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509 Market Street - Milesburg, PA

509 Market Street - Milesburg, PA

Bright, clean, updated ranch on a large corner lot with a detached two-car garage, deck, and enough yard to enjoy! Living room with hardwood floors, tiled mudroom & kitchen, crown molding, and a beautiful brick fireplace are just some of the highlights of this super cute “just the right size” home. Small addition includes a laundry room, half bath, and mudroom to make sure you have everything you need. Full unfinished basement for storage or a wealth of other possibilities. The work has already been done for you; this home is move-in ready & priced to sell! Come check out this fantastic opportunity to owner a great starter or investment home with easy access to major highways; just minutes from historic Bellefonte, State College, and Penn State. Call us for more details at 814-238-8080 or email ...

405 Timberton Circle - Bellefonte, PA

405 Timberton Circle - Bellefonte, PA

Check out this very special, custom built home located in Timberton Estates within the State College Area School District. Conveniently located just minutes from the football stadium, campus, downtown, Wegmans, the airport, 1-99 & 322. This home's unique features include 10' ceilings, hardwood floors throughout the common areas, first floor master suite, stainless steel appliances including five burner gas range with hood, granite counter tops, huge island with seating, gas fireplace, remarkable outdoor living with deck, paver patio and fire pit all with an unparalleled view of the Bald Eagle Ridge. The finished walkout lower level includes another bedroom, study, expansive rec room with a two level granite bar as well as built-in refrigerator and tap system. Really a must see! Call us for more details at 814-238-8080 or email...

Answers Ease Anxiety

Answers ease anxiety. Unprecedented and a bit unnerving is a fitting description for these times. Our primary goal, united as a business and individually as community members, is to to our part in limiting the damage this virus has done or is still capable of doing. We know that real estate is important and we know too that many people are caught in the 'in-between' stages during this Stay at Home Order. Though we don't have all the answers, we have some of the answers and good guidance to offer you. If nothing else, we can listen to you, understand your situation, and help you evaluate what is your next move (and when it's best to act on it). We're here for you...as we've been since 1933. Stay healthy Centre County. 814-238-8080 or [email protected] or submit the form below and we'll be in touch. 

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54 Buffalo Lane - Port Matilda, PA

54 Buffalo Lane - Port Matilda, PA

Inviting and well kept home in Stormstown! Wonderful country setting with large manicured fenced yard. Privacy all around with scenic views. Sunsetter awning to keep you cool on the deck in summer and a Quadra fire pellet stove to keep you warm in the winter. Well appointed interior features a cathedral ceiling in living room, quartz kitchen counter top, master suite with walk-in closet and a stunning rec room with oak trim and tile flooring. Oversize 2 bay garage and large shed with overhead door for additional storage. Call us for more details at 814-238-8080 or email [email protected].

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251 Montauk Circle - Port Matilda, PA

251 Montauk Circle - Port Matilda, PA

This stunning, all-brick, Bosak custom built contemporary ranch home has wide open rooms, chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, and large 3-season porch that flow together to accommodate any celebration. The kitchen includes a Viking range, warming drawer, sub-zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and chef’s pantry. Expansive great room with skylights, beautiful built-ins and wood burning PA blue stone fireplace. Huge master with sitting area, 2 cedar lined walk in closets, large master bath with heated floor and separate vanities. Laundry room off master. 2 bedrooms with ensuites and potential for 4th bedroom. Expansive finished basement with workout room, sauna and wine cellar. Other features include central vac system, heated 3 car garage with work bench and stairs to basement, new Trane heat pump (3 zone control), double insulation...

116 Big Oak Lane - Spring Mills, PA

116 Big Oak Lane - Spring Mills, PA

Penns Valley country charm and serenity! This great home offers an open floor plan, ample closet space, many updates and a fresh coat of paint. If you are searching for privacy while still being just a short drive to State College/Penn State and close to local schools, this home situated on 1.27 acres will not disappoint. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage all surrounded by a peaceful setting. Enjoy the views and rolling hills from the covered front porch This home also offers an economically efficient coal stove in the first floor family room. If you are looking for room to grow, the lower level offers ample storage space along with a 23x12 for an additional family/rec room. Don't miss out on this spectacular home! Call KBB at 814-238-8080 for more details or email [email protected].

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Weekend Getaways: Allegheny National Forest and beyond

Just over two hours from State College and Penn State University is the Allegheny National Forest, an outdoor lover's paradise. 

Covering approximately 517,000 square acres, the forest lies in the heart of Pennsylvania’s oil and gas region and is the only National Forest located within the state.

Early settlers cleared the land for agriculture, but the lumber industry soon followed. Deforestation caused wildfires and floods, and by 1900 most wildlife was eliminated due to overhunting.

The Forest Service began managing the land that is now the Allegheny National Forest in 1923, and things began to change for the better.

Today, forests have regrown and animal populations have rebounded. The forest — which includes the Allegheny Reservoir — is...

201 Hawknest Road - State College, PA

201 Hawknest Road - State College, PA

Step inside the home you've always wanted. Built in 2015, this home offers a sleek, pristine modern feel with a tasteful decorator color palette. First floor elegantly appointed with hardwood floors throughout. Outstanding floor plan offers first floor office with built in desks, spacious family room for entertaining, handy second floor laundry and expansive master suite. Gorgeous stamped concrete patio highlights the rear yard. This lovely 2 story home is conveniently located close to shopping, parks, schools and more! Contact us for more info today! Call KBB at 814-238-8080 or email [email protected].

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1208 Westerly Parkway - State College, PA

1208 Westerly Parkway - State College, PA

Check out this fabulous, creatively designed Harlan Wall townhome! Creating a blend of privacy, tranquility, efficiency and style, and still within proximity to PSU and amenities, this clever home features wood floors and brick accent wall in the living and dining room and an electric fireplace, maple kitchen with tile counter and stainless appliances. Upstairs, enjoy a master bedroom with a walk in closet and a balcony, two bedrooms with large windows overlooking wooded space, and a circular staircase to an open vaulted ceiling third floor loft that could be a great fourth bedroom or an office. The lower level offers a very nice rec room and laundry area. Retreat through the dining room sliding door and retire to an exceptional private slate back patio, great for entertaining. A home for many occasions, check this one out today! Call KBB...

Local Business Highlight: Sheetz

If you’re from the Mid-Atlantic region, it’s likely you’ve heard of Sheetz — the one-stop convenience store offering gas, made-to-order food, snacks and more.

With competitive pay and a hire-from-within strategy, this family-owned chain of gas stations is highly-ranked by customers and employees alike.

If you’re looking for a new job — or even a career — you may want to take a close look. The company aims to work directly with employees to develop skills that lead to a successful career within the company. In fact, over 90 percent of store managers have been hired from within.

Conveniently headquartered in nearby Altoona (about 45 minutes from State College), there are over 600 stores in six states across the U.S. 
In State College alone there are six Sheetz locations,...