The Gazette Headline: Area Roadways still Challanging is the truth

The Snow Storm has dumped plenty of snow, roughly 12" and all area schools are closed for Wednesday, February 2Nd, Happy Groundhog's Day everyone ...

The Gazette headline suggests that "area roadways still challenging" which is absolutely true. Tried to park in our downtown parking lot, but both entrances/exits, which were plowed in. Last night, most major highways were unsafe to drive and many in the SE part of the State are still closed.

There was some thunder snow last night in Eastern Iowa, raising the snow totals in parts of rural Iowa. Last night, snow and blizzard conditions were leading to accidents and road closings.

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Our offices at 613 Second Avenue SE are currently today. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment.

Much of our staff opted to make it a Snow Day, due to the snow overnight, but we are currently open for business. We are going to avoid showing properties on Wednesday, due to some residential streets not being passable and many properties have far too much snow to get up to the door.

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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 ...

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Update on Housing, Licensing and Registration in the City of Cedar Rapids

We received notice from the City of Cedar Rapids that we have our License for the new Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code, which is requiring all owner / operator /landlord providers for rental housing in Cedar Rapids to obtain. Further, everyone needs to register or re-register all rental properties in the City by the end of the month. Registrations have been a requirement for some time, but the License with the City is new. Regardless, new paperwork is needed and the City's web site has the following message:

NEW LANDLORD LICENSE & REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
All Landlords must apply for a landlord license and re-register all of
their residential rental properties within the city limits by October
31st, 2010. All forms are found on this page. If you have any questions
feel free to give us a call at (319) 286-5197 or stop by our office.

We are working with our property owners to re-register all the properties we manage for various clients here in the City of Cedar Rapids. The process is pretty straight forward, but it does require time.

The Gazette had an article in the Thursday paper titled 'Few of C.R.'s landlords in compliance with new law.'

If you own rental property in the State of Iowa, you should likely check with the municipal authority to determine what your local licensing requirement are. The City of Marion has a different system, for example, than the City of Cedar Rapids.

In other business activity, meet with fellow Brokers with the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors this morning. Good meeting and everyone was reminded about Chapter 29 in Cedar Rapids.

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The City of Cedar Rapids City Council meeting for April 6, 2010

"The council now is discussing steering local-option sales tax money to
landlords. Flood Impacted Landlords have helped city staff develop the
guidelines," said Rick Smith of the Gazette, who is reporting with online Live
coverage of the Cedar Rapids City Council meeting.

LIVE COVERAGE: Cedar Rapids City Council, 4:30 p.m.
Posted on Apr 06, 2010 by Rick Smith.

Reporter Rick Smith is providing live coverage of today’s Cedar Rapids City Council meeting, which begins at 4:30 p.m. Among the agenda items:

• A discussion on what to do with the former Cedar Rapids Public Library building on First Street SE;


• Awarding a demolition contract for for the fire-damaged Sinclair site, formerly the Farmstead Foods meatpacking plant; and


• Having flood director Greg Eyerly report to the council rather than to city manager Jim Prosser.

Join the live coverage from The Gazette by following the link above, starting at 4:30 p.m.

In the coming weeks, the City Council will likely hear from City staff on proposed changes to Chapter 29 and Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code for the City of Cedar Rapids. These changes will impact property rights and costs associated with rental housing and affordable housing in the City of Cedar Rapids.

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Can we interest you in 3420 Falcon View Road SW for Rent?

We are advertising the following house on Craig's List and in The Gazette today.

We invite you to check out 3420 Falcon View Road SW in College Community for $1450.00 per month. It's a sharp house with first floor laundry room. Over 2,040 square feet of finished space. Call today to set up a showing. Robin Tucker at Tommy Tucker Realty Co. 365-6956.

Spring is approaching, enjoy 2009 in a new home. We also have a couple of 2 bedroom houses expected to be coming available in April 2009.

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Are you prepared for Winter Storms?

Today, is a good day to consider Winter Storm Preparedness:

The Red Cross recommends everyone prepare for severe weather conditions in the following ways: See Link.

A comment from Grant Wood American Red Cross today on twitter: gwredcross icy roads + no power = Shelter in your home! Find tips at grantwood-redcross.org

Update from KCRG on the Winter Storm Alert.

Update from the Gazette Online on the Winter Storm Alert.

Looking for a Rental House or House for Sale? Need new shelter as a house? If so, please contact Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

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From the Offices of Tommy Tucker Realty Co....

Today, we are currently advertising the following listing in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. For information on rentals, follow the link. We are currently talking with a variety of owners of houses that may be looking to list their property for rental.

Looking for something, give us a call to discuss your property needs?

Economic news in the Housing Market... Tommy Tucker Realty Co. are members of the National Association of Realtors.

Human interest story out of Oklahoma on coping with one of life's struggles.

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