The Quiet Real Estate Gold Rush: Why Penn Staters Are Snapping Up These Hidden Gems
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in and around State College, you might’ve noticed a quiet trend. Certain properties —— are getting snapped up quickly. And the buyers? More often than not, they’re Penn State alumni and parents who know exactly what they’re looking for—quality of life! Is this not the greatest place to live, work and PLAY!
Revitalizing retail in the heart of Happy Valley
by Jodie Dello Stritto As the Retail and Commercial Business Advocate for the Downtown Improvement District, Kendra Kielbasa is building relationships with key stakeholders to help revitalize the retail scene in Downtown State College, aimed predominantly at filling empty retail space in the newer student housing high-rises. Along the way, she’s dispelling common misconceptions and […]
Find the approach to real estate that works for you
By Staff Writer Annette Yorks recently shared that her group is working as a boutique model and offered some insight into what this means for the customer experience. She also contrasted the approach with larger brokerages, which can offer different benefits. What you’ll get from a boutique brokerage vs. a larger brokerage Personalized service: Boutique […]
This charming village B&B could be your next Happy Valley home and business
Photo: Remax. This 1847-built, historic bed and breakfast could be your new calling. The downtown Boalsburg property boasts an expansive wrap-around porch, new patio with stone pizza oven and more than 4,000 finished square feet. There are five guest rooms, all with their own baths. A separate owner’s suite provides extra privacy. A carriage house […]
One of the oldest homes in Happy Valley could be yours
Photo: Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors This restored, early 19th-century home on 7.4 acres in Boalsburg is one of the oldest in Happy Valley (just check out the inscriptions on the barn’s stone walls that date back to 1809!). The home offers more than 6,000 square feet of space in an 1860s Renaissance Revival style. […]
Penn State’s new virus identification method works in mere minutes
By Timothy Kelly H5N2 viruses trapped on aligned carbon nanotubes. Photo: Penn State University. Identifying a new or emerging pathogen involves three tasks: collect a representative sample, analyze the sample and interpret the results. Using established methods, collecting a sample, isolating and concentrating a virus involves multiple steps, taking hours or days to complete. A […]
French Provincial architecture in downtown State College
By Staff Writer This prestigious and historic Norman farmhouse, with its French Provincial architecture, was brought to life by architects P .Boyd Kapp and Dean Kennedy in 1936. The home sits on 1.18 acres right in downtown State College, within walking distance of Penn State’s campus and all the dining and entertainment the city offers. […]
Private home on four acres is “an entertainer’s dream”
By Staff Writer Situated on a private and quiet cul-de-sac in Port Matilda, this one-of-a-kind, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath is an entertainer’s dream, boasting a multitude of amenities and four private acres. Brazilian cherry is found throughout the first-floor office and owners’ suite with California walk-in closets. The suite bathroom is a spa-like retreat with custom tile […]
Strong community and volunteer opportunities a “pretty big get” in retirement
By Cara Aungst This feature is part of a series about what makes Happy Valley such a popular destination for retirees. We interviewed individuals and couples about what drew them to the area and about the ways they contribute time, experience, leadership and business knowledge to the community. Hear how today’s retirees are bringing resources […]
