Barbara Heise's Blog

Dramatic Architectural Features in this Townhome Just Listed For Rent or Sale in Skinker-Debaliviere in St. Louis City MO 63112     The original renovation of this contemporary townhome located in the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood in St. Louis MO took place about 40 years ago and was ahead of ...

"You have to be run by ideas, not heirarchy."  Steve Jobs What has happened to the ideas and dreams for many Americans?  Are we as consumers scared away from our ideas of the perfect life and the American Dream of homeownership by banks and the media?How do we get our mojo back as consumers in St...

Rate our trendy amenities:  walkability, not-so-big, light, kitchen, etc "When they have a choice, people will always gravitate to those rooms which have light on two sides..."  So says Christopher Alexander renowned architect and professor emeritus at University of California Berkley.So let's ta...

Mid Century Contemporary in University City with a strong walkability factor   7925 Glenside Place, University City, MO 63130 Basically no steps in this Mid Century Modern Ranch.  It is within a short walk of Ruth Park Golf Course, Brittany Middle School, The Green Center, Kaufman Park Tennis Cou...

We Changed Our Look - Y'all Come Back       Sometimes there are subtle little differences that can give a home a whole new look.  The owners of 418 Florence Avenue in Webster Groves MO 63119 have done just that throughout their home.  In addition, they have made a substantial change in the kitche...

Affordable Multi-Purpose Mid Century Brick Available in Maplewood MO Don't let our current economic circumstances get in the way of life.  Here is an affordable multi-purpose brick mid century ranch that is located in trendy Maplewood Mo.  (See Jumpin' Jupiter for example of things to do)  The pr...

Our St. Louis Caradinal Baseball Team Has Our Town On Fire         Just what is it about winning that changes your mindset.  Watching the Cardinal baseball team and the Cardinal fans for the last few weeks is like watching a giant paradigm shift in a whole town.  The fans are "together" across al...

Do you remember your first year of college?  For me it was an awakening.  The rural community in which I lived consisted mostly of generations of the same German families.  There was no hiding when I stated my surname.  I was pegged.My high school class of 1964 was the largest ever at 104.  Less ...

Squirrel Rallies, Cardinal Baseball and Just Plain Surprising in St. Louis MO Our whole town has gone squirrelly over Cardinal baseball.  Even if you weren't a fan all year, you are now.  In September our team came from WAY behind and got the wild card spot and then beat the Phillies who everyone...

Real Estate Trends in Maplewood MO January through September 2011     Reports presented are based on data supplied by the Greater St Louis MLS based on data available at the end of September 2011 Number of homes sold in Maplewood MO has been relatively stable in 2011.  The number of days on the m...