Summer has arrived; June has been a busy month and we look forward to increasing business

Should we sell our home right now? Is this a good time to list our property?

• It may be a better time to lease one's home in today's market?

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.

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?

One may want to look at more than one marketing option.

• Cash sale


• Contract sale


• Rent with an option to purchase


• Renting the property and waiting for the market to rebound


• Dual marketing: for sale, for rent

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.

We have had a busy month, as we mentioned.

• 226 31st Street NE is now Lease Pending - thank you for those who were interested!


• The Summer Sostice arrived on June 21st


• We celebrated another Father's Day


• We had a busy Association Broker's Meeting this month


• We had a good Realtor Luncheon in June


• We attended our Association's government affairs meeting - Local and Federal issues


• Three Rotary meetings are in the book for June and Monday should be a good one!


• My mother and retired Realtor LaVerne Tucker celebrated a June birthday


• We were happy to help a family on corporate relocation, locating a nice property in Marion for them to rent


• I.L. 'Tommy' celebrated another anniversary as a Rotarian in June, 47Th year

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:

• Property Management


• Leasing


• Rental Registration


• Rental Licensing


• City Inspection requirement


• Should I sell?


• Should I buy?


• Should I lease?


• Would my property make a good rental property?


• MLS services


• Like-kind exchange questions?


• Leasing my property to the U.S. Government


• General Real Estate Brokerage

Tommy Tucker Realty Co. 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. ttrco

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Happy New Year Everyone ...

It 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.

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.

Be prepared.

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.

What are your New Year's Resolutions for 2011?

Can we be a part of your real estate or property management needs in 2011. If so, please contact us by e-mail or telephone.

Seeking Client with Four Bedroom Home in Cedar Rapids

• 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. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. 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?

Realtor® Preamble

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.

Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They
impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty to which REALTORS®
should dedicate themselves, and for which they should be diligent in 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.

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Election Day 2010: Tuesday, November 2, 2010

In Iowa, the polls are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Voter Guide - The Gazette

If you need to find your polling place in the State of Iowa:

https://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Have a great day everyone and make sure your voice is heard today!

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Looking for a house to buy or rent in Cedar Rapids area? Other services needed?

Give us a call at Tommy Tucker Realty Co. at 319.365.6956

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Homebuyer Tax Credit: nearly half of all Americans who claimed it in 2009 must repay

Homebuyer tax credit: 950,000 must repay - CNNMoney.com
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 ...

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It's June 30Th already?

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.

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.

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Two new items impacting Real Estate Laws in the State of Iowa

We received the following notice on two changes in Iowa real estate law.

The Iowa Supreme Court struck down an Iowa Law relating to Landlords and Property Managers evicting their tenants. Please see the first section below. Additionally, a new radon disclosure requirement will be necessary beginning December 23, 2009. See the second section below.

New Eviction Requirements

Landlords/Property Managers -- Notice to evict requirements!
Certified Mail to notify of eviction under Iowa code 562A.29A(2) - (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law) - has been deemed unconstitutional by the Iowa Supreme Court (War Eagle Village Apartments vs. Plummer). Effective immediately landlords should follow other methods "reasonably calculated" to reach the intended recipients. Personal service seems to be the only method now currently allowed to ensure an eviction proceeding does not get dismissed on a technicality. Other methods of notice are available, but have more hoops to climb through. The IAR Legislative committee will look at ways to include other methods to deliver notices which may meet the "reasonably calculated" requirements of the court opinion.

New Radon Disclosure Requirement

The new Radon Disclosure requirement is scheduled to go into effect December 23, 2009.
The Iowa Administrative Rule will become effective for all transactions on December 23, 2009. As the Iowa property condition report form must be accurate prior to or at the time a purchase contact becomes binding, it is a good idea to immediately have the sellers become familiar with and utilize the Fact Sheet and the disclosure requirement. Buyers will have to acknowledge they have received the Fact Sheet. There is no requirement that REALTORS® or agents sign off on any radon disclosure. This law is similar to the lead based paint requirements, but without the real estate licensee having verification responsibilities that the requirements have been met.

Click here (IAR password required) to download the new IAR Seller Disclosure of Property Condition form.
The Radon Fact Sheet is created by and available for download by the Iowa Department of Public Health. http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102847186144&s=8136&e=001i0aX3S_LPCjtD352MZEt7zcW_uG0Ii1OgCiPxRtBUpTGRUHIvlxMzAdjsHnGgDLUc00st5eIhWGalpCkXbJS_osS5slpy0Sk4N2loJT_6EAhXPVqPldeNcqZwJPYNOSLZB5eIMcGBBV40A2_aKlmeWMOY0hSZUEfSM-ASOpWFDX6HSbF0O3fWc1ouO6WifZd . It is also available linked from the IAR website.

Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday! Note our offices are closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 27Th. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, November 30Th at 8:30 a.m.

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Celebrating 50 years and 100 years this Year...

Tommy Tucker Realty Co., Since 1958...

... serving Greater Cedar Rapids and the State of Iowa in real estate brokerage and property management.

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Looking for a House for Sale?

Let your search begin here.

Let us help you unlock that door to your new home!

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House for Sale in Marion: Houses for Rent in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa

We will not being having any Open Houses this weekend. If you are interested in seeing a property, please contact our office at 365-6956 or e-mail us at info@ttrco.com to set up a showing.

The property pictured is 390 South 11th Street in Marion. The property was recently listed and the List Price is $110,000.

Contact Robin Tucker for more information.

Looking for a Rental Property in the Cedar Rapids or Marion area?

• 3 Bedroom for $900.00
• 2 Bedroom for $550.00
• 3 Bedroom for $700.00
• 2+ Bedroom for $850.00

Thank you for your interest. Please feel free to comment or contact us with your questions.

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