We are currently advertising two Houses for Rent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 866 14th Street NE - $525 per month - immediate!


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 878 14th Street NE - $525 per month - soon!

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

We hope you are having a great week of Thanksgiving.

Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. We want to express our thanks to our clients, customers, vendors and all those in our community. Our offices will resume operations on Monday, November 30, 2009.

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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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Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting for November 23, 2009

Robin Tucker is scheduled to attend today's Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting at Noon. I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker is a member Rotary International, as well. Robin celebrated his 20Th year anniversary as a member of Rotary International in September of this year.

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids is now on Twitter! Link

Monday, November 23, 2009

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

Today's Speaker and Program:
John Sorensen, President/CEO

Iowa Bankers Association

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What's up this weekend and through Thanksgiving with Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

TGIF ... it's the weekend!

The University of Iowa will close out the 2009 regular season on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, as the Hawkeyes will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the Battle for the Floyd of Rosedale. Robin and Carole Tucker are looking forward to another Hawkeye game at Kinnick Stadium!

What else is on in our community this weekend?

Looking for a House for Sale or House for Rent currently in Cedar Rapids? We invite you to look at one of our listings. Please visit our web site 24/7.

Tommy Tucker Realty Co. will be closed next Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2009 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our telephone number is 319.365.6956, so please leave a message, so we can follow up with you and work to be of service.

It is always nice to give our staff and associates time to be with family and friends during this time for Thanksgiving in the United States. Please let us know, if there is something we need to discuss.

We want to thank you for your business and interest in our services. Please let us know, how can we be of help to you or someone you know!

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P.S. - Have a safe enjoyable weekend!

Can we interest you in a smaller 2 Bedroom for Rent in NE Cedar Rapids?

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

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 866 14th Street NE - $525 per month - immediate!


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 878 14th Street NE - $525 per month - soon!

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Service to the Cedar Rapids Area through the local Association of Realtors

The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors® Inaugural Ball will be held this evening. I.L. 'Tommy' Tucker, founder and President of Tommy Tucker Realty Co., was President of the local board in 1961.

Robin Tucker plans to attend with his guest, his wife Carole.

Our incoming new board President, Russ Nading of Iowa Realty, is planning to reflect a little on the history of our local Realtor association tonight. The Cedar Rapids Area Association is the second largest market in the State of Iowa and was founded in 1917.

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