on Sunday. We have had a busy year thus far. For Carole and I, we<br />celebrate our 23Rd wedding anniversary this weekend.</em> - <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Robin Tucker</a>, Realtor® </blockquote></div><div></div><div>We welcome you to our blog and invite you to take a look at our <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management</a> services for the greater Cedar Rapids area.</div><br /><div></div><div align="center"><strong>Are you looking for a property to purchase?</strong> <a href="http://search.tuckerrobin121.cdr.mlxchange.com/">Link to our local MLS</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><ul><li>Tommy Tucker Realty Co. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cedar-Rapids-IA/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co/146003229064?ref=ts&amp;__a=26&amp;ajaxpipe=1">on Facebook</a></li><li>Buying</li><li>Selling</li><li>Property Management</li><li>Leasing</li><li>Chapter 29 questions or issues?</li><li>Like-kind exchange</li><li>Business brokerage</li></ul><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;q=Map%20of%20Tommy%20Tucker%20Realty%20Co.%20Cedar%20Rapids%20Iowa&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=N&amp;tab=wl">Our offices</a> are open typically 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or otherwise, by appointment. My office number is 319-365-6956 ext. 103. We invite you to <a href="mailto:info@ttrco.com">let us know</a>, how we can be of service.<br /><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-283244589938018117?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-55412299670771954892010-07-26T11:23:00.004-05:002010-07-26T11:42:55.113-05:00<a href="http://www.rotarypribylgolf.com/imgs/pglogo.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 534px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 151px" alt="" src="http://www.rotarypribylgolf.com/imgs/pglogo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.rotarypribylgolf.com/">2010 Rotary Pribyl Junior Boys Golf Tournament </a>will be held this week at various local golf courses. As a Rotarian, I look forward to volunteering at this event each year.<br /><br /><ul><li>July 26Th, 2010 - Qualifying Round - Gardner Memorial Golf Course</li><br /><li>July 27Th, 2010 - Cedar Rapids Country Club</li><br /><li>July 28Th, 2010 - Hunter's Ridge Golf Course</li><br /><li>July 30Th, 2010 - Elmcrest Country Club</li></ul><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:BW9LykNvR0ZLjM:http://www.roncorbett.com/uploads/ronindeximage.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 87px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px" alt="" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:BW9LykNvR0ZLjM:http://www.roncorbett.com/uploads/ronindeximage.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>Today's Rotary Club meeting for the <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/index.asp?ID=3524">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> will be <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=7/26/2010">Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett</a> giving a City Progress Report. Mayor Corbett began his first term for our community at the first of the year.</p><p></p><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5541229967077195489?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-29832872405018292382010-07-21T06:00:00.000-05:002010-07-21T06:00:05.195-05:00<a href="http://crrealtors.org/images/header_r1_c1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://crrealtors.org/images/header_r1_c1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">Robin is scheduled to attend the monthly <a href="http://www.crrealtors.org/">Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors</a> meeting. Highlights of the July meeting:</div><br /><div align="center"><strong>CRAAR July Real Estate Today Show</strong><br />Where it's all about you!<br /><br />Agenda: Fire Safety<br />Observe the devastating effects and progression of a fire in a home, realize the importance of smoke detectors, and be made aware of laws regarding in-house sprinkler systems and hard wired smoke detectors in new construction.<br /><br />Featured Speaker<br />Deb Krebill, District Fire Chief with the Marion Fire Department<br /><br />Date: Wednesday, July 21st<br />Location: A Touch of Class (5977 Mt Vernon Road SE)<br /><br />***1 Continuing Education Elective Hour </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Fire safety is an important in all housing, regardless of age. Always remember to have your smoke detectors in good working condition.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2983287240501829238?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-44147809275902945572010-07-19T06:00:00.000-05:002010-07-19T06:00:02.049-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Today's Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting</strong> ...<br /></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br /><a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a> and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a><a href="http://rotary.org/en/Contribute/Funds/Announcements/Pages/09nov25_annc_change_world.aspx">Celebrate Rotary's 105 years of service by contributing to The Rotary Foundation</a></p><p align="center">Robin Tucker is planning to attend his <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=7/19/2010">Monday, July 19, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.kwwl.com/Global/story.asp?s=11992622&amp;clienttype=printable">Dan Curran</a> - Haiti Medical Hospital Logistics</div><br /><ul><li>One of the many ways Rotarians help build better communities and bridge goodwill and better understanding to continents around the world.</li><li><a href="http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2010/02/17/4628084.htm">Helping feed Haiti</a> from Cedar Rapids </li></ul><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-4414780927590294557?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-15942122993723842772010-07-16T17:53:00.007-05:002010-07-16T18:30:45.551-05:00<p>If you own a rental property, big or small, the <a href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/Pages/home.aspx">City of Cedar Rapids</a> requires you use a <a href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:zr-Ef3PvwmUJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/Crime%2520Free%2520Lease%2520Addundum%2520Final%25206-3-2010.doc+Cedar+Rapids+Crime+Free+Lease+Agreement&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us">Crime Free Lease Agreement or Addendum</a>, that you become licenced locally, and you register all rental rooms, houses and apartments.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TEDqxAA3NDI/AAAAAAAAASI/LhJ5bs0_RCY/s1600/CR+Logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494649672930112562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 66px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TEDqxAA3NDI/AAAAAAAAASI/LhJ5bs0_RCY/s200/CR+Logo.jpg" border="0" /></a>[DOC] <a class="l" onmousedown="return clk('http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/Crime%20Free%20Lease%20Addundum%20Final%206-3-2010.doc','','','','1','SL25GabKLtKJmWnREi9DIA','0CBgQFjAA')" href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/Crime%20Free%20Lease%20Addundum%20Final%206-3-2010.doc"><em>Crime Free Lease Addendum / Agreement - CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS</em></a><em><br /></em>File Format: Microsoft Word - <a class="fl" onmousedown="return clk('http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:zr-Ef3PvwmUJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/Crime%2520Free%2520Lease%2520Addundum%2520Final%25206-3-2010.doc+Cedar+Rapids+Crime+Free+Lease+Agreement&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us','','','','2','9JGrKA844Qj-O35DupTcMA','0CBoQITAB')" href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:zr-Ef3PvwmUJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/Crime%2520Free%2520Lease%2520Addundum%2520Final%25206-3-2010.doc+Cedar+Rapids+Crime+Free+Lease+Agreement&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us">View as HTML</a><br /><em>CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS. Crime Free Lease Addendum / Agreement ... or any breach of the lease agreement that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety, ...</em><br /><br />Here is a link to the new <a href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4dMTgTBm6IMJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/LANDLORD%2520Legal%2520Revisions%2520FINAL.pdf+Chapter+29+Cedar+Rapids&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us">Chapter 29</a> approved by the City of Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. The new ordinance will become official on Monday, July 19, according to a phone call with Housing Services Department.<br /><br /><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk('http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/LANDLORD%20Legal%20Revisions%20FINAL.pdf','','','','1','-YhTigQw7qQ5vA7P_UvqVQ','0CBIQFjAA')" href="http://www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/LANDLORD%20Legal%20Revisions%20FINAL.pdf"><em>Ordinance for Chapter 29 regarding Licensed Registration ...</em></a><em><br />File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - </em><a class="fl" onmousedown="return clk('http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4dMTgTBm6IMJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/LANDLORD%2520Legal%2520Revisions%2520FINAL.pdf+Chapter+29+City+of+Cedar+Rapids&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us','','','','2','L739dEngBNVwexzTGzjKoQ','0CBQQITAB')" href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4dMTgTBm6IMJ:www.cedar-rapids.org/government/departments/code-enforcement/building-trades/Documents/LANDLORD%2520Legal%2520Revisions%2520FINAL.pdf+Chapter+29+City+of+Cedar+Rapids&amp;cd=1&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;gl=us"><em>View as HTML</em></a><br /><em>BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 29 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Code is hereby ...</em><br /><em></em><br /><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','2','KxlAr6KipT-3Ifz8SOutKw','0CDgQqQIwAQ')" href="http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Landlords-Now-on-The-Hook-to-Help-Clean-Up-Cedar-Rapids-Neighborhoods------98463934.html"><em>Landlords Now on The Hook to Help Clean Up Cedar Rapids Neighborhoods</em></a>‎ - KCRG<br /><em>At the Tuesday evening council meeting, Walter Skovronski, president of Landlords of Davenport, told the Cedar Rapids council that tenant background checks ...</em><br /><br /><a class="l" onmousedown="return clk(this.href,'','','','3','1rs6xWTLgZ5kMsMI50frjg','0CCAQFjAC')" href="http://easterniowanewsnow.com/2010/07/14/landlords-asked-cedar-rapids-police-department-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-it-with-tenant-background-checks/"><em>Landlords asked, Cedar Rapids Police Department looking for ...</em></a> - Eastern Iowa News<br />The Cedar Rapids Police Department on Wednesday said it is working ... The city of Davenport also uses a crime-free lease addendum and most ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> has been using a different Crime Free Lease Addendum, on a voluntary basis, over the past 8-9 years for many of our clients.<br /><em></em><br /><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> was founded in 1958 and has specialized in property management services for various clients over the years. We would be happy to visit with people who have questions about the new Chapter 29 in Cedar Rapids or other housing and/or real estate questions ...<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Sales</li><br /><li>Purchasing</li><br /><li>Property Management</li><br /><li>Leasing</li><br /><li>Business Opportunity</li><br /><li>Like-Kind Exchange: 1031 </li><br /><li>Chapter 22 questions?</li><br /><li>Chapter 29 questions?</li><br /><li>Chapter 69 questions?</li></ul>Need housing or real estate assistance, contact a <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ttrco">Realtor</a> ...<br /><br /><p>The City of Cedar Rapids just passed the new Chapter 29 on Tuesday night at the City Council meeting. Later this year, we expect new <a href="http://search.municode.com/html/16256/level1/C22.html">Chapter 22</a> and <a href="http://search.municode.com/html/16256/level1/C69.html">Chapter 69</a> ordinances to be reviewed and enacted as well. As Realtors, we believe...</p>The <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Preamble of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice</a> of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® ...<br /><em><br /><br /><blockquote><br /><p align="center"><em>Preamble</em></p><p><em>Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated<br />ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our<br />civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and<br />its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest<br />distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate<br />housing,the building of functioning cities, the development of productive<br />industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.<br /><br />Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce.<br />They impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which<br />REALTORS®should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in<br />preparing themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling and share with their fellow REALTORS® a common responsibility for its integrity and honor...</em></p></blockquote><div align="right"></em></div><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1594212299372384277?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-56883342631831402412010-07-16T17:03:00.003-05:002010-07-16T17:20:38.374-05:00<a href="http://www.uen-ia.org/images/logo_cedar.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" alt="" src="http://www.uen-ia.org/images/logo_cedar.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Cedar Rapids Community Schools has a couple of <a href="http://taylor.cr.k12.ia.us/">schools</a> resuming next week with classes.</div><br /><div>Here is a link to the Cedar Rapids Community Schools web site that will allows you to easily find which school district a house is in. One tip…make sure you abbreviate the street type (such as St for Street, Ave for Avenue, etc.), otherwise it will not recognize the address.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/schools/streetFinder/boundarySearch.html">http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/schools/streetFinder/boundarySearch.html</a> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left">August is just around the corner and students will be heading back to schools and colleges around the area.</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Drive safely and watch out for those who are tough to see: kids, bikes and motorcycles.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-5688334263183140241?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-37264383504925612832010-07-12T06:30:00.002-05:002010-07-12T06:30:01.808-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466413048104595842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZtHfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6JoGqiDc-9I/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.png" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490908775895446866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TDOgcIlStVI/AAAAAAAAASA/t4sG8lUpdMg/s200/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Today's <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids </a>meeting</strong> ...<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/S9Hit9rStiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/d8QLUGEk1qA/s1600/2009_2010_Rotary_Theme.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Realtors® Robin Tucker and Tommy Tucker are members of<br /><a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a> and are each Paul Harris Fellows ... </p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotary.org/en/Contribute/Funds/Announcements/Pages/09nov25_annc_change_world.aspx">Celebrate Rotary's 105 years of service by contributing to The Rotary Foundation</a></p><p align="center">Robin Tucker is planning to attend his <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a> meeting...</p><p align="center"><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3532&amp;Date=7/12/2010">Monday, July 12, 2010</a></p><div align="center">Crowne Plaza Hotel at Noon<a href="http://www.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/american_cancer_society2010-logo-med.jpg"></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Today's Program</strong><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/S9yZhY5PgPI/AAAAAAAAAgA/Vs3URtSaZp4/s1600/FootballHelmets.gif"><strong></strong></a>:</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em></em></div><div align="center">Brad Hart</div><div align="center">Update on the <a href="http://www.cedarrapids.org/chamber">Greater Cedar Rapids Chamber</a> for 2010</div><br /><ul><li>We are members of both the local Chamber of Commerce and supporters of Priority One</li></ul><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-3726438350492561283?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-20983646209504821442010-07-06T13:18:00.005-05:002010-07-06T13:29:34.180-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/TDNrAYlvOVI/AAAAAAAAAkw/ND1LRolx5D8/s1600/2010.11+RI+Theme.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490850025039673682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 127px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OuYj6mG0InA/TDNrAYlvOVI/AAAAAAAAAkw/ND1LRolx5D8/s400/2010.11+RI+Theme.png" border="0" /></a><br /><em>'Building Communities -- Bridging Continents'</em> is the <a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/mediaandnews/news/pages/100118_ia10_theme.aspx">2010-11 RI theme for Rotary International</a>. Robin Tucker is a third generational member of Rotary International, following his grandfather, <a href="http://www.windowcleaninghalloffame.com/tucker.html">I.L. 'Irv' Tucker</a> and his father, <a href="http://www.ttrco.com/profile.htm">I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker</a> as a member of Rotary. We have all been affiliated with the <a href="http://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a>, which will celebrate 100 years in Rotary in 2014, at one time or another.<br /><br />As Rotarians, we work to meet <em><a href="http://ttrco.com/four_way_test.htm">The Four-Way Test </a>of the things we think, say or do...</em><br /><br /><ul><li><em>FIRST: Is it the TRUTH?</em></li><li><em>SECOND: Is it FAIR to all concerned? </em></li><li><em>THIRD: Will it build GOODWILL &amp; BETTER FRIENDSHIP? </em></li><li><em>FOURTH: Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?</em></li></ul><p>The 2010-11 RI Theme feels appropriate is fitting for Realtors®, when you look at the <a href="http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code">Preamble of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice</a> of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®.</p><blockquote><p><em>Preamble</em></p><p><em>Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated<br />ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our<br />civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and<br />its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest<br />distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing,<br />the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and<br />farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment. </em></p><p><em>Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They<br />impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS®<br />should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in preparing<br />themselves. REALTORS®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the<br />standards of their calling and share with their fellow REALTORS® a common<br />responsibility for its integrity and honor...</em></p></blockquote><p align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2098364620950482144?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-22370612516847196912010-06-30T10:38:00.005-05:002010-06-30T10:43:09.557-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TCtlwYrgD7I/AAAAAAAAAR4/WxD20aZrXvI/s1600/Robin+Tucker+%40+Capitol+Hill+Visit+Feb+2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488592452814114738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TCtlwYrgD7I/AAAAAAAAAR4/WxD20aZrXvI/s200/Robin+Tucker+%40+Capitol+Hill+Visit+Feb+2008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It is hard to believe that we are nearing the halfway point of 2010. Robin Tucker is pictured at a Realtor event in Des Moines.</div><br /><div></div><div>We have enjoyed the opportunity to visit with a lot of people thus far this year. We look forward to meeting new people in the second half of 2010 and the work we do for our customers and clients throughout the year.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-2237061251684719691?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-67618242409647114262010-06-28T13:25:00.003-05:002010-06-28T14:05:24.258-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_i9OWY0sI/AAAAAAAAARo/IHUcfugM_74/s1600/Rotary%2520Wheel.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485352412612448962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_i9OWY0sI/AAAAAAAAARo/IHUcfugM_74/s200/Rotary%2520Wheel.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As a member of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, I attended my weekly meeting on Monday, which featured the <em>'Passing of the Gavel'</em> between outgoing President Paul Morf and our 98Th incoming President Doug Baird.<br /><br />Last week at Rotary:<br /><br /><a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3529&amp;I=8328">RIPPLES FROM THE RAPIDS</a><br />MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010<br /><br />Congratulations to our two more Club Appreciation Award recipients today ...<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.scorecr.org/">SCORE</a></li><li><a href="http://www.familieshelpingfamiliesofiowa.com/">Families Helping Families</a></li></ul><p>Last week, John M. Smith was named 2010 Community Service Award Recipient and Clint Twedt-Ball received a Club Appreciation Award. <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/content.asp?ID=3529&amp;I=8328">Link</a></p><p>Our Rotary Club, the <a href="http://rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/">Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids</a>, is the 48Th largest Rotary Club in size and is in its 96Th year of existence. We have 351 members, with 321 active members. A record 41 new members this year.</p><p></p><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-6761824240964711426?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-18317106166602601832010-06-28T13:24:00.005-05:002010-07-06T16:24:05.834-05:00School District<br /><br />Here is a link to the Cedar Rapids School District that allows you to easily find which school district a house is in. We have had complaints that agents are putting the wrong schools on listings, which means you might miss a buyer that is looking for a specific school. One tip…make sure you abbreviate the street type (such as St for Street, Ave for Avenue, etc.), otherwise it will not recognize the address.<br /><a href="http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/schools/streetFinder/boundarySearch.html">http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/schools/streetFinder/boundarySearch.html</a><br /><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6124742080803624207-1831710616660260183?l=ttrco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Robin Tucker, Realtor®http://www.blogger.com/profile/03910908982585497135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124742080803624207.post-10476410308902427932010-06-21T18:17:00.004-05:002010-06-21T18:23:39.475-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_zuNriBzI/AAAAAAAAARw/GEdfM4GvSfo/s1600/house+thorndale+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485370846432331570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QtMxeSPtXjs/TB_zuNriBzI/AAAAAAAAARw/GEdfM4GvSfo/s200/house+thorndale+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a class="comment_author" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tommy-Tucker-Realty-Co/146003229064">Tommy Tucker Realty Co.</a> - Facebook<br />New Listing ... Executive House at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&amp;safe=off&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=7806+Thorndale+Drive+NE+Cedar+Rapids+Iowa+map&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hnear=Cedar+Rapids,+IA&amp;view=map&amp;cid=3475270226536318627&amp;iwloc=A&amp;ved=0CBUQpQY&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=MvQfTMOAL5PsM__h1eII">7806 Thorndale Drive NE</a> (map) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for $2,200 per month! This 4-5 bedroom two story was built in 1997 and has three full baths, one half bath and a three stall garage. A beautiful house for rent in Bowman Woods in the Linn-Mar Community Schools.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="right"><a href="http://www.ttrco.com/">ttrco</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/612474208080362420