We welcome November here at Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

We welcome the month of November!

Can we interest you in a 2, 3 or 4 bedroom house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

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Well, the first ten months are now in the books for 2012.  We welcome the eleventh month of November.  Happy All Saints Day, which is traditionally the day after Halloween.

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  Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th
• Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meets on November 5th, 12th and 19th of November - news
• Election Day is Tuesday is on November 6th - Find you poll in Linn County, Iowa
• Fair Housing Conference in Cedar Rapids/Marion on Thursday, November 8th
• Iowa vs. Purdue at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City on Saturday, November 10th
• Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th
• Worlds Orphans Day is November 12th
• CRAAR November Real Estate Today Show is on Wednesday, November 14th
• CRAAR Inaugural 2012 is on Thursday, November 15th
• International Day for Tolerance is November 16th

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 22nd

Our offices are traditionally closed for our staff to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday with family - Call us, if you need a REALTOR?

 November 23rd

Small Business Saturday is November 24th

Iowa vs. Iowa State for Heroes Game at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City on November 24th

We invite all call or e-mail from you this month or throughout the year.  Happy November and have a great day.  Thank you for visiting us. - Robin Tucker

Two New Executive Rentals in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area in September

We are currently marketing the following property at the top this weekend in The Gazette. 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 2140 Pike Court in Marion.

We are also advertising this property, pictured to the bottom left, this weekend in The Gazette.

The property is located at 150 Echo Lane NW in Cedar Rapids. Rent is $1,400 per month.

Please give Robin Tucker a call at Tommy Tucker Realty Co., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for more information on these two executive rentals.

Happy First Monday in April to Everyone!

Happy Monday, April 4, 2011...

We have a couple of two bedroom houses for rent in SE and NE Cedar Rapids. There are plenty of properties for sale in the Cedar Rapids area, as well. Are you interesting in an in-fill lot in a residential neighborhood in NE Cedar Rapids, near Daniels Park?

We had a visit from the local steering committee today on the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, 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.

At Noon today, attended our weekly Rotary Meeting. 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.

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Welcome to April everyone ... Spring is arriving in Greater Cedar Rapids

The signs of Spring have arrived. We welcome April on a Friday in 2011!

• Warmer temperatures and the sighting of a Robin and other birds


• The passing of the Vernal Equinox


• The switch to Daylight Savings Time


• Major League Baseball has started

What's up in April?

• April Fools Day - April 1


• New Moon - April 3


• Birth date of Thomas Jefferson, 1743 - April 13


• Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 17


• Federal Taxes Due for 2010 - April 18


• Passover and the Revolutionary War Began, 1775 - April 19


• Good Friday - April 22


• Easter - Sunday, April 24


• Easter Monday (Canada) - April 25


• Administrative Professionals' Day - April 27


• Father In-Law's Birthday - April 30

We have properties for sale in the Cedar Rapids area. Search for listings 24/7 from the privacy of your own computer. If you have questions on buying or selling real estate, please feel free to contact Tommy Tucker Realty Co. - 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 management of your property, 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 houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids area, visit our web site.

• 2 Bedroom for Rent for $575.00


• 2 Bedroom for Rent for $650.00


• We anticipate a new listing of a 5 Bedroom later this month

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... A Safe and Happy April!

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Happy President's Day: Government Affairs and Realtor Bus-In to Capitol Hill in Des Moines highlight the start of the week

Our Government Affairs committee as part of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors 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.

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 Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission 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.

Realtors from all across the State of Iowa will bus-in 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.

At Noon on Monday, Ted Townsend & Richard Pankey presented a Cedar Rapids Medical District Update to members of the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids. 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.

At Rotary, the news mentioned that the City of Cedar Rapids has determined the language and breakdown for the proposed extension of the Local Option Sales Tax 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.

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.

We currently have houses for rent in Cedar Rapids, as well as houses for sale in the greater Cedar Rapids area. Are you looking for something in 2011? Please contact us, if we can be of assistance for your property management and real estate brokerage needs.

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Chapter 29 and Chapter 69 conversations in the City of Cedar Rapids

The City of Cedar Rapids 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 ...

Cedar Rapids landlord group fighting city’s crime-free ordinance

- The Gazette article is linked on the pending lawsuit against the City of Cedar Rapids

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)

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 ...

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?

The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission 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.

We have a couple of two bedroom houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids area. Also, there are plenty of houses for sale in the Cedar Rapids area. If you are in need of assistance, please call and talk to one of our Realtors.

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.

If we can be of service to you, with your property management or real estate needs, please let us know. You can contact us in various ways.

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We welcome new residents to three of our 2 Bedroom houses in Cedar Rapids

We have rented the following three NE side houses near Daniels Park this month:

• 828 14Th Street NE


• 866 14Th Street NE


• 886 14Th Street NE

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.

We currently have the following Houses for Rent: Immediate possession may be possible:

• Three Bedroom Walkout Ranch at 1205 Parkview Drive in Marion for $830.00 per month


• Three Bedroom Ranch at 2140 Pike Court in Marion for $1,630.00 per month


• Five bedroom two story at 7806 Thorndale Road NE for $2,200.00 per month

We may have some other possibilities in the near future, feel free to visit our web site at http://www.ttrco.com/

Are you looking for an affordable house to purchase?

• New Listing: 1930 Park Avenue SE for $112,900 listed by Joel Lahey, CRS - GRI


• Search for more houses for sale in the greater Cedar Rapids area

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:

• Buying or Purchasing


• Selling


• Like-kind exchanges


• Section 1031 exchanges


• Leasing


• Property Management services


• Chapter 29


• Chapter 22


• Chapter 69 and Section 8 housing


• Business Opportunities

Robin Tucker,

Realtor®, Property Manager

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Open House: Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 12 pm to 2 pm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2753 2Nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

Don't miss the $8000 tax credit

More Information on Open House from 12 pm to 2 pm

List Price $126,999

Your Host:

Joel T. Lahey, CRS, GRI, Realtor®

360-6202

Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

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Enjoy the beautiful weather in the Cedar Rapids area by checking out one of many properties for Rent or Sale in the Cedar Rapids area

We are correcting marketing the following properties:

We are currently accepting applications for Houses For Rent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ...

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 828 14Th Street NE for $525.00 per month


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 870 14Th Street NE for $525.00 per month


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 878 14Th Street NE for $575.00 per month


• Four bedroom coming available in College Community for $1,525.00 per month


• We do anticipate a 4 bedroom in Marion coming this Spring ...

Visit one of our Listings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa :

• 2753 2ND Avenue SE for sale MLS® priced at $126,999


• 1610 2ND Avenue SE for sale MLS® priced at $95,000

Are you interested in searching for more homes for sale in the Cedar Rapids area?

• Residential Search
• Land/Lot/Farm Search
• Multifamily Search
• Commercial Search

Search our extensive inventory of available properties. All information is current and available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Can we help you locate a new property to purchase in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area?

Search our extensive inventory of available properties.


All information is current and available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Approximately 3400 listings now available.

Select a search that most suits what you are looking for

• Residential Search Residential Search


• Land/Lot/Farm Search Land/Lot/Farm Search


• Multifamily Search Multifamily Search


• Commercial Search Commercial Search
  

For more information or questions, please contact

Robin Tucker, Broker/Officer
at Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

Call 1-800-332-5204 or 1-319-365-6956