Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting for July 27, 2009 ...

Robin Tucker will be attending today's Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting at Noon.

Our Rotary Club is now on Twitter! Link

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

Today's Speaker and Program:

DENNIS HAMILTON

THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

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Looking for a 2 bedroom house for rent in Cedar Rapids?

We are currently accepting applications for various rental houses, including these 2 bedroom houses for rent ...

• 1332 19 Avenue SW - 2 bedroom ranch house, with 1 full bath; 1 stall attached garage. This property will be coming available this week. $650 per month.
• 886 14Th Street NE - 2 bedroom one story with basement. $500 per month.

Both properties are available immediately, pending approval of application.

Visit our web site for Tommy Tucker Realty Co. for more information on our services and houses for rent.

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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting for July 20, 2009

Back in the office, after taking a little time off the past week. Working to get back in the normal routine again, after taking some vacation time. If you have a question, comment or request, feel free to contact our office.

Robin Tucker will be attending today's Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting at Noon.

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

Today's Speaker:

Jack Evans, President of Hall-Perrine Foundation

Member of the State of Iowa Board of Regents

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Can we help you with a 2 bedroom house for rent in Cedar Rapids?

We are currently accepting applications for various rental houses, including these 2 and 4 bedroom houses for rent ...

• 5229 Bent Tree Court NE - 4 bedroom, two story house with 2 stall attached garage. Tenants are moving out in mid-July. $1,400 per month.
• 1332 19 Avenue SW - 2 bedroom ranch house, with 1 full bath; 1 stall attached garage. This property will be coming available this week. $650 per month.
• 886 14Th Street NE - 2 bedroom one story with basement. Immediate,,, $500 per month.

Visit our web site for Tommy Tucker Realty Co. for more information on our services and houses for rent.

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Happy Birthday America!

Today in History - July 4 -The Associated Press
Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185Th day of 2009. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today's Highlight in History: On July 4, ...


Happy 233rd Birthday America -Examiner.com
On July 4, 1776 at 5:10 pm LMT, in Philadelphia, PA, representatives of the American Colony's signed the Declaration of Independence. ...

Happy birthday USA Tampa Tribune

Happy Birthday America Citizen of Morris County

Editorial: Happy Birthday – USA! KSBW

Times Bulletin - News-Journal.com

Equality - Liberty - Life - Pursuit of Happiness

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Our Office will be closed July 3-5, 2009 for Independence Day Holiday

The offices of Tommy Tucker Realty Co.
WILL BE CLOSED
Friday 3, 2009 in
OBSERVANCE OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY

In case of an emergency please call (319) 365-6956 - leave a message

If you need to make a payment, please mail your check or money order

to the post office at the following address:

Tommy Tucker Realty Co.
P.O. Box 848
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

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July 1, 2009: New Septic Tank Laws are now in effect in the State of Iowa

Do you have a septic tank in Iowa? Are you considering buying or acquiring a house that has a septic tank?

The Iowa Property Owners Alliance has the following as it's Topic of the Week.

Topic of the Week
"Septic Tank Inspection Law"
NEW SEPTIC TANK LAW EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009

Ramifications from a statewide septic tank inspection law are already in effect!

Properties subject to the septic system inspection law must have their inspection completed and paperwork filled out if the closing date is after June 30, 2009. Sellers and Buyers may negotiate for both the inspection cost and for any repair or replacement costs. Note: if the system is inspected and it is found to be defective in anyway, it will need to meet current code even if the property transfers or not.

The law only applies to transfers of property containing one to four dwelling units, and there are many types of properties exempt from inspection, most of the exemptions are similar to the exemptions found in the seller disclosure requirements. New exemptions are applicable for transfers which the consideration is $500 or less, intra family business organization transfers, and properties which will be razed or demolished. Systems pumped within three years may be exempt form pumping again, and properties inspected within two years by a certified inspector are exempt from inspection.

The Iowa DNR is currently creating forms to 1. Verify/certify exempt properties, 2. Verify/certify if the property will be demolished or razed, 3. And a Time of Transfer Agreement Binding Acknowledgment for Future Inspection when weather or other conditions necessitate delay of the inspection.

The ground water hazard form has some septic information and compliance regarding the law, but more changes to this form could be forthcoming. The DNR's website will also have the names of certified inspectors, and the Iowa Finance Authority has a program to offer low interest loans to assist in the costs of repair or replacement.

Talk to your local REALTOR® or DNR office for more information.

More Information:
Iowa Code regarding lawAdministrative rules enacted by DNR

You can Sign up for Legislative Alerts through the Iowa Property Owners Alliance

Robin Tucker, Realtor®
Broker/Officer
Tommy Tucker Realty Co.
613 Second Avenue SE
PO Box 848
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0848

rtucker@ttrco.com
319-365-6956 Ext. 103
319-366-7792 FAX

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