penn state: How's the Market? | Central PA Real Estate Market Report | You Are Home - January 2012 Episode - 01/30/12 06:34 AM
How's the Market? | Central PA Real Estate Market Report | You Are Home - January 2012 Episode
Season 2 of Tuesday Tour has become "You Are Home". Enjoy episode 6 that is a detailed report of the State College, PA market. Be sure to watch in 720p HD and full screen.

Hi. I'm Nyssa Smith. Welcome to today's edition of: "You Are Home". Thank you for joining us. I'm here in Central Pennsylvania and today my focus is on how healthy the housing market is in State College. Actually, the entire area surrounding Penn State which is Centre County.
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penn state: Tuesday Tour - 2367 Jalice Circle, State College, PA | Home for Sale - 10/12/10 04:55 PM
Tuesday Tour - 2367 Jalice Circle, State College, PA | Home for Sale
Nyssa Smith & Co. brings you a great new listing today on Tuesday Tour! Check out 2367 Jalice Circle listed for $169,900. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, just minutes to Penn State. For more info after watching the video, click here.
It's still a great time to buy! Who do you know who is thinking about buying in the next 3-6 months or even as long as a year that could benefit from this information? Please email me. Click here for some valuable resources: "Homebuyers Frequently Asked Questions": and video: "When … (5 comments)

penn state: Nyssa Smith and Paul Berkobin Teach Homebuyer Class, Central PA - 04/27/10 10:37 PM
Nyssa Smith and Paul Berkobin Teach Homebuyer Class, Central PA
As a community service in the State College, PA area, Nyssa Smith, real estate professional, and Paul Berkobin, mortgage professional, team up to reach out and teach a homebuyer class.  The homebuyer tax credit might be coming to an end, but the market in Central Pennsylania still remains strong!  Interest rates are still low and home prices are still affordable!  It's still a great time to buy!  Who do you know who is thinking about buying in the next 6 months to a year that could benefit from this information?  Please contact: nyssasmith@aol.com.

Kandi, who attended the seminar, … (0 comments)

penn state: Nyssa Smith Promo Video, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate - 04/04/10 09:57 AM
Nyssa Smith Promo Video, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate

Nyssa Smith, State College, PA real estate agent, has been passionate about helping people buy and sell real estate for 14 years. She uses her positive personality and integrates technology skillfully to make your dreams come true! Follow Nyssa Smith today on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!
State College, PA Real Estate - Guide to Living in Happy Valley
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penn state: Help! I Have a Buyer Looking, But the Home of Their Dreams is Not on the Market Right Now, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate - 03/10/10 11:45 PM
Help! I Have a Buyer Looking, But the Home of Their Dreams is Not on the Market Right Now, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate
I need your help! I have a qualified buyer looking to purchase a home right now. But the home of their dreams is not on the market right now. They want a home in the Bellefonte Area School District, on a few acres, a little privacy, would be great if it was a log home, but would be willing to consider some other types of houses for the right location, and a stream nearby would … (13 comments)

penn state: Penn State Sets New Record This Weekend! No, Not Football, But Helping Kids With Cancer! THON 2010! - 02/21/10 08:11 AM
Penn State Sets New Record This Weekend! No, Not Football, But Helping Kids With Cancer! THON 2010!
Congratulations go out to Penn State students this weekend!  Not only did Penn State's Dance Marathon (THON 2010) reach number 1 trending topic on twitter today, these students raised $7,838,054.36 this weekend!!  A new record!  Congratulations!  You guys danced your (let's say feet here).  You danced your feet off!  =)  Congratulations!  www.thon.org  Helping kids with cancer!  I'm proud to be part of this great community and to share such great news!
Your State College and Penn State Real Estate Connection,
~Nyssa
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penn state: Home Buyers' Frequently Asked Questions, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate - 01/31/10 07:06 AM
Home Buyers' Frequently Asked Questions, State College and Bellefonte, PA Real Estate
Many buyers do not fully understand the home buying process and what role a real estate agent plays. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions that buyers ask or don't fully understand.
What does it cost as a buyer to use an agent?  The compensation that a Buyers Agent receives typically comes from the seller's proceeds. In other words, there is typically no cost for a buyer to use a Buyers Agent in a traditional agent/buyer relationship. In a Buyer Agency agreement, there may be some … (4 comments)

penn state: Is Nyssa really your name? Or is that short for something? I knew you were dying to ask! - 01/31/10 04:21 AM
Is Nyssa really your name?  Or is that short for something? I knew you were dying to ask!
Yes. Nyssa is really my name!  No. It is not short for something else.  And no, I am not named after Nyssa from Doctor Who.
So then, how did I get my name?  And how is it pronounced?  Nyssa (pronounced like Lisa) is a name of Greek origin, meaning beginning.  My mom read it in a book when she was pregnant with me and liked it.  So that's how I got the name.  We never knew the real meaning or the origin of the name until many … (14 comments)

penn state: Nyssa Smith and Paul Berkobin Teach First Time Homebuyer Class, Central PA - 01/27/10 09:08 PM
Nyssa Smith and Paul Berkobin Teach First Time Homebuyer Class, Central PA
As a community service in the State College, PA area, Nyssa Smith and Paul Berkobin team up to reach out and teach a first time homebuyer class.  With the $8,000 tax credit, low interest rates, and low home prices, it's a triple win!  Now is the time to buy a home!  Who do you know who is renting or is still living with their parents who could benefit from this information?  Please contact: nyssasmith@aol.com.

James, who attended the seminar, said: "I really enjoyed the seminar!! You and Paul … (5 comments)

penn state: Everything you've ever dreamed of...Home for sale, State College, PA $899,900 - 08/09/09 09:55 AM
Everything you've ever dreamed of...Home for sale, State College, PA $899,900
Stunning, custom-designed private estate situated on 6.33 acres (open and wooded) in Central PA boasts 8,077 square feet of luxury and elegance.  Entertain on the 54' veranda overlooking a regal courtyard w/gazebo and spectacular fountain.  Features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, geothermal heating system, Italian marble, limestone tile and hardwood floors, one-year home warranty.

Stunning home with hits of Greek and Roman influence situated on one of the most prestigious and serene properties in central Pennsylvania.  Located in the State College area of Centre County in the state of PA, the … (10 comments)

penn state: In town, yet tucked away! Enjoy your privacy! Home for sale in State College, PA - 08/09/09 06:56 AM
In town yet tucked away! Enjoy your privacy! Home for sale in State College, PA
Do you enjoy nature, and yet love being in town close to everything?  Well then 240 Oakwood Drive, State College, PA is the home for you!  Not only does nature abound on this .87 acre lot, but you'll also love entertaining your friends and family in this spacious home of 4,062 s.f.  This amazing 2-Story home with a Contemporary flair boasts 9' ceilings throughout the main floor, an open floor plan, 2-story foyer, main floor master, main floor laundry, 2 fireplaces, second floor Great Room w/stone … (1 comments)

penn state: Continuing Brad's note...A Social Networking Love Affair - 07/13/09 12:37 PM
Continuing Brad's note...A Social Networking Love Affair

Here's the magic of this Love Affair between facebook, Twitter and ActiveRain.
One evening, I'm on facebook and Up pops the chat window.  Friend "A" says hello and proceeds to ask me if they can ask me a question.  I answer back kindly and tell them I am happy to answer their questions.  Friend "A" asks me if I am aware of a good website to find out about schools in "potential new area".  Of course my reticular activator is immediately heightened (why would they be asking about schools in a new area … (49 comments)

penn state: Sunny and 78 in State College, PA today! What are your plans? Arts Fest? Baseball? Fireworks? Picnic? Boating? Please share with me here! - 07/12/09 04:01 AM
Sunny and 78 in State College, PA today!  What are your plans?  Arts Fest?  Baseball?  Fireworks?  Picnic?  Boating?  Please share with me here!
What a beautiful day today!  Today is the last day of Arts Fest.  What are your plans?  I would love to hear them?  The weather in State College is expected to be 78 today!  And sunny!  What a spectacular day this will be!  Click here for the list of activities for the last day of Arts Fest.
Or take in a baseball game at 6:05 this evening!  State College Spikes play at home today!  With fireworks, too!  What a way … (3 comments)

penn state: Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA - 07/05/09 04:37 AM

Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA
October 23, 2008
Dear Nyssa,
We wanted to take a moment to express how grateful we were to have met with you. Your professional, sincere and friendly demeanor put us both immediately at ease and added greatly to our “State College experience”. It was very clear that you knew and understood the market in your area and very important to us, you completely understood what our wants and needs were and then proceeded to show us properties exactly suited to what we had discussed.
We thank you for all your … (0 comments)

penn state: Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA - 07/05/09 04:18 AM

Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA
We highly recommend Nyssa Smith's services to anyone looking for a house. Here's how she found the property for us.
We met in July 2007 and discussed with her our plans to buy a house in State College. From this moment onwards everything went very smoothly. Nyssa showed us some houses to get an idea of the kind of house we like. This was great. We then went back to our home country, the Netherlands. Nyssa kept an eye out for a property that fit us. The house that we … (0 comments)

penn state: Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA - 07/04/09 12:54 PM
Testimonial for Nyssa Smith, Real Estate Consultant, State College, PA
 
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penn state: Multiple offers today! Really? How is that possible? - 04/30/09 04:25 PM
Multiple offers today! Really? How is that possible?
Boy, I was silent today.  I didn't mean to be.  I really want to be a daily blogger.  At least I think so.  I am kind of feeling like that's my voice.  It's still early to tell.  But I was getting comfortable writing at least one blog per day.  O that kind of sounded like "saving the world one. blog. post. at. a. time."  Anyway, no hero complex here!  I don't know why it sounded like that to me.  LOL!  I had a long day.  Can you tell?  I'm goofy!
Here in State … (11 comments)

penn state: Matt and Julie need your help! Lovely Millheim, PA home for sale - 04/29/09 01:34 AM
Matt and Julie need your help! Lovely Millheim, PA home for sale just $152,900!
Matt and Julie moved to State College, PA May of 2006.  They were first-time home buyers and found a great house in Millheim. So cute and well maintained. They fell in love with it's charm!  And it was in their price range.  It was out of town a little bit, but they didn't mind the drive to work.  So they proceeded to buy and have loved living there.
During their home ownership in just two short years, they remodeled the kitchen.  Unfortunately, Matt had a job change … (11 comments)

penn state: Awesome Bellefonte, PA home for sale w/guest suite just minutes to Penn State - 04/27/09 05:41 AM
Awesome Bellefonte, PA home for sale w/guest suite just minutes to Penn State
Check out 109 Willow Bend Drive.  This home is located between State College and Bellefonte in the Willowbend neighborhood.  Situated on just over an acre, this two-story home is so pleasing to the eye!  Beautiful landscaping, wonderful mountain views!  Inside the home you will find a two-story foyer, hardwood floors, spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar and is open to the family room.  Sliders off breakfast nook to deck out the back of the house.  Second floor laundry, large master bedroom w/walk-in-closet and private master bath.  Lower level guest suite … (1 comments)

penn state: Sunny and 77 in State College, PA! - 04/26/09 03:12 AM
Well, it's a beautiful day here in Central PA!  Blue skies and sunny!  High is supposed to be 86 today!  Woohoo!  I'll be at an open house in OpeQuon Hill from 1:00-3:00.  I bet lots of buyers will turn out!  And then showing some new buyers one of my listings after the open house!  Awesome day!  Down market?  Huh?  Centre County is a great place to be!  Sure, we feel the effects.  But not like many other areas in the country.  That's actually how it got it's nickname Happy Valley!  It was given that nickname in the Great Depression because State … (0 comments)