Real or Personal Property . . .  Does It Belong to Me or You?  Erie/PA     Real or Personal Property...Does It Belong to Me or You? Erie/PA  The basketball hoop attached to garage was gift from my son's grandfather who is now deceased.  Can we take with us when we move? My wife's grandmother gave us her mother's prize rose bushes as a wedding present 15 years ago.  Can we dig them up before the closing?   The window treatments in master bedroom match our bedding and we plan to use them in our new home.   Who owns the attached shelving units that I paid for and installed?  Well, it depends . . . If you are tenant, the landlord owns the shelving units once they have been installed If you are business tenant who rented space for your business, the shelving units belong to you.  The shelv... 05/23/2013

Real Estate Lunch & Learn with Margaret Rome's Radio Show Real Estate Lunch & Learn with Margaret Rome's Radio Show  Sunday, May 19, 2013 Noon - 1:00 My Real Estate Pre-license class has been busy covering the mandatory topics in Real Estate Fundamentals, but on breaks they have many questions about how to get started as a Real Estate professional.  So we are planning a Real Estate Lunch & Learn with Margaret Rome's Radio Show.  Here are a few questions they have for Margaret.      What type of person does well in Real Estate? Do I need sales background? Where do I find buyers & sellers?  How tech-y do I need to be? Can I do Real Estate on part-time basis?   Please call in if you would like to be part of our discussion with Margaret Rome. The call in number is 410-922-6680.             ... 05/18/2013

Real Estate Class Takes Field Trip to Margaret Rome's Radio Show May 19, 2013 @ Noon/Sunday                            Erie, PA Real Estate Fundamentals class will take field trip to Margaret Rome's Radio Show on Sunday, May 19 to learn the in's & out's of being successful in Real Estate today. Fundamentals Real Estate class is a comprehensive overview of the technical and legal aspects of real estate. Topics covered include rights and interest in land, how ownership is held, transfer of rights and interests, contract law, mortgages, fair housing laws and state licensing laws.  Yes, we have been busy covering all these topics in 30 hour Fundamentals class.  One might say it's a bit dry, but mandatory so we can satisfy requirements of PA Real Estate Commission. On breaks the students hav... 05/16/2013

Erie, PA Real Estate Class Begins May 11, 2013   Real Estate Fundamentals offers comprehensive overview of the technical and legal aspects of Real Estate.  The course includes:  Rights and interests in land How ownership is held Transfer of rights and interests Contract law Mortgages Fair housing laws Pennsylvania licensing laws Erie, PA Real Estate Pre-license Class:  Fundamentals May 11, 12, 18, 19 Location:  3036 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505    Alan Kells School of Real Estate  Mary Yonkers, instructor     Erie, PA Real Estate Pre-license Class:  Fundamentals $178   Erie, PA Real Estate Class Begins May 11, 2013 05/07/2013

  Tickle My Fancy with Spring Beauty Tickle My Fancy with Spring Beauty One lone tulip is all I need to tickle my fancy after long, long, never ending winter and elusive spring.  Enjoy the beauty of my one and only tulip.  Finally the weather has improved in the northeast and I am dutifully watching for the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to arrive at my feeders. Just a few minutes ago I saw the female turkey for third day in a row.    Tickle My Fancy with Spring Beauty   05/01/2013

Who Is More Important?  Air Travelers or Children?  Per Congress . . .      Who Is More Important?  Air Travelers or Children?  Per Congress and sequestration funding cuts Erie County, PA Health Department can no longer manage lead poisoning cases.  The CDC (US Center for Disease Control & Prevention) has had major funding cuts due to sequestration.  Erie County, PA Health Dept. receives money from the CDC for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.  Children six and younger are particularly susceptible to to lead poisoning caused by ingesting lead-based paint chips or inhaling lead-based paint dust. Learning disabilities Developmental delays Reduced Height Poor hearing Damage to vital organs  Convulsion Death    Learn more at EPA site about effects of lead poisoning. Lead-base... 04/30/2013

Meet a Few Fair Weather Friends Meet a Few Fair Weather Friends Unfortunately these are a few of my 'fair weather' friends. (Turtle, frogs, dragonfly and butterfly)  They only come to visit and decorate my gardens during the warmer months.  You could say that's rather 'cold-blooded' and yes, you would be accurate.  No matter what they are in the animal kingdom I am glad to see them again.     Happy Spring! Meet a Few Fair Weather Friends     04/28/2013

  Hop on for Ride of Your Life ~ Roller Coaster Weather  55---85---70---50---46---43---54---34---38---cool---warm---hot---warm---cool---cold---freezing---cloudyy---sunny---cloudy---dark---ominous----windy---blustry---SNOW----SNOW---SNOW----SUN   Hop on for Ride of Your Life ~ Roller Coaster Weather    Is it really spring?  Feela more like November.  I just could not believe waking up to snow on the ground this morning.  By ten o'clock the snow had melted and the flowers waved,  "We will survive." Forget spring I am waiting for summer. UPDATE 4-21-13  Morning temperature: 28 and sunny, no wind.  Afternoon temp: 39 and still sunny  ~  that's progress.   04/20/2013

Egg-Drop Tragedy Tragedy at base of massive oak tree amongst the beauty of spring daffodils ended the life of a baby robin even before it began.  Between the rain, snow and wind I ventured out to see how my daffodils were surviving a late winter storm only to discover a robin's egg that had fallen out of the nest above. Egg-Drop Tragedy   Of course I had to run inside to grab my camera.  Now I wonder what caused the egg to fall out of the nest.  Any ideas?     04/20/2013

The Hunt Is on:  I Hear Him, but I Can't Find Him For several days I have heard the loud flicker-like cuk, cuk, cuk, cuk, rising & falling in volume and pitch in the woods near my house.  Camera and binoculars in hand but I can't find the PILEATED WOODPECKER.  My trusted bird books tell me that the Pileated Woodpecker is rather shy and not easily spotted, but I am determined.  I know where he has been as he drills large rectangular holes instead of round holes like the smaller woodpeckers. So I had to resort to iClipArt for this image.   The Hunt Is on: I Hear Him, but I Can't Find Him    If you are looking for a Real Estate class in Erie, PA look no farther.  Alan Kells has pre-license classes scheduled in Erie, PA.  Online classes, too.   04/18/2013

Afternoon Visitor Look who walked past my kitchen window looking for a handout. Perhaps Mrs. Turkey will decidethe grub is pretty good and build her nest nearby. Other years we have had as many as three hens andthirteen chicks visit our backyard.So entertaining. I will keep my camera handy for future photo opps.   Afternoon Visitor   04/16/2013

Wander Dust vs Home Sweet Home As many of you know I love to travel, but I will always say, 'Home Sweet Home.'     Nothing beats seeing 'Pennsylvania Welcomes You' even if the weather is cold & rainy.  Yes, it was 85 degrees yesterday in South Carolina and 45 degrees when we arrived at the PA border and down to 42 by the time we drove up to Lake Erie.  Brr!   Time to lite a fire in fireplace. Enjoy! Posts about trip to TJ's graduation from Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina: TJ's Graduation from Marine Boot Camp Tickle Me ~ Spring (West Virginia) Who Makes Marines? Cheeep Home (Rest stop along way)       04/13/2013

 Tickle my Fancy ~ Happy Saturday       So anxious for spring that I will stop in my tracks to take photos of spring flowers.  Found these tulips this morning as we walked out of motel on mountain top in West Virginia. Just what I needed to Tickle my Fancy ~ Happy Saturday. 04/13/2013

Friday Humor: Used House CHEEEP! Wonder who owns this beautiful, warm, dry domicle.  Obviously last year's occupants have abandoned the property.  Maybe 'adverse possesion' time frame applies at this rest stop along highway.  (While sitting at picnic table somewhere in NC the kids spotted the nest above us.) Any guesses who the lawful owner might be?   Do you think they will be back this year? Friday Humor: Used House CHEEP!   (Posted with iPad. So much easier to control format with my laptop.) 04/12/2013

Are You Ready for Spring?     Are you really, really ready for spring? Spring has been somewhat elusive in most of the country.   Here is sight to raise your spirits.  Yes, spring is coming to your area and mine.  However, I found these in North Carolina not Erie, PA.   (Here is another attempt to learn how to post with iPad.)   Are You Ready for Spring? 04/10/2013

'We Make Marines' Congrats TJ White   Congratulations TJ White, PFC US Marine Corps.  We are so proud of you & can't wait to see you tomorrow for Family Day.  Driving 800+ miles to Parris Island, SC with your brothers,  Hunter, 11, and Jacob, 6, was quite a trip. Can't remember how many times Jacob asked, "Are we there yet?" 'We Make Marines' Congrats TJ White   (I wrote this post using iPad and I am not happy with the format.  Any suggestions?) 04/10/2013

Is the Weatherman Just Teasing US?     One warm day, two cold days.  One sunny day, two or three cloudy days.  And today it is sunny but COLD.  What's with the weatherman's forecast this year?  However, I found several crocuses that snuck up over night.                                                                   Enjoy.           Erie/PA 2012-2013 snowfall = 104.6 inches         Is the Weatherman Just Teasing US? 04/04/2013

Does Your Business Plan Include Social Media?   Don't tell me you think Social Media is a BIG waste of time.  Social Media is just silly pictures, dumb jokes and people posting their boring, daily habits i.e. 'I'm tired. I am going to bed now.' . . . 'Another terrible day at work.'                                                                   Or maybe you feel Social Media is just another crazy fad.  'This too shall pass.' Now let's get to what you really feel about Social Media . . . Let's be honest .  . .                                 Are YOU more than just a little un-sure of technology?                                                                               . . .  Are you shy?  . . . . Maybe even a little anti-SOCIAL?  Okay, now that we are getting down to the nitty-gitt... 04/04/2013

Erie/PA Real Estate Classes 2013 Pennsylvania Real Estate License Requirements 18 years old 30 hours Fundamentals class 30 hour Practice class Pass PA exam Criminal background check   Alan Kells School of Real Estate Classes 1-412-967-0240 EBCO Park 2820 West 21st Street Erie, PA 16506     Classes offered every month in Erie, PA.  It does not matter which class you take first. Check your schedule and register now to reserve front row seat in upcoming class.     04/02/2013

Out on a Limb    I am speechless just watching Skywalker Tree Service cut down two trees in front of my house.  All day I have heard the noise of saws and chipper instead of the birds visiting the feeders outside my kitchen window.  Periodically I venture outside to check on the progress then hurry back in to play in the Rain (ActiveRain).   That is one big tree. Out on a Limb   Skywalker Tree Service 1-814-434-3233 03/30/2013