The Rutter team does a great job at making the home buying experience as easy as possible. They…read moremade my process stress free and exciting rather than stressful. Would recommend them to anyone!

Jacki & Brian Rutter helped me achieve one of my life's biggest dreams -- becoming a homeowner!…read moreThey made the whole process so pleasant and easy to understand. They recommended a great local lender for me to get pre-approved, Jeff Shoemaker at Citizens Bank. Brian or Jacki were always able to make sure that one of them would have the time to show me a new home once it hit the market and was in my price range and ideal location! Because of their diligence, I was able to submit an offer on my beautiful new home the same day we had a showing! & Thanks to their suggestions, we had the contract accepted the same day, and had a smooth experience overall. I got to move into my home a little over a month later, and now I have been a happy homeowner for the last 6 months! I can't say enough for how well the Rutter Team handled my many, many requests and for how valued they made me feel throughout the process! Their diligence and professionalism are second to none, and their knowledge of the area was so incredibly helpful. I would recommend the Rutter Home Sales Team 1,000x over! Thank you so much, Jacki & Brian!!

I have lived in Lion's Gate for two years as a graduate student at Penn State. It was kind of a…read morefluke that I ended up here, but my experiences at this complex have been great! My one bedroom apartment is the perfect size for me- enough space to have friends over for events, but not excessive. The complex itself has plenty of parking for residents and visitors alike. I've rarely had any maintenance issues, and when I do, they are amazingly prompt (even for minor things like a clogged drain)! It's generally quiet and peaceful here on the weekends, but when I've had parties I've never had any complaints. A grocery store and a variety of restaurants are within walking distance, as well as a convenient bus stop. My only complaint is in regards to television and internet. The Windstream company has a kind of monopoly on the complex and I think it's a little over-priced for basic Internet. Also, Lion's Gate advertises "free cable"- however it's only basic channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX). Technically it is television through a cable since everything is digital now, but I was expecting a little bit more. At least it's free though! This is my first experience as a college student living off campus and it's been great- I'm pretty sure I've been spoiled with such a positive experience.

I lived here during my studies at Penn State. I didn't search for many places while I was out…read morethere, but I came across the Lions Gate Apts online and booked it. Without visiting it first, the website and photos are accurate, and there were no surprises while I was there. The property is on the quiet - average size. Again, I lived in a building where parties didn't happen to often, and of course if they did, you heard everything. I had a 2 bedroom apartment: huge living room, dining room, SMALL kitchen, nice size bedrooms and bathrooms. The smaller bedroom had a tiny closet, whereas the master bedroom had a walk-in closet that was spacious. Parking was never an issue. No assigned parking spots (but this was a few years ago). Laundry facility on site - not in every building. I think the ratio is 1:3 buildings. Again, never went and had to wait. Quarter operated. Small (and old) laundry machines. Never had an issue with clothes "magically" walking away. If anything, most college kids left their laundry in the machines! Also, this place is not filled with college kids. There are families that live here too. The property is well lit at night, and I never felt that my safety was an issue. If you have large packages mailed to your apartment, they will be delivered to the main office. You do not need to work about packages sitting out by your door or underneath the mail boxes. There are two bus stops at the location. One is closer to some buildings than the other, but they take you to the same space. It was "R" bus line. I found it quicker to take this bus in the morning to get to class vs. driving to the stadium, picking up the bus, and taking it to class. If you are attending PSU and plan on being their for more than 1 year (ex: 2 year graduate school), do your first lease for a full year, unfurnished and the 2nd year for a 9 1/2 month lease for your last year of school. It is cheaper to have a full year and pay for a full year, even with being gone during the summer, than moving out and moving everything back in. Why go through the hassle? It costs you more to move out and back. CONS: The wooden floors are sooooo thin that you can carry on a conversation with your neighbor downstairs or yell at each other because clearly you are disturbing them being above them. I hated this with a passion. I couldn't even hum without hearing them bagging on my floor. If I wore heels and walked across the floor, it was disturbing them. This was the biggest negative to this place. The walls are not any better.

Just got done living here for 10 months, and the experience was not what I expected. Me and my…read moreparents got here to move in and absolutely nothing was cleaned by the owners in advance, we had to clean every room despite no one having lived there besides one roommate who got there before me. In no way had we indicated before we arrived that we were moving in early to move in our possessions or anything. I signed up for a normal move in date like everyone else. Also, not only did my bedroom and the kitchen have ants that were somehow not previously taken care of, but the thermostat actually had no effect on my bedroom at all, and I had to buy a fan for it in the early fall like I was still living in an unrenovated campus dorm with no AC. My roommates and my neighbors in identical units complained to me about this. Also the ants were written off by management as just being a State College thing, even though I've lived in State College for two years previous and never seen that, and despite the fact that there were no traps previously laid and the one treatment they gave my bedroom for ants completely solved the problem. Seemed like something that could've been done before move in, especially since they then had pest control do a property wide inspection in December. And one final thing about my bedroom, the wall between me and the adjacent bedroom was definitely super thin. I could literally hear every sound my roommate made, no exaggeration, which prevented me from sleeping many times. I went so far as to purchase ear plugs for this issue. There was a sizable space under the door that I thought was causing the issue, which would also be just as annoying, but I tried multiple times to put clothing and towels under it to muffle the sound and there was no difference in volume. With all the problems I had in my bedroom and the poor state of my unit when I arrived, I was already disappointed, but there was still more. Drawers in the kitchen scraped against the walls whenever I opened them, and the stove smoked every time I used it. I got maintenance to come by and replace every stove coil and they still emitted smoke. As for the problems with maintenance, the guy who came by was always nice, but I was rarely given any notice regarding when he'd be coming. I once came downstairs from my bedroom and he was literally just inside my home, working on something I'd asked about days before but received no communications about. In a survey following a maintenance request, I even asked to be given more notice on when someone would come by, but that never happened. Another thing, and perhaps the most annoying, is that they advertise themselves as a property that does Roommate Matching via a survey everyone takes to decide which tenants would be compatible with each other. Now I understand that in their lease they say that they aren't responsible for who you end up with, but why would you advertise something about yourself if you aren't able to follow through with it consistently? This is one of the things I chose this apartment for, and they couldn't come through for me. Another reason I bring this up is because my roommates were wildly incompatible to me. Of course my roommates could've exaggerated or lied on their surveys, but in that case I would just avoid Blue Course if roommate matching is what you're looking for, since their process for it certainly is not at all foolproof. To sum everything up, the apartment itself is just okay, but the experience was just awful. Management was nice enough most times, but the problems lie mostly in what you have to deal with in your own home, and that's the worst part and not something one should have to deal with while being stressed out enough about school. There are other options for off campus housing, and with the way this property keeps increasing their rent price while still having their utilities not included, I know for a fact (because I've seen it) that there are plenty of options downtown or closer to campus where you'll get more bang for your buck, or even for less.

They do not care about you or you as a person. They will only go for your money. During this covid…read morepandemic, they would not budge and forced me and my flatmates to pay rent even though we had not even gotten a key to the apartment. The property manager is ruthless as well. Would not recommend for the price as well. Hopefully this helps whoever steer clear of a property who does not care about its tenants.

Without question, the BEST electrician in the area. A couple of months ago, I needed an…read moreelectrician ASAP and I wasn't at all familiar with any in the area. I called a few and they told me they couldn't come for at least a couple weeks. I then called Heritage and they were at my place in less than an hour. They quickly fixed the light switch/wiring issue and their repair cost was very fair. I GREATLY recommend Heritage Electric as they are the best you will find in Centre County.

Family company and these guys have been around a long time. 50+ years experience by the owner alone…read more(who is a Navy Veteran BTW). Both sons have nearly 30+ years personal as well. They've done work with Penn State University, Centre Hall Grange Fair Grounds along with many many others in the Centre and Surrounding Counties. You can tell how good someone is if they're busy, and these folks are CRAZY BUSY, although they are very accommodating and do superior work for a reasonable price, and can obviously provide hundreds of references. If you need professional electrical work done, these are the "Go to Guys" you should reach out to first! You won't be disappointed!

They installed my wood pellet stove a few years ago and their techs provide annual maintenance…read moreservice. They sell quality merchandise and their techs are skilled and courteous. They are not cheap but high quality.

I'm giving this business one star only because there are some lovely products but the service is…read moreatrocious. My husband stopped by to ask some questions (and likely make a purchase!) and was treated as a major inconvenience. The questions he had weren't rocket science, but he was treated as if he had asked the salesperson to personally drive over to look at our fireplace and offer hours of advice. My husband was even willing to take a look at new fireplaces, but that was also apparently asking for too much effort. When you rely on customers (as businesses do, I hear), it's generally good practice to make *some* effort. Absolutely unimpressed.

Round Top View Builders, Aaronsburg, did an awesome job on my stairs and walk. Very professional,…read more arrived when expected and got the job done. Thank You.

Be careful in dealing with this business! We ordered a bed,…read morechairs, and bookshelves. We told two salespeople that we needed to have the delivery men move the old bed from downstairs to upstairs. When the delivery men arrived they refused to move the bed because there was nothing in their notes about moving a bed. The salespeople never bothered to write it down! So the delivery guys said it would be $60, then $30, then $80 to move the bed. As they were leaving, one of the delivery men said, "If your dog comes near me and bites me, I'm going to kick it." They did come back to finish the delivery, but the owner of the company didn't have the professionalism to call us back! They also didn't know how to set up the new bed we purchased. After spending thousands of dollars on furniture there in the past; we will be buying from another furniture store.

I love Capparella's! Staff is great, they really listen to what you need and get excited about…read moreredecorating your space. I was given so many options to find the right fit, and didn't feel pressured at all. Ask for Cindy, she's fabulous. I bought a large Stein World bookcase on casters, a beautiful Bassett console, a gorgeous Norwalk ottoman, and a colorful Turkish-style rug. The delivery guys were very professional and careful with all the items. Cindy even came with the truck to see my room and help put everything together! We were so happy with the service, quality, and prices that we went back and got a bedroom set, too. When the bed set arrived, one of the side boards had a small issue, so they replaced it with a new one right away. Really can't say enough about Capparella's!

Great place! Well maintained and kept very clean. Outskirts not right in middle of campus either…read more If I had to choose a place to stay, it would be here.

I lived here for my senior year at Penn State. The entire apartment was beautiful. I chose a…read morefully-furnished unit and when I moved in everything seemed brand-new and spotless. The staff was very communicative if they needed to enter your apartment for maintenance, the location was perfect, the price was definitely reasonable, and the entire complex was always well-maintained. I would live here again in a heartbeat.