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

First weekend of June: June 2-3, 2012

Busy morning in Downtown Cedar Rapids, with the first Downtown Farmers' Market for the month of June.  Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is located at 613 Second Avenue SE. 

Are you looking for a new home to buy or lease in Cedar Rapids or Marion, Iowa?  We enjoy the opportunity to help both customers and clients in their real estate needs.

• Buying
• Selling
• Leasing
• Property Management
• 1031 Exchange
• Real estate consultation

Today, we are advertising the following properties in The Gazette.

On Sunday, June 3rd, we will be conducting an Open House from 2-4 pm at 290 Indiandale Road SE.  A spacious and updated four bedroom, two-story home in a nice wooded neighborhood in Indian Creek Hills subdivision of Cedar Rapids. The property sells for $237,200 and lease options begin at $1,700 per month.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Tucker, Realtor® Broker/Officer with Tommy Tucker Realty Co.  We have helped buyers, sellers, clients and customers, since 1958 with various property management and real estate brokerage needs.

New Listings: 4 Bedroom House for sale SE Cedar Rapids and 4 Bedroom Executive Rental in Marion

We hope you are enjoying your April.

We want to announce the addition of two new listings this month. We have a updated and newly decorated four bedroom house for sale in SE Cedar Rapids at 290 Indiandale Road SE[PDF link]. The property is listed for $237,500.

New Listing for rent in Linn Mar Community Schools:

This property is listed for $2,000 per month and will be available May 1st. Check out more on 2220 Empire Street in Marion. Let us know, if you have any interest on any of these properties or know anyone you may have an interest or need. We appreciate referrals.

http://www.ttrco.com/  We have other listings to consider.  Happy Spring everyone!

The Week of Monday, September 12, 2011

On 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.

At Noon on Monday, scheduled to attend the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting.

• September 12 : Tom Aller, President, Interstate Power & Light is the program

The Iowa Association of Realtors conducts its State Convention this week.

We are marketing some executive houses for rent. 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.


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.

If you have any questions on the school board election in Cedar Rapids, please give me a call or contact the Linn County Auditor's Office.

ttrco

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.

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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Cedar Rapids welcomes our first official Snow on Saturday, December 4Th

Allow more time to travel. Time to adjust to winter driving conditions in town and across the State of Iowa.

Winter may not officially be here, but typically December - January - February are the winter months in Iowa.

We are currently marketing a two bedroom house for rent 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.

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. Tommy Tucker Realty Co. 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.

Talk to Robin Tucker 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®. Visit our local MLS.

Thank you for visiting us online and Merry Christmas this holiday season ...

ttrco

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

ttrco

Back in the Saddle, after the Labor Day holiday here in Eastern Iowa

We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day holiday weekend!

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).

We have houses for rent in the Cedar Rapids-Marion, Iowa area.


Current Properties being marketed:

We are currently accepting applications for Houses For Rent in our area:

• Two bedroom Ranch at 886 14Th Street NE for $500.00 per month


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 828 14Th Street NE for $575.00 per month


• Two Bedroom Ranch at 866 14Th Street NE for $525.00 per month


• Three Bedroom Ranch at 2140 Pike Court in Marion for $1,730 to $1,950 per month


• Five bedroom two story at 7806 Thorndale Road NE for $2,200 per month

You can contact Robin Tucker at 1.319.365.6956 or by e-mail 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.

ttrco

Rental Housing available in Cedar Rapids-Marion area ...

Current properties being marketed for rent by Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area:

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 828 14Th Street NE for $575.00 per month


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


• Four bedroom two story at 3420 Falcon View Road SW for $1525 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 1930 39Th Street in Marion for $1650 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 290 Indiandale Road SE for $1600 per month

We invite you to take a closer look at one of these properties for rent. Call and talk to Robin Tucker at 319.365.6956 or e-mail him at rtucker@ttrco.com.

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Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Our offices will be closed May 29-31 for the Memorial Day holiday, but please leave a message, if service is needed.

ttrco

Can we help you with a Rental House in the Marion-Cedar Rapids area of Iowa?

Current properties being marketed for rent by Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area:

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 828 14Th Street NE for $575.00 per month


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


• Four bedroom two story at 3420 Falcon View Road SW for $1525 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 1930 39Th Street in Marion for $1650 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 290 Indiandale Road SE for $1600 per month ***

We invite you to take a closer look at one of these properties for rent. Call and talk to Robin Tucker at 319.365.6956 or e-mail him at rtucker@ttrco.com.

*** Ad in http://gazetteonline.com/ for Saturday, May 15Th

ttrco

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

Current properties being marketed for rent by Tommy Tucker Realty Co. in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area:

• Two Bedroom Ranch at 828 14Th Street NE for $575.00 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 two story at 3420 Falcon View Road SW for $1525 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 1930 39Th Street in Marion for $1650 per month


• Four bedroom two story at 290 Indiandale Road SE for $1600 per month

We invite you to take a closer look at one of these properties for rent. Call and talk to Robin Tucker at 319.365.6956 or e-mail him at rtucker@ttrco.com.

ttrco

We have 2 Bedroom and 4 Bedroom Houses for Rent in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area ...

We just listed late last week a very nice Executive Rental in Marion (Linn-Mar Community Schools) that backs up to Willowood Park at 1930 39Th Street. This lovely four bedroom, two-story house will rent for $1650.00 per month. Drive by today and give us a call at 1.319.365.6956 to set up a showing. Possession is May 16, 2010 or after.

We are currently marketing in The Gazette three houses in the $525.00 to $575.00 per month range near Daniels Park on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. These properties would be in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools (Garfield ES - Franklin MS - Washington HS). Each property is a two bedroom one-story with gas hook-up for stove, laundry hook-ups (gas) in unfinished basement and one stall detached garage.

• 828 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate - was previously on Leased Housing


• 878 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate - has been on Leased Housing in past


• 870 14Th Street NE for $525 - possession is coming May 1St

We have a lovely four bedroom, two-story house coming available June 1, 2010 for $1,525.00 per month in Cedar Rapids (College Community Schools). The property is located at 3420 Falcon View Rd SW and is a great example of country living with all the services of living in the city.

We invite you to visit our web site for Tommy Tucker Realty Co. for more information on these and other property services. We can be reached at 319.365.6956. If we are out of the office, please leave a voice message, so we can follow up with you. You can also contact us by e-mail.

ttrco

Open House on Sunday for House for Sale in Cedar Rapids; information on Rental Houses in Area

Our agent, Joel T. Lahey, will be hosting an Open House from 12 pm to 2 pm on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2753 2Nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403. Map
We invite you to visit this property ...

2753 2Nd Avenue SE

Don't miss the $8000 tax credit

List Price $126,999

More information on Open House

Information on Rental Houses in the Cedar Rapids - Marion, Iowa area:

We just listed this week a very nice Executive Rental in Marion (Linn-Mar Community Schools) that backs up to Willowood Park at 1930 39Th Street. This lovely four bedroom, two-story house will rent for $1650.00 per month. Drive by today and give us a call at 1.319.365.6956 to set up a showing. Possession is May 16, 2010 or after.

We are currently marketing in The Gazette three houses in the $525.00 to $575.00 per month range near Daniels Park on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. These properties would be in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools (Garfield ES - Franklin MS - Washington HS). Each property is a two bedroom one-story with gas hook-up for stove, laundry hook-ups (gas) in unfinished basement and one stall detached garage.

• 828 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate


• 878 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate


• 870 14Th Street NE for $525 - possession is coming May 1St

We have a lovely four bedroom, two-story house coming available June 1, 2010 for $1,525.00 per month in Cedar Rapids (College Community Schools). The property is located at 3420 Falcon View Rd SW and is a great example of country living with all the services of living in the city.

We invite you to visit our web site for Tommy Tucker Realty Co. for more information on these and other property services. We can be reached at 319.365.6956. If we are out of the office, please leave a voice message, so we can follow up with you. You can also contact us by e-mail.

ttrco

Linn Mar - Cedar Rapids - College Community: Houses for Rent in Marion and Cedar Rapids ...

We just listed this week a very nice Executive Rental in Marion (Linn-Mar Community Schools) that backs up to Willowood Park at 1930 39Th Street. This lovely four bedroom, two-story house will rent for $1650.00 per month. Drive by today and give us a call at 1.319.365.6956 to set up a showing. Possession is May 16, 2010 or after.

We are currently marketing in The Gazette three houses in the $525.00 to $575.00 per month range near Daniels Park on the NE side of Cedar Rapids. These properties would be in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools (Garfield ES - Franklin MS - Washington HS). Each property is a two bedroom one-story with gas hook-up for stove, laundry hook-ups (gas) in unfinished basement and one stall detached garage.

• 828 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate


• 878 14Th Street NE for $575 - immediate


• 870 14Th Street NE for $525 - possession is coming May 1St

We have a lovely four bedroom, two-story house coming available June 1, 2010 for $1,525.00 per month in Cedar Rapids (College Community Schools). The property is located at 3420 Falcon View Rd SW and is a great example of country living with all the services of living in the city.

We invite you to visit our web site for Tommy Tucker Realty Co. for more information on these and other property services. We can be reached at 319.365.6956. If we are out of the office, please leave a voice message, so we can follow up with you. You can also contact us by e-mail.

ttrco

Best wishes to local high schools in Class 4A Iowa high school basketball tournament

We want to congratulate all high school students involved in athletics and other activities at our local high schools. Best wishes to the following area high schools:

• Washington High School


• Jefferson High School


• Linn-Mar High School

at today's Class 4A quarterfinal boy's basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors will face #1 seed Ames, who have won 50 straight games, at 1:45 p.m. CST in Des Moines. Best wishes to the Warriors and happy birthday those Washington students celebrating birthdays today!

Robin Tucker, Broker/Officer of Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is a graduate of Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Robin served as student public address announcer for both the boys and girls basketball teams, while at Washington High School.

ttrco

One week from LOST vote in City of Cedar Rapids and other areas of Linn County, Iowa

We received the following e-mail last week on the March 3, 2009 Local Option Sales Tax vote for the City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County, Iowa...

On March 3rd many of our members will vote whether or not to approve a 1 cent local option tax. The link below is to the Linn County Auditor’s webpage which outlines the revenue purpose of each municipality that is eligible for the tax as well as the ballot language.

http://www.linncounty.org/content.asp?Page_Id=963&Dept_Id=6

Here is some general information about the election taken from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Sales tax election
■ Ballot question — Should your city (or county) of residence be authorized to collect a 1 percent localoption sales and services tax from April 1, 2009, until June 30, 2014? Each city and the county will say on the ballot how the tax revenue would be used.
■ Date of election — Tuesday, March 3
■ Polling place hours — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Where to vote — Go to your regular polling place.
Residents of Bertram, Central City, Coggon and Prairieburg will not vote because those cities already collect the local 1 percent sales tax.
■ Last day to register to vote — Feb. 20
■ To vote absentee — Go to the Auditor’s Office at Westdale Mall by March 2 or request an absentee ballot by mail before Feb. 27.
■ How it will work — Each city’s voters determine whether the tax will be collected in that city. The metro area does not vote as a bloc. If, for example, Cedar Rapids voters approve the tax and Marion voters reject it, the 1 percent tax will be collected in Cedar Rapids but not in Marion.
Or if voters in all the cities approve the tax and those in the unincorporated areas reject it, the county will not share in tax proceeds.
■ Questions? — Call the Linn County Auditor’s Office, (319) 892-5300.

January 21, 2009 - How can we be of service?

We have several houses available for rent in the greater Cedar Rapids area. Are you looking for a two-, three- or four-bedroom house to rent?

We will be conducting a city inspection today. Our community does require registration of rental properties and maintains an inspection process. An example of Cedar Rapids rental housing inspection overview is available online.

We will be resuming showing of 390 S 11 Street in Marion, after some kitchen updates have been completed, including a new dishwasher and counter tops.

If we can be of service to you or someone you know, please let us know at 319.365.6956. We hope you enjoy your day.

ttrco

January 20, 2009 - House for Rent in Marion, Iowa

Three bedroom split foyer at 390 S 11Th Street in Marion

*** Updates are currently being completed in the kitchen, including a new counter top and a dishwasher being added. We expect these improvements will be completed today, so we can resume showings soon.

Rent is now as low as $800.00 per month.

Looking for a nice 3 bedroom near Highway 100 and East Post Road... check out 390 S 11Th Street in Marion.

We also have a four bedroom executive rental for $1,650.00 and several two bedroom houses for $475.00 to $525.00 per month for rent.

ttrco

January 16, 2009 - Houses for Rent

Three bedroom split foyer at 390 S 11Th Street in Marion

*** Updates are currently being completed in the kitchen, including a new counter top and a dishwasher being added. We expect these improvements will be completed by January 20Th and we will resume showings of the property after completion.

Rent is now as low as $800.00 per month.

Looking for a nice 3 bedroom near Highway 100 and East Post Road... check out 390 S 11Th Street in Marion.

We also have a four bedroom executive rental for $1,650.00 and several two bedroom houses for $475.00 to $525.00 per month for rent.

ttrco