Why We Invested in Downtown State College
In downtown State College, the skyline is waking up. Among the cranes rising from the concrete, one stands for more than construction, it stands for momentum. The Nittany Residence Club, a nine-story condominium-hotel, has already sold over one-third of its 70 units—two years before opening. The question is: why so fast?
Downtown State College Real Estate Is the New Oceanfront
In State College, what you hear isn’t waves crashing, it’s the roar of over 108,000 fans at Beaver Stadium, the energy of nearly 50,000 returning students, and alumni who aren’t merely visiting, they’re investing. With cranes set to rise this October, more than one-third of the 70 units at the Nittany Residence Club are already under contract, clear evidence that the market is speaking. Real dollars are validating demand for downtown living.
Penn State Alumni Developers Lead Downtown State College’s Most Ambitious Real Estate Project
Downtown State College is transforming—and at the forefront is a visionary project shaped by those who know Happy Valley best: Penn State alumni.
Introducing The Nittany Residence Club, a luxurious nine-story condominium-hotel now rising at 321 West Beaver Avenue. Designed by Penn Staters, for Penn Staters, this development blends high-end living with deep community roots—and offers a glimpse of the next chapter for one of the most iconic college towns in America.
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 […]
