Barbara Heise's Blog

Mid Century beginnings for this rambling ranch in Olivette, MO 63132   Only two previous owners in this delightful rambler and both were artists and nature lovers.  We are not quite sure the time period of the first addition which was added by the first owner to be used as his portrait photograph...

Earth Day 2012 - Be Kind to Your Planet Kitchens are still a major contributing factor to home buyers.  According to the Cost vs Value Report 2010-2011, the average cost for a major kitchen remodel (nationally) was $57,494 with a 67.5% cost recouped.  The average cost for a minor remodel was $19...

Rambling ranch available soon in Olivette, MO 63132         This mid century rambler embodies the tranquility and beauty of the midwest.  A brick patway leads you to the front entrance.  The home is California casual and windows abound.  It is located in Olivette in the Ladue School District.    ...

"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity."  Plato Recently while exploring the process of decluttering my life, it became apparent that the first step was alluding me and the image of "running around like a chicken with the head cut off" was very appropriate.  S...

World Champion St. Louis Cardinals Play Today The best baseball fans in the world are getting to see their team play for the first time since the most amazing ever world series championship in 2011. This is a slide show of the celebration parade in downtown St. Louis, MO.  (Click on picture sto s...

Choose the mortgage loan that best suits YOUR circumstances The ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) loans have gotten a bad rap in the last few years mainly because they were not truly understood by the consumer.  They are definitely riskier than a 30 year fixed but under certain circumstances may be ...